Kai Feng

Dr. Kai Feng is a Research Fellow at the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), University of Queensland. His research focuses on neural circuits and developmental mechanisms in Drosophila, particularly exploring motor control, sleep behavior, and genetic tools for neural mapping. He holds a PhD from Universität Wien and is actively involved in supervising research students. Dr. Feng collaborates on projects such as the FlyLight GAL4 driver resource and has contributed to studies on backward walking mechanics and sleep physiology in fruit flies.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy, Universität Wien

Research Interests: Dr. Feng’s work integrates molecular genetics, neuroanatomy, and behavioral analysis to study nervous system function. Key areas include:

• Motor circuit organization in Drosophila
• Genetic tools for neural circuit dissection (e.g., GAL4 drivers)
• Sleep behavior and its neural correlates
• Developmental genetics of neural patterning

Grants & Funding: Recipient of an ARC Discovery Project grant (2022–2025) for studying neuronal control of adaptive walking.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the Queensland Brain Institute’s neurogenetics research groups. Developed a multi-camera tracking system for fly behavior analysis.