Yei-Chen Lai is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at National Chung Hsing University. He received a B.A. and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, advised by Dr. Yun-Wei Chiang. He received Postdoctoral Research Abroad Fellowship from MOST, Taiwan (107年度科技部補助國外從事博士後研究計畫). He then joined Prof. Irene A. Chen's group at the University of California, Santa Barbara (2018), and then moved to the University of California, Los Angeles (2020).

Our lab investigates the complex world of biological systems, focusing mainly on the structural dynamics and functional connections of RNA molecules. We carefully examine RNA behavior in various chemical environments using spectroscopy methods such as fluorescence and electron spin resonance (ESR). Our research combines experimental research with theoretical insights, allowing us to reveal the dynamic nature of RNA. We aim to enhance the scientific community's understanding of RNA's critical roles in essential biological processes.