Cellular and Biomolecular Engineering Lab
Research Field
Shen-Long Tsai obtained his Ph.D. from the University of California at Riverside in 2011. He is now a Professor at the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan. His lab is focused on exploiting the modular nature of protein domains to design synthetic complexes that can perform new biological functions across different length scales. Research interests in his lab include the addition of logical and stimuli-responsive components and the development of new synthetic biology tools in connecting exchangeable protein domains into functional devices for dynamic modulation of cellular phenotypes, biocatalysis, biosensing, and new cancer therapeutics.
Cellular and Biomolecular Engineering Lab is focused on exploiting the modular nature of protein domains to design synthetic complexes that can perform new biological functions across different length scales. Research interests in his lab include the addition of logical and stimuli-responsive components and the development of new synthetic biology tools in connecting exchangeable protein domains into functional devices for dynamic modulation of cellular phenotypes, biocatalysis, biosensing, and new cancer therapeutics.
Green Energy: biofuels, biofuel cells, biorefinery, and biocatalysts.
Molecular Biotechnology: bio-inspired materials, synthetic biology, molecular probes, gene manipulation.
Reactor Design: microbial and enzyme kinetics, reactor modeling, simulation, and analysis.
Shen-Long Tsai has received several awards and funding in Taiwan, including Outstanding Scholarship Award (2012), the Outstanding Young Environmental Engineer Award (2018), and Professor Shih-Yow Huang Memorial Award (2021). He also has published more than 50 international journal papers. He serves as an editorial board member for Biochemical Engineering Journal and Frontiers in Biotechnology and Bioengineering.
Ph.D. University of California, Riverside, 2011, Chemical and Environmental Engineering.
M.S. National Tsing-Hua University, Taiwan, 2003, Chemical Engineering.
B.S. Da-Yeh University, Taiwan, 2001, Environmental Engineering.
2 Vacancies
Job Description
Develop whole-cell biosensors for monitoring environmental signals, such as chemicals, polymers, and disease markers.
Preferred Intern Education Level
Senior undergraduates and skilled graduates.
Skill sets or Qualities
Molecular biotechnology
Cell physiology
Reactor design
Analytical Chemistry
Instrument Design
2 Vacancies
Job Description
The Analytical Method Development project focuses on creating experimental conditions for chemical samples' analytical procedures. Developed analytical methods can be used to identify, separate, quantify, and learn more about the chemical components in drug products intended for commercial manufacturing.
Preferred Intern Education Level
(1) Senior-year undergraduate students
(2) Master students
(3) Ph.D. students
Skill sets or Qualities
1. attention to detail
2. ability to think for themselves
3. dependability - reliable
4. follow through – complete projects
5. punctuality
6. teamwork
7. motivation - invested
8. knowledge (of content)
9. computer skill
10. research skills – familiarity with the research process