Dr Xing Liu

Greetings! I am Jiajia (Jia^2) Fu, a first year Bioengineering major at Northeastern University. My research focuses are molecular modeling and protein engineering for synthetic biology and environmental applications. I joined SymBioSys in Fall 2022 and am working on predicting lattice-model protein folding through quantum annealing computing. In my free time, I love nature photography, hiking and binging Star Trek. 

Hi! I’m Elliot, a fourth-year Data Science and Biochemistry major at Northeastern. I joined the lab in January 2024 as part of my senior reserach course, and I will be working on machine learning models for scoring the cell penetrating ability of cell penetrating proteins containing glycans for various types of cells. Outside of the lab, I particularly enjoy running, soccer, and gaming.

Hello! I’m Ishaan, currently a first year bioengineering student at Northeastern. I joined the lab in October 2022. My research focuses on developing new computational models to explain and predict antigen-antibody interactions. Right now, I am working on extracting specific amino acid interactions from protein structures we’ve collected. In my free time, I like to work out, play piano, and watch Formula 1 racing. 

Hi! I’m Max, a third-year studying Computer Science and Biology at Northeastern. I am excited to apply machine learning and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation techniques to understand the complexities of antibody-antigen binding. I joined SimBioSys in the Spring of 2024 and am working on training viral docking models with decoy and unbound interaction states. Outside of the lab, I love playing music and taking photos.

Hi! My name is Maddie and I’m a second-year Computer Science and Biology major at Northeastern University. With a deep passion for computational biology, I’m thrilled to be joining the SimBioSys team this semester! I'm currently working on a project to enhance the efficiency of immunogen design: creating an open-source framework aimed at characterizing the glycan shield of viruses and identifying associated weaknesses.

Hi! I’m Thomas, a first year undergraduate student at Northeastern pursuing a combined degree in Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering. I joined the SimBioSys lab in October 2023 and I’m excited to learn more about machine learning and how it can help predict antibody-antigen binding interactions commonly found in viruses. When I’m not in the lab, I enjoy running long distances, Nordic skiing, and working on cars. Go Huskies!

Hello! I’m Alex, a second year Chemical Engineering/Bioengineering student at Northeastern University, and I joined SimBioSys in Fall 2023. In the lab, my current research focus is on molecular dynamics modeling, and I’m working on modeling glycoproteins and other macromolecules. In my free time, I enjoy running, learning chess and puzzles, and, when it’s colder, skiing.

Hey! My name is Aryan, and I am currently a first-year student studying Data Science and Business Administration at Northeastern. I am excited to work on complex biological problems using a data-driven lens and apply machine learning programs to supplement them. I joined the SimBioSys lab in the fall of 2023 and am working on a program that creates probability matrices of viruses and the effectiveness of antibodies against them, focusing on making the program more accessible. In my free time, I love going out to explore the city, hanging out with friends, dancing, and doing community service.

Hi! My name is Hayley, and I am a second-year bioengineering student with a concentration in computational biology and minors in mathematics and data science. I am interested in learning more about computational modeling and data analysis in medical research. The current research I am working on at SimBioSys Lab is homology modeling for glycan shields. Some of my hobbies include reading, listening to music, golfing, and fencing.