利用遗传学、微生物学、组学等方法，以纤毛虫原生动物、病原菌等为模式，研究生物多样性的产生、演变与应用，近年聚焦突变规律和生活史演化，具体研究主题如下：

A. 医疗及环境水体中病原微生物的突变与演化

B. 土壤原生动物的对作物和养殖动物的促生机制

C. 纤毛虫原生动物的生活史演化

We are interested in evolution of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes, with a focus on mutation rate and life history evolution. The research models are quite broad, including ciliates, bacteria, yeast, etc. Our research strategy combines population genetics theory, experimental evolution, -omics sequencing, genetic techniques, and bioinformatic tools. The lab deems the training of independent researchers as our first task and research as the second. Graduate students would receive complete training of scientific research and multiple undergrad assistants are also provided for their research. We are now exploring the following topics:

A. Mutation and evolution of pathogens under environmental stress

B. Soil protozoa: biodiversity and mechanisms of plant growth promotion

C. Application of soil protozoa in aquaculture

D. Regulation and evolution of life history in protozoa