Ying Sun

My journey has been shaped by a lifelong passion for harnessing plants for positive impact. I have been fascinated by the idea that understanding and eventually altering the molecular mechanisms of plants will allow us to exert control over the essential resources plants provide. During my PhD, I found that some plants possess the potential to thrive in the world’s most extreme environments. My thesis highlighted that by shifting our focus towards non-model plant species, we can unlock and leverage developmental processes that are not typically observed in traditionally studied plants. I’m motivated to make a meaningful impact and help address urgent challenges in Climate and Energy. The next steps in my journey will involve applying my 15 years of plant science experience toward advancing sustainable manufacturing and renewable materials using plants!

October 2023