Chunpeng is an Associate Professor at the State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University. With a focus on marine biology, he has significantly advanced our understanding of coral ecosystems and the intracellular digestion mechanisms in marine organisms. His groundbreaking research has implications for both ecological restoration and sustainable aquaculture.
Profile 🌊
Scholar
Strengths for the Award 🏆
Chunpeng has made significant contributions to marine biology, particularly with the discovery of the intracellular digestion mechanism in amphioxus, which was highlighted in Nature. This research opens avenues for understanding marine organism physiology and potential applications in biotechnology.
He developed methods to convert harmful algae into protein feedstuff, addressing both ecological and economic challenges. This innovation demonstrates a direct impact on marine resource management.
His work in assembling high-quality chromosome-scale reference genomes for stony corals provides essential resources for global coral reef restoration, highlighting his commitment to conservation.
Chunpeng has successfully led multiple funded projects focused on reef protection and management, showcasing his capability to attract financial support for critical research.
With numerous publications in high-impact journals, including several as corresponding author, his research is well-recognized in the scientific community.
Education 🎓
Chunpeng He completed his academic training in biological sciences, specializing in marine biology. His educational background provided a solid foundation for his innovative research, leading to numerous discoveries in coral reef systems and marine organism biology.
Experience 🧑🔬
Since 2007, Chunpeng has collaborated with esteemed researchers, including Professors Zuhong Lu and Junyuan Chen. His research achievements include elucidating the intracellular digestion mechanism in amphioxus and developing novel methods to convert harmful algae into valuable feedstuff. He has also contributed to the assembly of high-quality coral genomes, vital for reef restoration.
Research Interests 🔍
- Developing enzyme preparations to degrade harmful algae.
- Bio-reef building and stabilization technologies.
- Exploring evolutionary origins in vertebrates using amphioxus and ancient fossils.
Awards 🏆
He was awarded the Gold Medal at the 2019 iGEM International Genetic Engineering Machine Design Competition for his project on “Algae Terminator.” This recognition highlights his contributions to innovative solutions in marine biology.
Publications 📚
Deciphering temporal gene expression dynamics in multiple coral species exposed to heat stress: Implications for predicting resilience
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- Authors: T Han, X Liao, Z Guo, JY Chen, C He, Z Lu
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 1
Polyp-Canal Reconstruction Reveals Evolution Toward Complexity in Corals
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- Authors: Y Li, X Liao, X Wang, Y Li, H Zhao, Y Zhao, J Chen, C He, Z Lu
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 3
Three amphioxus reference genomes reveal gene and chromosome evolution of chordates
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- Authors: Z Huang, L Xu, C Cai, Y Zhou, J Liu, Z Xu, Z Zhu, W Kang, W Cen, S Pei, …
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 31
Full-length transcriptome maps of reef-building coral illuminate the molecular basis of calcification, symbiosis, and circadian genes
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- Authors: T Han, X Liao, Y Zhu, Y Liu, N Lu, Y Li, Z Guo, JY Chen, C He, Z Lu
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 3
Symbiodiniaceae microRNAs and their targeting sites in coral holobionts: A transcriptomics-based exploration
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- Authors: Y Zhu, X Liao, T Han, JY Chen, C He, Z Lu
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 3
The formation of biogenic reef stone: From coral skeleton to reef rubble
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- Authors: Y Li, F Wang, Z Liu, J Jiang, T Han, X Liao, C He, Z Lu
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 7
Full-Length Transcriptome Sequencing Reveals Tissue-Specific Gene Expression Profile of Mangrove Clam Geloina erosa
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- Authors: X Liao, Y Liu, T Han, M Yang, W Liu, Y Wang, C He, Z Lu
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 5
Deep whole-genome resequencing sheds light on the distribution and effect of amphioxus SNPs
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- Authors: Y Zhu, N Lu, JY Chen, C He, Z Huang, Z Lu
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 4
Chemically and electrostatically double-crosslinked composite underwater adhesive
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- Authors: T Zhang, Y Fu, M Liang, L Xu, C He, Z Lu
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 2
Binding pattern reconstructions of FGF-FGFR budding-inducing signaling in reef-building corals
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- Authors: Z Guo, X Liao, JY Chen, C He, Z Lu
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 2
- Utilizing an artificial intelligence system to build the digital structural proteome of reef-building corals
- Authors: Y Zhu, X Liao, T Han, JY Chen, C He, Z Lu
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 2
Full-Length Transcriptome Sequencing of the Scleractinian Coral Montipora foliosa Reveals the Gene Expression Profile of Coral–Zooxanthellae Holobiont
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- Authors: Y Liu, X Liao, T Han, A Su, Z Guo, N Lu, C He, Z Lu
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 6
FEM: mining biological meaning from cell level in single-cell RNA sequencing data
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- Authors: Y Liu, N Lu, C Bi, T Han, G Zhuojun, Y Zhu, Y Li, C He, Z Lu
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 2
Micro‐CT reconstruction reveals the colony pattern regulations of four dominant reef‐building corals
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- Authors: Y Li, X Liao, K Bi, T Han, J Chen, J Lu, C He, Z Lu
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 12
Full-Length Transcriptomics Reveal the Gene Expression Profiles of Reef-Building Coral Pocillopora damicornis and Symbiont Zooxanthellae
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- Authors: Z Guo, X Liao, T Han, J Chen, C He, Z Lu
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 4
Conclusions 🌟
Chunpeng He’s extensive research in marine biology, innovative approaches to resource management, and dedication to coral reef restoration position him as an excellent candidate for the Breakthrough Innovations Laureate Award. His work not only advances scientific understanding but also has tangible benefits for marine ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. With targeted improvements in collaboration and public outreach, he could amplify the impact of his already significant contributions to the field.