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Meng Yao
Life Science
Peking University
Beijing
Language: English, Chinese
Environmental Dna
Biodiversity Patterns
Community Assembly
Molecular Barcoding
Threatened Species
Genetic Analysis
Ecological Impact
Species Distribution
Conservation Strategies
Habitat Studies
Areas of Focus
- Molecular Ecology & Biodiversity
- Molecular Diet and Food Web Relationships
- Population Genetics of Wildlife
Work Experience
- 2024-Present Associate Professor/Researcher, College of Life Sciences, Peking University
- 2018-2024 Associate Researcher, Ecological Research Center/College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University
- 2010-2018 Assistant Professor, College of Life Sciences, Peking University
- 2007-2009 Postdoctoral Fellow, Medical School, University of Michigan
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2007 PhD in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan
- 2000 Bachelor in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Peking University
- Published over 40 SCI papers, including in high-impact journals like Science Advances and Current Biology
Publications
- Passive eDNA sampling facilitates biodiversity monitoring and rare species detection, Chen X, Li S, Zhao J, Yao M*, 2024
- Angling and trolling for eDNA: A novel and effective approach for passive eDNA capture in natural waters, Yan Z, Luo Y, Chen X, Yang L, Yao M*, 2024
Awards
- 2020 Most Popular Teacher Award, College of Life Sciences
- 2017 Roche Young Teacher Award
- 2013 Green Leaf Biomedicine Outstanding Young Scholar Award
- 2012 Roche Young Teacher Award
