PostDoc | Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences | China
Fan Bai is an accomplished researcher in the field of paleontology and stratigraphy, with a focus on evolutionary genetics and population genetics. Born on June 22, 1997, Fan has made significant contributions to understanding human interactions and migrations in ancient East Asia through his extensive research and publications.
Profile
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🎓 Education
Fan Bai earned his PhD in Paleontology and Stratigraphy from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China, under the supervision of Dr. Qiaomei Fu. His dissertation focused on nuclear genetics research of the Ngari population in the western Tibetan Plateau from 3,500 to 150 years before present. Prior to this, he completed his BS in Biology from Lanzhou University in Lanzhou, China, where he laid the groundwork for his future research endeavors.
💼 Experience
Fan Bai has been a key member of the Qiaomei Fu Lab at the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, since 2018. His work has centered on the evolutionary genetics and population genetics of ancient East Asians, specifically investigating the evolutionary history of populations in the Tibetan Plateau and southern East Asia. His expertise includes the use of advanced computational tools and programming languages to analyze genetic data.
🔬 Research Interests
Fan Bai’s research interests encompass human migration and adaptive evolution, as well as the development of computational genomic tools and pipelines. His work aims to unravel the complex genetic history of human populations in East Asia, contributing valuable insights into ancient human interactions and migrations.
🏆 Awards and Honors
In April 2023, Fan Bai was honored as an Outstanding Communist Youth League Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, recognizing his exceptional contributions to scientific research and his active involvement in the academic community.
📚 Publications
- Bai F, Liu Y, Wangdue S, et al. (2024). Ancient genomes revealed the complex human interactions of the ancient western Tibetans. Current Biology, 34, 1-12. (IF: 9.2). Read here
- Bai F, Zhang X, Ji X, et al. (2020). Paleolithic genetic link between Southern China and Mainland Southeast Asia revealed by ancient mitochondrial genomes. Journal of Human Genetics, 65, 1125–1128. (15 citations, IF: 3.5). Read here
