Wei ZHANG

Dr. Wei Zhang is a researcher in the field of evolutionary biology, with a focus on the genetic and genomic mechanisms underlying biodiversity, speciation, and adaptation. His work spans a wide range of organisms, including butterflies, jumping spiders, and other invertebrates, and often involves the use of advanced genomic and computational techniques to uncover the molecular basis of evolutionary processes. Dr. Zhang has made significant contributions to the understanding of hybridization, introgression, and the role of genetic novelty in speciation. His research has been published in high-impact journals such as Cell, Nature Ecology & Evolution, and Molecular Biology and Evolution, and has been highlighted by major scientific outlets such as Science Magazine and The New York Times. Dr. Zhang is also involved in the development of computational tools for phylogenetic analysis and evolutionary genomics, including the framework Fusang for phylogenetic tree inference via deep learning. His work has been recognized for its interdisciplinary approach, combining genetics, ecology, and computational biology to address fundamental questions in evolutionary science.

Wei Zhang is a researcher at Peking University with expertise in evolution, genetics, speciation, and GWAS. Their work explores the genetic mechanisms underlying speciation, focusing on butterfly species and their adaptive traits. Zhang's research includes studies on mimicry, migration, and coloration in butterflies, as well as genome-wide analyses of speciation and hybridization. They have also investigated the molecular basis of herbivory and the genomic architecture of speciation. Additionally, Zhang has contributed to the sequencing and gene editing of butterfly genomes, as well as the study of calcium signaling in cyanobacteria. Their research highlights the role of genetic variation in evolutionary processes and adaptation.