Dr. Fengzhu Sun

Biography

Fengzhu Sun is a Professor of Quantitative Computational Biology at the University of Southern California (USC). He obtained his B.S. in Mathematics from Shandong University in 1983, his M.S. in Probability and Statistics from Peking University in 1988, and his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from USC in January 1994. Professor Sun's career includes roles as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetics and the School of Medicine at Emory University, and as an Associate Professor at USC since January 2000. His research interests primarily lie in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Statistical Genetics, and Mathematical Modeling. He has a strong focus on protein interaction networks, gene expression, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), and disease gene identification. His notable research accomplishments include developing dynamic programming algorithms for haplotype block partitioning, theoretical studies related to polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technologies, and innovative methods for predicting protein functions by integrating diverse data sources. Professor Sun's dedication to advancing the field of Computational Biology is reflected in his contributions to both research and teaching, including a course in Biological Statistics. He is also a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, recognized for his significant contributions to the field.

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