Dr. Min Wu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Min Wu, originally from Nanjing, China, completed his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at Peking University and earned his Ph.D. from Cornell University, focusing on the interface of patterned supported lipid bilayers with immune cells. Following his postdoctoral training under Pietro De Camilli at Yale University, he developed a cell-free reconstitution system for endocytosis before pursuing an independent career at the National University of Singapore, where he was promoted to tenured associate professor in 2018. In 2020, he joined the Department of Cell Biology at Yale University. His research encompasses single-cell oscillations, traveling waves, and cell size homeostasis, with a specific interest in endocytic trafficking and the mechanisms of organelle biogenesis. His notable work has been published in leading journals such as Nature Cell Biology and Developmental Cell, contributing to our understanding of membrane dynamics and cellular behavior through cutting-edge methodologies including single-molecule imaging and cryo-electron tomography.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Principal investigator at the Wu Lab, focusing on cell biology research.

Assistant Professor

2011-01-01 — 2018-01-01

National University of Singapore •

Developed research programs in cell biology and mechanobiology.

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.