Dr. Ya Min

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ya Min is an Assistant Professor in the School of Integrative Biology at Illinois University. Her research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that underlie fundamental principles of plant development. The Min Lab employs a variety of techniques including developmental genetics, comparative morphological analysis, transgenic manipulation, synthetic biology, high-resolution quantitative live imaging, and sequencing to study how flowers have formed and diversified. Through her work, she aims to contribute to the understanding of evolution and development (evo-devo) in plants, and utilizes microscopy to enhance her research outcomes. She has a strong academic background with a Ph.D. from Harvard University and has accrued valuable research experiences from prestigious institutions across the globe.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
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Specialization Notes

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