About me

Hi, I’m Xin Xiong.

I am currently a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Hong Kong Baptist University.

I completed my PhD in the Department of Physics at HKBU under the mentorship of Prof. Liang Tian, graduating in September 2025. My main area of research involves devising innovative methodologies and tools for analyzing multi-omics data using machine learning and statistical methods, emphasizing systems-level understanding over reductionist approaches.

Prior to starting my Ph.D. studies, I worked as a research assistant at the Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, where I had the invaluable opportunity to delve into the intricacies of the tumor microenvironment under the guidance of Prof. Xuefei Li. Additionally, I gained research experience as a Research Assistant at ZhuLab within the Interdisciplinary Research Center on Biology and Chemistry in Shanghai.

I obtained my bachelor’s degree (BEng) in Bioengineering from Xi’an Polytechnic University, and subsequently pursued my master’s degree (MEng) in computer science from Shanghai Jiao Tong University under the guidance of Prof. Hai Zhao.

Outside of research, I enjoy reading, watching movies, playing badminton, and practicing photography.

Current and Future Research Interests

I have broad interests in bioinformatics, focusing on high-dimensional multi-omics data analysis, gene regulatory networks, and cell-cell interactions. I am passionate about expanding my knowledge in statistics, machine learning, and complex systems to enhance my research capabilities. In addition to developing methods, I am eager to apply these tools to address biological challenges in cancer biology, immunology, and neuroscience, with the goal of understanding the underlying biological mechanisms.

Research Experience

• Transitioned from Bioinformatics Service to Research: After five years at a bio-tech company providing bioinformatics services to universities and hospitals (gaining experience in Perl/Python/R programming, microarray/sequencing data analysis, etc.), I pursued my passion for independent research by joining a research institute (IRCBC) affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences as a research assistant.
• Developed Tools for LC-MS Data Analysis: During my three years at IRCBC, I thrived in a research environment, developing tools for analyzing mass spectrometry data (LC-MS) of natural small molecules in the human body. This experience solidified my bioinformatics expertise and honed my skills in algorithm development and data processing pipelines.
• Deconvoluted Cellular Components in the Tumor Microenvironment: Eager to delve deeper into fundamental biological questions, I joined Prof. Xuefei Li’s group, where I focused on developing a novel method for cellular component deconvolution within the tumor microenvironment (TME). This project laid the foundation for my Ph.D. research at HKBU. Github: https://github.com/OnlyBelter/DeSide.