Dr. Hui-ting Xu | Gene Regulation | Best Researcher Award
Yancheng Teachers University | China
Author Profile
🧬 HUI-TING XU: A RISING STAR IN BIOPHYSICAL COMPUTATION
📘 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS
HUI-TING XU, born in 1997, is a promising Chinese scholar whose academic journey began with a profound interest in biophysics and theoretical modeling. She earned her Ph.D. in 2023 from Beijing Normal University, a prestigious institution known for its emphasis on research excellence. Her doctoral work laid the foundation for her specialization in biophysical computation, particularly in the domain of DNA conformational dynamics and ionic interactions.
🎓 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS
Since 2023, Dr. Xu has been serving as a Lecturer at Yancheng Teachers University. In her short academic career, she has demonstrated a strong command over advanced molecular simulation software, including GROMACS, CHARMM, and NAMD, and continues to apply these tools in groundbreaking research. Despite her early-career status, she is actively shaping the scientific discourse in biophysical theory and computation.
🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON GENE REGULATION
Dr. Hui-ting Xu has dedicated her research to unraveling the physicochemical principles governing DNA structure and ionic interactions. Her major contributions include:
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Revealing the ion-specific binding law for biologically significant ions such as Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺, and Mg²⁺.
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Exploring the synergistic effect of the solvation layer in DNA stability and interaction.
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Demonstrating how base sequences regulate DNA conformational transitions (notably the shift from B-form to A-form DNA).
Her work bridges computational physics and molecular biology, offering valuable insights into the structural behavior of genetic material under various ionic environments.
🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE
Hui-ting Xu’s research has gained recognition in multiple authoritative international journals, reflecting her influence in the scientific community. She is an active member of the Second Board of Directors of the Radiation Beam Technology Branch of the Chinese Nuclear Society, showcasing her engagement beyond pure academia into applied nuclear and radiation technologies.
Her innovative approach contributes significantly to both fundamental science and applied medical research, especially in the context of genetic regulation and genomic structure-function analysis.
📊 ACADEMIC CITATIONS
Dr. Xu’s publications have appeared in notable journals such as:
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Results in Chemistry (2025)
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Springer Proceedings in Physics (2022, 2025)
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Journal of Molecular Liquids (2021)
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Chemical Physics Letters (2020)
She has authored or co-authored six research papers, with four as the first author, signifying her leading role in high-quality publications.
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🧪 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS
Though early in her career, Hui-ting Xu has already made substantial contributions to the field of computational biophysics. Her unique insights into ionic atmospheres and DNA dynamics are expected to pave the way for novel breakthroughs in genomic stability, gene therapy, and biotechnological applications.
Looking ahead, her mastery of simulation tools and commitment to uncovering fundamental biophysical laws position her as a future leader in computational life sciences. She is also likely to mentor the next generation of physicists and computational biologists at Yancheng Teachers University and beyond.
🏅 AWARD NOMINATION HIGHLIGHT
Dr. Hui-ting Xu is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award for her innovative and impactful research contributions in biophysical computation, particularly in DNA structural dynamics and ion interaction modeling.
📑NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
"Theoretical study of the sequence-dependent distribution of Na+ ions around DNA"
- Author: Hui-ting Xu; Xiao-wei Jiang; Yu-jie Song; Bin Gu
- Journal: Results in Chemistry
- Year: 2025
"The Influence of Sequence Dependence and External Solvents on DNA Conformation"
- Authors: Hui-Ting Xu; Nan Zhang; Ming-Ru Li; Feng-Shou Zhang
- Journal: Springer Proceedings in Physics
- Year: 2022
"Comparison of the ionic effects of Ca2+ and Mg2+ on nucleic acids in liquids"
- Authors: Hui-Ting Xu; Nan Zhang; Ming-Ru Li; Feng-Shou Zhang
- Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids
- Year: 2021
"Anion effect of Cl−, I−, and F− on counterions condensation within nucleic acid ion atmosphere"
- Authors: Hui-Ting Xu; Nan Zhang; Ming-Ru Li; Feng-Shou Zhang
- Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids
- Year: 2021