Yan Liao

I am an expert and an emerging leader in archaeal molecular biology and genetics, with a strong interest in the molecular mechanisms that archaeal cells use for survival, adaptation, and division. I have documented expertise in gene/genome editing, protein expression and purification, proteomics, genomics, super-resolution fluorescence microscopy, and electron microscopy. I have developed innovative molecular and imaging approaches to advance the discipline of archaeal biology and has made significant contributions to understand the fundamental cellular mechanisms of Archaea. My work helps to define the limits of life, improves our understanding of how life began, and benefits the industry by creating new pathways for controlling archaeal growth and harnessing archaea in biotechnology.