Sebastian Chung
London,Haringey
Summary
Dedicated undergraduate student specializing in parasitic plants with proven skills in seed conditioning, germination, and RNA extraction. Expertise in conducting germination assays and in-depth knowledge of germination pathways in Arabidopsis and Orobanche species. Currently researching the roles of PLT-2, TPL, and BABY BOOM genes in the Kalanchoe plant at the University of Manchester. Multilingual in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Japanese, enhancing communication and problem-solving abilities. Committed to advancing research in plant biology and building collaborative relationships with peers and mentors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Lab Placement
Nagoya Univeristy
Nagoya
2024.09 - 2025.08
Researched at the Group of Plant Chemical Genetics headed by Prof. Yuichiro Tsuchiya. My project was confirming a possible Low Affinity and High Affinity germination pathway model in Orobanche Crenata. Second project was testing compound H1B-6 as a possible chemical for suicide germination in Orobanche Crenata.
Cook
Viola's food-Catering and Supper Club
London , Haringey
2020.09 - 2021.03
Education
GCSEs -
Fortismere School
London 2014.09 - 2019.06
A-Levels -
Fortismere Sixth Form
London 2019.09 - 2021.06
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry (Bsc) with Industrial Experience
University of Manchester
Manchester, England 2021.09 -
Skills
- Proficient in handling parasitic seeds without spreading them to the environment
- Experienced in conditioning Orobanche Crenata
- Can perform RNA extraction without using a kit
- Experience in performing germination assays
- Knowledge of germination pathways in Arabidopsis and Orobanche species
- Persevering when experiments don't go to plan
- Multilingual
- Forming bonds with peers and Professors
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
Languages
English
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate (B1)
Cantonese
Fluent
Affiliations
- Cooking
- Football
Accomplishments
2012 Gold award certificate for swimming. (all previous certificates acquired)
2012-2016 Was in swim team for Camden Swiss Cottage
2016-2019 Played football u14-16 MIFC/London Mets FC
2019 DofE bronze
2019 Trinity college grade 8 piano level 3
2021 St Anselm Hall, Manchester cooking video competition winner
Timeline
Lab Placement
Nagoya Univeristy
2024.09 - 2025.08
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry (Bsc) with Industrial Experience
University of Manchester
2021.09 -
Cook
Viola's food-Catering and Supper Club
2020.09 - 2021.03
A-Levels -
Fortismere Sixth Form
2019.09 - 2021.06
GCSEs -
Fortismere School
2014.09 - 2019.06