Jason Yang
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I’m a 3rd-year chemical engineering PhD candidate at Caltech, coadvised by Professor Frances Arnold and Professor Yisong Yue. My research interests involve developing machine learning-assisted workflows for protein engineering. In particular, I am interested in discovering and optimizing enzymes for desired functions. I am interning this summer at Profluent.
I completed my BS in chemical engineering and applied math at Yale University. During my undergrad, I worked on membranes for water treatment with Professor Menachem Elimelech, and molecular simulation and machine learning of polymers with Professor Ying Li. In the past, I have also interned at Genentech and NREL.
Outside of research, I enjoy electronic music, exploring new places and foods, and learning about history and philosophy. I also enjoy teaching and mentoring other students.