Adeline Hung

Los Angeles, CA | [email protected] | LinkedIn | www.adelinehung.com
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Education

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology • Expected Jun 2027
  • Current GPA 4.0, Dean's Honor List Recipient, Completed CHEM and LIFESCI series, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry
Shanghai High School, International Division
Shanghai, China
High School Diploma • Graduated Jun 2024
  • Standardized Tests: ACT Superscore 35, TOEFL 116
  • AP Scholar: Scored 5 in Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, Computer Science A, English Language, Human Geography, World History, Environmental Science, Psychology

Experience

Undergraduate Researcher
Oct 2025 – Present
UCLA Steve Jacobsen Lab (Part-time) • Los Angeles, CA
  • Hypothesized potential interactions between ROS1 demethylase and other proteins.
  • Hypothesized regulatory mechanisms controlling a non-canonical RNA-directed DNA methylation (RdDM) pathway in male meiocytes of Arabidopsis thaliana.
  • Learned plasmid construction, yeast-two-hybrid, in-fusion cloning, control design for Arabidopsis thaliana epigenetics experiments.
  • Assisted with Agrobacterium-mediated transformation (floral dip) and transient transfection.
Computational Chemistry Researcher
Sep 2022 – Aug 2024
East China University of Science and Technology (Part-time) • Shanghai, China
  • Co-authored a research paper on oxygen activation on single-atom catalysts, focusing on 3d transition metals embedded in nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes.
  • Hypothesized methane-to-liquid fuel conversion using co-doped porphyrin-like nanotube catalysts through density functional theory (DFT) calculations.
  • Contributed to data synthesis; composed research background, methods and materials, result interpretation, and preparation of the manuscript for publication.
  • Provided mechanistic insights to guide the design of efficient porphyrin-like-binding nanotube catalysts for methane activation.
  • Received ST-Yau High School Science Award (5/17200 Teams).
Environmental Science Researcher
Jan 2020 – Aug 2021
Tongji University (Part-time) • Shanghai, China
  • Lead research paper on examining the potential of using oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) as a method to detect algal growth. Authored background, results, and discussion.
  • Utilized ORP detectors, spectrophotometers, (Microcystis aeruginosa) growth.
Rare Disease Organization Co-Founder
Jun 2023 – Sep 2023
Tongji University (Part-time) • Shanghai, China
  • Co-founded student-led committee promoting rare disease awareness in China.
  • Built website (1,000+ searches) and database of 100+ diseases; published awareness comic.
  • Coordinated 10 expert interviews and translated research materials from English to Chinese.

Research Papers

Lead Author: "Algae Oxidation-Reduction Potential, pH, and Odor Detection in Algae Prevention" (2021)
Co-author: "O₂ Activation on MN₄ Binding Nanotube Catalyst (M = 3d Transition Metal)" (2022)

Skills

  • Technical: data analysis using GraphPad, research & synthesis, academic research writing, PCR, gel electrophoresis, bacterial and yeast transformation, floral dipping
  • Creative: graphic design, video editing, marketing Material Creation, live sound mixing, befriending cats
  • Software: Java, Python, MS Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere
  • Languages: English (native), Chinese (native), Japanese (beginner), Bird (intermediate)

Selected Awards & Honors

ST-Yau High School Science Award – Chemistry Honorable Mention (5/1100 Asia teams), Regional Gold (12/1100)
2022
USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) – Top 10% Gold Medal
2022
British Biology Olympiad (BBO) – Top 7% Gold Medal
2022
UK Chemistry Olympiad (UkChO) – Silver Medal
2022
Shanghai Adolescents Science & Technology Innovation Contest – 3rd Prize in Chemistry
2021

Additional Experiences

Freelance Art Seller
Mar 2024 – Present
Weidian E-Commerce • Remote
  • Designed and created original merchandise for the game Rainworld, managing the entire process from concept art to digital mock-up and production coordination.
  • Established and operated an 800-person-sized QQ group chat E-Commerce store for sales, marketing, and order fulfillment.
  • Handled all aspects of customer service and financial tracking, selling more than 1500 orders and a revenue of more than RMB ¥78,000.
SciAcademy (Science Knowledge Promotion Club)
Sep 2020 – Jun 2024
Co-leader & Editing Department Lead • High School
  • Co-led a 100+ member club with 7k+ followers, promoting engaging and meaningful scientific knowledge.
  • Organized production and editing of 20+ educational videos with bilingual subtitles and a magazine with 200+ copies sold.
  • Planned and executed 30+ lectures for primary and secondary school students.
  • Oversaw editorial workflow and content quality as leader of the editing department.
UCLA Birding Club
Sep 2025 – Present
Marketing & Communications Co-Director • Los Angeles, CA
  • Co-direct marketing and communications, creating Instagram and newsletter content reaching hundreds of students.
  • Lead weekly bird walks for UCLA students, promoting engagement and environmental awareness.