Team

Postdoctoral Researchers

Postdoctoral researcher applicants interested in our lab should send an email to Neal with their CV (including contact information of two referees) and any supporting documents (e.g., published papers, research statement, etc.) attached.

Dr. Muhammad Bilal (P1)

Ph.D. Shandong University
M.Phil. Government College University Faisalabad

Graduate Students

Prospective graduate students interested in our lab are encouraged to email Neal to express their alignment with the lab’s research goals. To pursue graduate studies with us, students should apply to the graduate program in chemistry via SUSTech graduate school.

Lintuoya Ta (D1)
塔林托雅

B.Sc. Northeastern University (China)
M.Sc. Nanyang Technological University

Zaiyang Luo (M1)
罗载扬

B.Sc. Southern University of Science and Technology

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students interested in digital chemistry and (bio)organic chemistry should reach out to Neal for research opportunities.

Haoyue Zheng (U2)
郑皓月

Class 2029

Wantao Ren (U1)
任万韬

Class 2030

Zihao Zhai (U1)
翟子皓

Class 2030

Research Assistants

Research assistant applicants interested in our lab should send an email to Neal with their CV and any supporting documents (e.g., published papers, research statement, etc.) attached.

Kaiyan Zhao
赵凯岩

B.Sc. Liaoning University
(Class 2024)

Chang Luo
罗昶

B.Sc. Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology (Class 2026)

Administrative Assistants

Administrative assistants help manage laboratory operations and coordinate outreach activities.

Xinghua (Manlin) Zhu
朱星华

Member since 2026
M.Sc. Wuhan University

Wenyu (Eileen) Tang
汤文玉

Member since 2026
M.Sc. Xiamen University

Chief Cuddle Officers

Pets interested in joining our lab as stress-relief specialists should email Neal with their CV attached. Prior experience in cuddling, comic relief, or strategic napping is highly desirable.

Alysis
薯条

The Cat Lady
Adopted in 2025

Deng Lab

Department of Chemistry
Southern University of Science and Technology