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Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7218-429X
Scopus Author ID: 56007009300
Google Scholar Profile: BaWTpXcAAAAJ
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Qualifications (Brief)
BSc Physics (Tianjin), PhD Computational Biology (Hong Kong)
Biography
Dr. LI Jun joined City University of Hong Kong in February 2018 as an Assistant Professor in Bioinformatics. He is also affiliated with the Department of Data Science, School of Computing.
He graduated from Tianjin University with a bachelor's degree in physics. In 2014, he received his PhD degree from the University of Hong Kong (HKU), where he worked in the fields of comparative -omics evolution for viruses and bacteria. Following his PhD, Dr. Li joined the lab of Dr. Gianni Panagiotou as a postdoctoral researcher at HKU and the Hans Knoll Institute in Germany, investigating the microbiome from human, animal, and other environments using the techniques of bioinformatics, biostatistics, and systems biology.
Dr. Li is interested in developing statistical models and using computational skills in the analysis of multi-omics, structural and phenotypic data to understand the intrinsic/mathematical nature of the biological processes, the complex, adaptive and evolving systems, especially in the field of health-related and environmental microbiome. Additionally, he is devoted to the investigation of other health-related issues, disease prediction and prognosis, and fundamental biological processes based on machine learning and data mining techniques.
Position(s) Available
Positions for PhD students are available for 2025/2026 admission. Advanced programming skills (Python/Perl and R) and proficient Linux operation are needed for all candidates. Strong computational and statistical skills/knowledge are needed (especially bachelor/master degree in statistics, mathematics, philosophy, or physics). A master's degree with GPA>85% for 211 universities or GPA>80% for 985 universities is required.
To apply for a PhD position in Jun's lab, please send your research interest and your C.V. to: [email protected]
Research Interests/Areas
- Disease-related microbiome and environmental microbiome
- Biodiversity and conservation
- Metabolic disorders and effective interventional methods
- Microbial interactions and dynamics
- Self-assembly and complex systems
- Disease prediction and prognosis based on AI
- Artificial intelligence in -omics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Research output
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Generalized biological foundation model with unified nucleic acid and protein language
He, Y., Fang, P., Shan, Y., Pan, Y., Wei, Y., Chen, Y., Chen, Y., Liu, Y., Zeng, Z., Zhou, Z., Zhu, F., Holmes, E. C., Ye, J., Li, J., Shu, Y., Shi, M. & Li, Z., 18 Jun 2025, In: Nature Machine Intelligence. 7, 6, p. 942-953Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Profiling the landscape of carbapenem resistance and hypervirulence in Klebsiella pneumoniae: A global epidemiological analysis of the plasmidome
Heng, H., Sun, R., Yang, X., Ye, L., Chen, K., Li, J., Chan, E.W.-C., Li, R., Zhang, R. & Chen, S., Jul 2025, In: Drug Resistance Updates. 81, 101254.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Characterization of Acinetobacter baumannii at a tertiary hospital in Guangzhou: a genomic and clinical study
Heng, H. (Co-first Author), Yang, L. (Co-first Author), Zheng, Z., Yang, C., Yang, X., Zhao, W., Sun, R., Chen, K., Ye, L., Li, J., Chan, E.W.-C. & Chen, S., Nov 2024, In: Microbes and Infection. 26, 8, 105380.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Correction: Hussain et al. An Epidemiological Survey Regarding Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases among Livestock Owners in Punjab, Pakistan: A One Health Context. Pathogens 2021, 10, 361
Hussain, S., Hussain, A., Ho, J., Li, J., George, D., Rehman, A., Zeb, J. & Sparagano, O., Dec 2024, In: Pathogens. 13, 12, 1093.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › Erratum
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Early detection of OXA-232-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in China predating its global emergence
Heng, H., Yang, X., Zhang, H., Sun, R., Ye, L., Li, J., Chan, E.W.-C., Zhang, R. & Chen, S., May 2024, In: Microbiological Research. 282, 127672.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
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YCRG-ExtU-Lead: Improved Metabolic Network Reconstruction and Metabolite Profiles Prediction using Complete and Strain-resolved Microbial Genomes
ZHANG, E. L. (Main Project Coordinator [External]) & LI, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
30/06/24 → …
Project: Research
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YCRG-ExtU-Lead: Interception the Mitochondrial-to-Nuclear Communication for Treatment of Vascular Inflammation and Atherosclerosis
TIAN, X. (Main Project Coordinator [External]) & LI, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/06/24 → …
Project: Research
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HMRF: Improve Subclassification and Risk Assessment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes Using Deep-learning Models Incorporating Genomic Information
LI, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/07/23 → …
Project: Research
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GRF: Is Antimicrobial Resistance in the Microbiome of Food Fish Reversible?
ST-HILAIRE, S. N. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), LI, J. (Co-Investigator) & NEKOUEI JAHROMI, O. A. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/22 → …
Project: Research
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DON_RMG: One Health Approaches to Pathogen Detection and Control Technology - RMGS
YANG, M. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), CHEN, S. (Co-Investigator), DENG, X. (Co-Investigator), LAU, C. K. T. (Co-Investigator), LI, R. (Co-Investigator) & LI, J. (Co-Investigator)
1/09/20 → …
Project: Research
Press/Media
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Health and medical research funding for three Covid-19 projects
BARRS, V. R. D., LI, J., MAGOURAS, I. & YUAN, H.-Y. S.
12/01/21
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media