Mao Lun Weng
Associate Professor

Biography

Joined Westfield State University in 2019.

I teach courses in genetics, biostatistics, and bioinformatics. I enjoy mentoring students in the classroom as well as laboratory and fostering an appreciation for the power of genomics to address important biological problems.

My research focuses on understanding how genomes evolve and interact over time. My work examines the roles of mutation, genome coevolution, and plastid evolution in shaping the diversity of life. By integrating evolutionary biology, genomics, and bioinformatics, I investigate how genetic changes arise, spread, and influence genome structure across different organisms.

Education

  • B.S., National Taiwan University

  • M.S., National Taiwan University

  • Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin

Courses Taught

  • BIOL 0203: Genetics

  • BIOL 0270: Bioinformatics

  • BIOL 0278: Biostatistics

  • BIOL 0377: Research Experience - Computational Biology

  • BIOL 0379: Special Topics in Biology - Genomics

Areas of Research

Plant Genomics

Spontaneous Mutation

Cytonuclear Coevolution

Publications

Google Scholar page

Professional Service

  • Principle Investigator of NSF S-STEM project
  • Member of PVSTEM Network Advisory Committee
  • Member of Honors Advisory Committee
Department of Biology Professor Mao-Lun Weng.