Yih Chii Hwang, PhD
About Yih Chii Hwang, PhD
Yih Chii Hwang, PhD, is a Principal Scientist at DNAnexus in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a background in bioinformatics and genomics. He has held various roles at DNAnexus since 2016 and has extensive academic experience, including a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania.
Current Role at DNAnexus
Yih Chii Hwang serves as a Principal Scientist at DNAnexus, a position he has held since 2020. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he has contributed to the company's mission of advancing genomic data analysis and bioinformatics. His role involves leading scientific initiatives and projects that leverage DNAnexus's platform to enhance genomic research and applications.
Previous Positions at DNAnexus
Prior to his current role, Yih Chii Hwang held several positions at DNAnexus. He was a Bioinformatician from 2016 to 2018, followed by a promotion to Senior Bioinformatician Team Lead from 2018 to 2019. He then served as Manager, Science from 2019 to 2020. His progression through these roles highlights his expertise in bioinformatics and leadership within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Yih Chii Hwang has an extensive educational background in bioinformatics and genomics. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Genome Sciences/Genomics from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a PhD candidate from 2011 to 2015. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Bioinformatics from National Yang Ming University, completed from 2005 to 2007, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from National Chengchi University, obtained from 2001 to 2005.
Research Experience
Before joining DNAnexus, Yih Chii Hwang gained valuable research experience at the University of Pennsylvania, where he worked in the Genomics and Computational Biology Program. His roles included being a PhD candidate from 2011 to 2015 and a Graduate Teaching Assistant in 2013. He also interned at the Institute for Systems Biology in 2006, which further enriched his background in computational biology.
Early Career at National Yang Ming University
Yih Chii Hwang began his research career at National Yang Ming University in Taiwan, where he worked as a Research Assistant from 2007 to 2009. This role provided him with foundational experience in bioinformatics and set the stage for his future academic and professional pursuits in the field.