Yingchuan was born and raised in Beijing, China, before moving to Shanghai to pursue his undergraduate studies. He earned a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Bioengineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2026. During his time in Shanghai, Yingchuan conducted research in Professor Gang Chen’s laboratory, where he worked at the intersection of organic chemistry and biology. His research experience sparked an interest in exploring novel enzyme catalysts for the synthesis of new and diverse compounds, ultimately motivating him to join the Buller lab. Outside the lab, Yingchuan enjoys watching Formula 1 and cycling. During his studies in the UK, he hopes to pursue another passion by earning a pilot’s license.