Ziyi Cheng
Toronto,ON
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in academic and technical research, specializing in healthcare systems, biomanufacturing, and molecular biology. Proficient in data analysis, process mapping, and AI-driven research, with a proven track record of delivering impactful reports and peer-reviewed publications.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Volunteer
Ontario Health atHome & Hospital-to-Home Project
Toronto, Ontario
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with Ontario Health atHome, Sunnybrook, and Unity Health leaders to assess post-hospital discharge care models.
- Created process maps to identify bottlenecks and enhance continuity of care across three programs.
- Contributed to a comprehensive report evaluating clinical outcomes, satisfaction, and service efficiency.
- Developed sponsor presentations with visualized metrics and recommendations for standardizing discharge protocols across the Toronto Central region.
Research Assistant
MindRanK AI – An AI driven drug-discovery platform
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Applied AI-driven data analysis to enhance efficiency in PROTAC drug discovery through systematic literature review.
- Conducted an extensive literature review of over 100 scientific papers on PROTAC drugs using NLP and machine learning.
- Developed a comprehensive database of PROTAC research, facilitating rapid access to critical development data.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to standardize complex drug research data into Excel dashboards for improved accessibility.
- Created daily and weekly analytical reports in PowerPoint, summarizing key findings, challenges, and subsequent steps for team discussions.
Bioengineering Research Assistant
Zhejiang University of Technology
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated on microbial fermentation to optimize ectoine production through effective strain selection and pre-culture conditions.
- Monitored fermentation processes, designed primers for PCR using SnapGene software, and analyzed results for target DNA verification.
- Conducted literature searches on ectoine biosynthesis, contributing data analysis to two peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Optimized bioreactor parameters and performed metabolite analysis to enhance ectoine yield in the final research report.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering - Healthcare
University of Toronto
12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
University of Toronto
06-2023
Skills
- Literature review
- Team coordination
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Research and analysis
- Report development
Affiliations
- IP Foundations (Level 1), U of T Entrepreneurship (2022): Gained knowledge of Canadian trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
- Recognized Study Group (2021–2022): Collaborated with peers to study introductory virology and strengthen academic skills.
- Chinese Entertainment & Recreation Club (2021–2023): HR member managing recruitment, communications, and internal records.
- Chinese Undergraduate Association (2020–2023): Supported planning and execution of large-scale cultural events.
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (2018): Volunteered in patient support, therapeutic activities, and fundraising.
Languages
English
Full Professional
mandarin
Native/ Bilingual
Publications
- Review Article (Acknowledgment): Bioactivity Profiling of the Extremolyte Ectoine – contributed to language polishing and revision. Published in 3 Biotech, Dec 2022. doi: 10.1007/s13205-022-03370-5.
- Primary Article (Co-author): Metabolic Engineering of Corynebacterium glutamicum for Highly Efficient Production of Ectoine. Published in ACS Synthetic Biology, Apr 2024. doi: 10.1021/acssynbio.4c00019.
Timeline
Student Volunteer
Ontario Health atHome & Hospital-to-Home Project
06.2025 - 09.2025
Research Assistant
MindRanK AI – An AI driven drug-discovery platform
08.2023 - 10.2023
Bioengineering Research Assistant
Zhejiang University of Technology
06.2022 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering - Healthcare
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
University of Toronto