Dr. Shuai Zhan is a professor at the CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences (CEMPS) in China. His research focuses on the adaptive evolution in insects. His laboratory applies multi-omics and interdisciplinary approaches to uncover the genetic bases underlying the phenotypic and behavioral changes along local adaptations in various environmental scenarios, with a particular interest in seasonal and host adaptations. Dr. Zhan has made significant contributions to the field and has published in high-profile journals, including Science, Nature, Nature Ecology & Evolution, Nature Communications, and others.