Curriculum Vitae

Hung-wei Lin 林宏為

Department of Biology, University of Oxford
Life and Mind Building, South Parks Rd, Oxford, UK
hung-wei.lin@biology.ox.ac.uk ↓ Download PDF

Education
2024 – present
DPhil in Biology
University of Oxford, UK
2022 – 2023
MRes Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Distinction
Imperial College London, UK
2018 – 2022
BSc Ecology Outstanding Graduate
Nanjing University, China
Research Skills
Proficient
R Statistical Modelling Matrix Population Models PGLS Methods Bayesian Methods LLM-based Data Extraction Tree-based Ensemble Methods
Familiar
Python Camera Trap GIS Meta-analysis Field Work Large Animal Handling Metagenomics Analysis Audio Surveys
Publications
2026
Still Lost in Definitions: How 'Resilience' Is Used in Ecology
Lin, H. W., Krishna Moorthy, S. M., Hector, A., & Salguero-Gómez, R. — bioRxiv, 2026.06.03.729936. DOI ↗
2025
Elevational constraints on flight efficiency shape global gradients in avian wing morphology
Yang, J., Yang, C., Lin, H. W., Lees, A. C., & Tobias, J. A. — Current Biology, 35(8), 1890–1900. DOI ↗
2023
Performance on inhibitory tasks does not relate to handedness in several small groups of Callitrichids
Wang, L., Luo, Y., Lin, H. W., Xu, N., Gu, Y., & Li, Z. — Animal Cognition, 26(2), 415–423. DOI ↗
2022
Genetic diversity and population structure of Sassafras tzumu revealed by nuclear microsatellite markers
Wang, S., Wang, Y., Zhou, J., Li, P., Lin, H. W., Peng, Y., & Wang, Z. — Plants, 11(20), 2706. DOI ↗
Signs of claw asymmetry appear in a homochelate crab
Wang, L., Luo, Y., Xu, N., Lin, H. W., Yu, F., Huang, C., & Li, Z. — Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 246, 105537. DOI ↗
Research Projects
2025
Wytham Digital Twin Project
Scanning trees with Luma AI
2025
Life-history traits predict the contribution of transient dynamics to population growth
2024
A systematic review of the quantification of resilience in ecology
2023
Exploring the integration of evolutionary history and population trends
Elevational constraints on flight efficiency shape global gradients in avian wing morphology
2022
Effects of artificial light at night on detritivores and litter decomposition
2021
Genetic diversity and population structure of Sassafras tzumu
SPP 1685 Ecosystem Nutrition
University of Fribourg initiative
2020
Spatial memory in Porcellio laevis
Determination of asymmetry in Eriocheir sinensis
2019
The relationship between handedness and cognitive ability in primates
A study of Père David's deer social networks
Teaching & Service
2026 – present
Volunteer Advisor — Mountain & Tide (山與潮)
Chinese public science outreach platform
2026 – present
Species Science Communication — RedNote (小红书)
2025 – present
Contributor (digitiser) — COMPADRE & COMADRE Database
2025
Teaching Assistant
Large Datasets: Focus on Online Access and Management in R
2023
Contributor (digitiser) — Living Planet Database
2018 – 2019
Environmental Education Instructor
Nanjing Jingling Primary School
Memberships
2025 – present
Evolutionary Demography Society
2024 – present
British Ecological Society
2022 – 2023
Imperial College London — University Mammal Challenge Team (UK)
2019
Marine Detective Social Practice Team, China
2018 – 2019
Vice Minister, Environmental Education Dept.
Environmental Association of Nanjing University
Conferences
2025
Oral & Poster Presenter
10th Evolutionary Demography International Conference
2024
Attendee
British Ecological Society Annual Meeting
Referees
Prof. Roberto Salguero‐Gómez
Department of Biology
University of Oxford
Prof. Andrew Hector
Department of Biology
University of Oxford
Dr. Rikki Gumbs
Institute of Zoology
Zoological Society of London
Dr. Louise McRae
Institute of Zoology
Zoological Society of London
Prof. Zhongqiu Li
School of Life Sciences
Nanjing University
Prof. Xinwei Wu
School of Life Sciences
Nanjing University