University: Mae Fah Luang University

Type: PhD student

Course: Biosciences

Year of graduation or arriving at the University: 2020

Dissertation title: Co-evolution of epifoliar fungi with their hosts

Advisers and supervisors: Putarak Chomnunti, Kevin D. Hyde, Ting-Chi Wen

Publications:

  • Zeng XY, Wen TC, Chomnunti P, Liu JK, Boonmee S, Hyde KD (2016) Ceramothyrium longivolcaniforme sp. nov., a new species of Chaetothyriaceae from northern Thailand. Phytotaxa 267:51-60
  • Zeng XY, Zhao JJ, Hongsanan S, Chomnunti P, Boonmee S, Wen TC (2017) A checklist for identifying Meliolales species. Mycosphere 8:218-359
  • Zeng XY, Jeewon R, Wen TC, Hongsanan S, Boonmee S, Hyde KD (2018) Simplified and efficient DNA extraction protocol for Meliolaceae specimens. Mycological Progress 17:403-415
  • Zeng XY, Hongsanan S, Hyde KD, Chomnunti P, Wen TC (2018) Translucidithyrium thailandicum gen. et sp. nov.: a new genus in Phaeothecoidiellaceae. Mycological Progress 17:1087-1096
  • Zeng XY, Wu HX, Hongsanan S, Jeewon R, Wen TC, Maharachchikumbura SSN, Chomnunti P, Hyde KD (2019) Taxonomy and the evolutionary history of Micropeltidaceae. Fungal Diversity 97:393-436
  • Zeng XY, Jeewon R, Hongsanan S, Hyde KD, Wen TC (2020) Unravelling evolutionary relationships between epifoliar Meliolaceae and angiosperms. Journal of Systematics and Evolution doi:10.1111/jse.12643

Experiences at the University

Mae Fah Luang University has a really beautiful campus with flowers and trees. People there are nice and friendly. You could really enjoy your study and research, while enjoying your life at the same time.

Work experience and present expertise since leaving the University.

I’m going to work at Guizhou University

Alumni wisdom

Biological researches mostly need well-designed experiments. Paper writings also need well-designed outlines.
So: 1. Think before you do. 2. Always keep in mind: your purpose, methods and expected outcomes

Personal details

Do what you love, love what you do