Jiayong Tu

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Jiayong Tu

Class of 2027

B.A. in Computer Science, Minor in Biology

Short Bio

I am studying Computer Science with a minor in Biology at Boston University, expected to graduate in May 2027. I am passionate about full-stack development, AI/ML applications, and bioinformatics research. At BU, I work as a Research Assistant building multi-omic platforms and serve as VP of Tech Department at BUCSSA.

Activities and Interests

Research Activity

Bioinformatics Research

I work as a Research Assistant at BU School of Medicine, building a web-based multi-omic platform for genomic analysis. I develop interactive genome browsers and optimize graph databases to support research.

BUCSSA Activity

BUCSSA Tech Department

I serve as VP of Tech Department at BUCSSA, leading a team of 150+ members and managing digital platforms for recruitment and events. I facilitate Scrum processes and ensure reliable operations.

Afora Activity

Afora - AI Team Management

I co-founded Afora, an AI-powered startup helping universities automate team formation. I built the full-stack architecture with Next.js and Firebase, delivering an MVP adopted by 20+ users.