About Me
LYU Hui is a Ph.D. student in the Graduate School of Life Science at Hokkaido University. Her research mainly focuses on the integration of sensory systems and navigation in insects, especially in Gryllus bimaculatus.
Originally from China, she is known in Japan as “RO-san”, derived from the Japanese pronunciation of her surname.
Throughout her Ph.D. journey, she has demonstrated strong resilience, balancing academic pursuits while navigating significant life events such as bereavement, international marriage, and motherhood.
Outside of academia, she is passionate about gaming and is an enthusiastic PlayStation trophy collector, having achieved platinum trophies in titles such as Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Her favorite Pokemon is Starmie.
Her signature dish is Mapo Tofu.
MBTI: INFJ (2w1)
Education
| Period | Education |
|---|---|
| 2021.10 - Present | Ph.D., advised by Prof. Hiroto OGAWA Biosystems Science Course, Graduate School of Life Science, Hokkaido University, Japan Major: Biological Sciences (Behavioral Neurobiology) / Minor: Brain Science 2024.04 - 2025.03: one-year leave for childbirth and childcare |
| 2018.10 - 2021.09 | M.S., advised by Prof. Makoto MIZUNAMI Biosystems Science Course, Graduate School of Life Science, Hokkaido University, Japan Major: Biological Sciences (Behavioral Neurobiology) |
| 2011.09 - 2015.08 | B.S. College of Life Sciences, Shenzhen University, China Major: Biological Sciences |
| 2008.09 - 2011.08 | High school Shenzhen Middle School, China Major: Academic study |
Selected Publications
- Hui LYU, Hiroto OGAWA. Neural representation of spatial information mediated by cricket antennal mechanosensory system. Under preparation.
- Hui LYU, Hiroto OGAWA. Developmental changes in the morphology and three-dimensional arrangement of antennal hair plates in crickets. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.64898/2025.12.10.693584
- Hui LYU, Makoto MIZUNAMI. Conditioned taste aversion in the cricket Gryllus bimaculatus. Scientific Reports 12, 1-8 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-13500-x
Skills
- Languages: Chinese, Japanese, English, Spanish
- Neuroscience: calcium imaging, intracellular/extracellular recording, neuron tracing
- Behavioral science: DeepLabCut, BORIS
- Microscopy: SEM, CLSM, MPEFM
- Programming: R, Python, MATLAB, LaTeX, HTML
- Engineering: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, 3D printing, Blender
- Husbandry: crickets, cockroaches, planarians, human
Honors and Awards
| Date | Award |
|---|---|
| 2023.10 | Presentation Award The training camp of Center for Brain Science, Hokkaido, Japan |
| 2013.06 | Dean’s Scholarship College of Life Sciences, Shenzhen University, China |
| 2013.06 | Special Prize “Challenge Cup” National College Student Curricular Academic Science and Technology Works Competition, Shenzhen University, China |
Participated Grants
Title: Hokkaido University DX Doctoral Fellowship (2021 - 2025)
Funding source: Support for Pioneering Research Initiated by the Next Generation (SPRING) program by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Grant Number JPMJSP2119