Aaron Lisberg

About

Solar Chen is an undergraduate student in Biological Sciences at the University of Freiburg, Germany. Her academic interests include molecular biology, synthetic biology, biotechnology, and epistemology. She has participated in international synthetic biology competitions, including iGEM, where she contributed to research proposals, experimental design, and data analysis. Her team received a Gold Medal at the 2025 iGEM Competition, along with nominations for Best Foundational Advance and Best Integrated Human Practices.

Beyond her academic pursuits, Solar is actively involved in educational outreach and community service. From 2021 to 2023, she volunteered as an online tutor for primary and secondary school students in underserved communities. She also participated in an educational initiative promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), providing online learning sessions and donating half of the proceeds to charitable organisations. In addition, she contributed to youth-led charitable fundraising and outreach activities.