Ziyao Xu

Ziyao Xu is a strategic leader in the biotech sector, currently serving as the Director of Corporate Strategy and Investment at BioMap 百图生科. Since November 2020, Ziyao has successfully completed two investment deals and established a collaboration centered around innovative AI-powered platforms and biotech solutions. As an investment associate at BioMap&Baidu Venture, Ziyao played a key role as a founding member, conducting extensive industry research and fostering relationships with academic key opinion leaders. Ziyao's academic background includes a PhD in Computational Chemistry from The University of Hong Kong and a bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Fudan University. Prior experience also includes a research analyst role focusing on AI-aided drug design and energy materials, contributing to significant advancements in the field.