Hi!

My Chinese name is 罗宇慧 (pinyin: luó yǔ huì). Its meaning is quite bold, saying that I have all the wisdom in the universe. I don’t have so much wisdom in reality, but I do like studying the brain to know about the foundations of our intelligence, emotions, behaviors, and feelings. “Sunny” has been my English name since childhood, and I find it suits me well. Now even my Chinese friends tend to call me “小太阳” (it means “little sun”). I am introverted, but I can be full of positive energy just like the sun.

My hometown is Hangzhou, a romantic city on the east coast of China and close to Shanghai. After I graduated from Hangzhou Foreign Languages School (HFLS), I went to Fudan University for a B.S. in Biological Sciences. I am now a Ph.D. Candidate in Biology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Co-mentored by Dr. Cory Root and Dr. Elina Zuniga, my thesis studies neuroimmune interactions.

I am a nature enthusiast. I love running outside, hiking, and exploring nature. I also have many static hobbies, including painting, techo journaling, photography, DIY, K-pop, and K-drama. I am a huge foodie, and I absolutely love coffee. You can learn more about me, mainly photography shots, artworks, and food journals, by exploring the Photography, Artworks, and Food pages, respectively.

Best,

Sunny

Oct 23, 2025