CV
Education
- Ph.D in Marine Science and Anatomy, University of Otago, New Zealand, 2026 (expected)
- Bachelor of Science with Honours in Ecology, University of Otago, New Zealand, 2021
- Bachelor of Arts and Science in Geography and Zoology, University of Otago, 2020
- Bachelor of Social Sciences in Economy and Applied Psychology, Lingnan University, Hong Kong, 2017 (transferred)
Work experience
- Feb 2022 - present: Research assistant
- Department of Marine Science, University of Otago, New Zealand
- Assist laboratory-based research with a focus on genomics. Also manage laboratory maintenance, provide induction and basic training for new users.
- Feb 2020 - present: Senior Tutor/Demonstrator
- Department of Zoology, University of Otago, New Zealand
- Assist in-class teaching and direct laboratory practice of over five undergraduate courses
- Jul 2019 - Feb 2020: Research Assistant
- Department of Zoology, University of Otago, New Zealand
- Assist research on freshwater disturbance through examining macroinvertebrate communities from streams in the local region.
- Dec 2018 - Jan 2020: Kitchen Assistant
- At multiple central restaurants in Dunedin, New Zealand
- Collaborated as part of a diverse team to provide meals for Dunedin’s premiere restaurants. Flexible to cover extra shifts when needed.
- Aug 2017 - Feb 2018: Climate change intern
- Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Bangkok, Thailand
- Helped with Asia and Pacific regional programs, projects, workshops, and conference for 10+ countries and helped with building a regional community network on climate change resilience.
- Aug 2016 - Jun 2017: Residential assistant
- Hostel of Lingnan University, Hong Kong
- Helped with hostel management, issues, and events with over 200 students.
- Jul 2016 - Aug 2016: Intern reporter
- TakungpaoWenweipo Media Ltd, Hong Kong
- Took part in a field trip and studied about the rural communities in Gansu, China. Published news articles on TakungpaoWenweipo Media.
Skills
- Languages:
- Madarine Chinese & Sichuan dialect: native
- English: fluent in reading, writing and speaking with 10 years of professional and daily use
- Spanish: conversational
- Computer skills
- R: advanced (in basic functions, statistics, bioinformatics and spatial modelling and analysis, able to write functions)
- Python: intermediate (in basic functions and spatial modelling and analysis)
- ArcGIS/QGIS: intermediate
Awards
- Feb 2023 University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship
- Feb 2022 New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Outward Bond Scholarship
- Dec 2020 University of Otago Scholarship in Arts and Science
- Aug 2020 University of Otago Council Commendation for Exceptional Performance
- Aug 2017 Hong Kong Universities Volunteer Scholarship
- Sep 2016 The Best Media Photo Award and Writing Award of TakungpaoWenweipo Media
- May 2015 Merit Student of School
- Jan 2023 - present: Liaison officer at Dog Rescue Dunedin
- Jun 2020 - Dec 2024: Volunteer at New Zealand Land Search and Rescue (Land SAR)
- Jan 2017: Volunteer at China Concervation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda
- Aug 2015: Volunteer at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
- Apr 2014 - Apr 2015: President of the Youth Volunteer Association of Shuangliu High School