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

Extra-curricular activities

• 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