Qualifications and professional standing

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

University of Sunderland, UK · January–December 2026

Supervised teaching practicum in Shenzhen, with two practitioner-research studies: an action research project on scaffolding extended writing in Grade 9 Chemistry, and a case study of teaching-assistant-led re-teaching and bilingual support for EAL learners in IGCSE Biology.

PhD, Immunology and Virology

National University of Singapore · 2013–2017

Thesis: “Molecular and cellular study of Saffold virus-Penang” — research carried out at Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, yielding three first-author papers.

Master of Education in Advanced Teaching (Secondary)

University of the People, USA · 2019–2021

Research capstone: “How does STEM or science club after-school activities transform the learning achievements of middle school Grade 8 students over a one-year period and their motivation towards a scientific future?”

Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology

Sun Yat-sen University, China · 2007–2011

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Department for Education, England

Registered Teacher, Hong KongPending

Education Bureau, HKSAR

Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme

Immigration Department, HKSAR · Hong Kong Identity Card holder

Senior High School Teacher Certificate: Biology

Education Department of Guangdong, China

Senior High School Teacher Certificate: Chemistry

Education Department of Guangdong, China

Statement of Comparability (degree recognition)

UK ENIC