TIMELINE OF MY PROJECTS
This is a complete list of my projects from 2018 all the way until today! Feel free to scroll through my projects and take a look at the Facebook link below each section if you want to know more. This will be updated with each new project i take on!
SOUL IN SYNC 2026
SEP 2026
ROLE:
Performer, Rap Artist
SKILLSET:
Performance communication · Rhythm & timing · Audience engagement · Stage presence
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Performed original rap segments across three full-length stage productions, contributing to narrative flow and audience engagement. Strengthened confidence, projection, and composure under live performance conditions.
RECOGNITION:
Mentor Commendations
RAP
ROLE:
Student
SKILLSET:
Independent study · Time management · Academic ability ·
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Achieved a straight 9A* result in the May-June Examination Series in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education, awarded by Cambridge International Education, with a percentage uniform mark of not less than 90% for each subject
IGCSE 9A* ACHIEVER
AUG 2026
RECOGNITION:
9A Stars achiever
WORLDSCHOOLER
ROLE:
Student
SKILLSET:
Social Networking · Independent management · Emotional Counselling · inter-cultural respect
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Won a 100% scholarship to Summer Boarding Courses Earlscliffe in the UK. Learned to successfully live, work and play together with peers from very different backgrounds. Consistently did well in assignments and rallied other teammates to win challenges
FULL SCHOLARSHIP SUMMER SCHOOL
JUL 2026
RECOGNITION:
Full Scholarship Awardee
WORLDSCHOOLER
ROLE:
Emcee
SKILLSET:
Event facilitation · Live audience management · Professional communication · Adaptability
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Managed live event flow and coordination in a high-pressure entertainment setting for business executives, demonstrating professionalism and on-the-spot improvisation and adaptability,
as well as situational awareness
OWLCHEMY GRAND LAUNCH EMCEE
JUL 2026
RECOGNITION:
Personal Commendation from attending executives
EMCEE
ROLE:
Researcher, Author
SKILLSET:
Structured Composition · Targeted Academic Research · Effective Argument Design
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Conducted extensive research and planning for the topic "Is Freedom of Speech the Enemy of Science?". Composed an original essay with a radical stance with arguments based on prior experience and verified academic sources.
JOHN LOCKE ESSAY COMPETITION SHORTLIST
JUL 2026
RECOGNITION:
Shortlisted for an Award from the John Locke Essay Competition
STORYTELLER
ROLE:
Lead Engineer, Biospeed Team
RECOGNITION:
Champion of MECC 2025
SKILLSET:
Applied mechanical engineering · Systems modelling · Precision calculation · Rapid prototyping · Team leadership
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Led a three-person team in the design and fabrication of a chemically powered model vehicle. Applied predictive modelling and iterative testing to achieve a controlled five-meter propulsion target using a novel axle-on-top configuration, demonstrating engineering rigor under competition constraints.
MONASH ENGINEERING CHALLENGE CUP
OCT 2025
MAKER/3D PRINTING/
MODELLING EXPERT
ROLE:
Performer, Rap Artist
SKILLSET:
Performance communication · Rhythm & timing · Audience engagement · Stage presence
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Performed original rap segments across four full-length stage productions, contributing to narrative flow and audience engagement. Strengthened confidence, projection, and composure under live performance conditions.
SOUL IN SYNC
AUG 2025
RAP
RECOGNITION:
Top Performer & MVP
ROLE:
Delegate of Sweden
(World Trade Organization, WTO)
RECOGNITION:
Honorable Mention
(for outstanding performance)
SKILLSET / KNOWLEDGE AREA:
Policy analysis · Negotiation · Multilateral diplomacy · Economic reasoning · Systems thinking
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT
Represented Sweden in negotiations on carbon pricing and free-trade principles. Drafted policy positions, built cross-national consensus, and engaged in evidence-based debate across environmental and economic trade-offs.
ASIA YOUTH INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS
AUG 2025
SPEAKER
ROLE:
Corporate Intern, AI Strategy & Research
SKILLSET:
AI strategy · Market analysis · Enterprise operations · Professional research communication
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Delivered graduate-level research outputs including AI implementation analysis and competitor benchmarking. Gained exposure to enterprise decision-making constraints and hands on experience in translating analytical insights into operational strategy.
HONG KONG BROADBAND INTERN
JUL 2025
AI
RECOGNITION:
Youngest Intern
ROLE:
Research Contributor, Team BioArmor
SKILLSET:
Translational research · Experimental design · Healthspan science · Laboratory workflows · Research ethics
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Collaborated with the University of Nottingham and LiGno Biotech on preclinical and translational research investigating the effects of Tiger Milk Mushroom (TM02®). Observed laboratory workflows from discovery through production, reinforcing standards of rigor and reproducibility.
XPRIZE PARTNERSHIP WITH LIGNO BIOTECH
JUN 2025
BIO
TECHNOLOGY
RECOGNITION:
Semifinalist, XPRIZE Healthspan
(Top 40 of ~600 teams globally)
ROLE:
Exhibitor · Speaker · Performer
SKILLSET:
Public communication · Science translation · Interdisciplinary
presentation · Community engagement
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Presented projects in ocean conservation and digital fabrication to public audiences. Translated technical concepts into accessible narratives, reinforcing the role of communication in science-driven change.
NATURETECH SHOWCASE
JUN 2025
OCEANIST
RECOGNITION:
Invited Speaker
ROLE:
Project Exhibitor
SKILLSET:
Sustainability assessment · Academic dialogue · Networking · Feasibility evaluation
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Engaged with educators and researchers to discuss project feasibility, scalability, and impact. Built early professional relationships while refining project positioning.
KL SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS EXHIBITION
JUN 2025
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OCEANIST
RECOGNITION:
Invited Exhibitor
ROLE:
Emcee
RECOGNITION:
Personal Commendation from Artist
SKILLSET:
Event facilitation · Live audience management · Professional communication · Adaptability
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Managed live event flow and performer coordination in a high-pressure entertainment setting for international celebrity, demonstrating professionalism and situational awareness.
98 DEGREES JEFF TIMMONS PRIVATE CONCERT
MAY 2025
EMCEE
ROLE:
Speaker · Emcee · Performer
SKILLSET:
Public speaking · Institutional representation · Improvisation · Audience engagement
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Delivered institutional talks and facilitated live performances, demonstrating communication agility in unscripted public environments.
PISF TALK + RAP PERFORMANCE
MAY 2025
RAP
RECOGNITION:
Personal Commendation from other exhibitor
ROLE:
Research Contributor, Team BioArmor
RECOGNITION:
Semifinalist, XPRIZE Healthspan
(Top 40 of ~600 teams globally)
SKILLSET:
Longevity science · Clinical research planning · Long-horizon collaboration · Systems biology
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Contributed to a multi-year global
research initiative reframing aging as a modifiable biological process, engaging in clinical-stage planning extending through 2030.
XPRIZE HEALTHSPAN SEMIFINALIST
MAY 2025
BIO
TECHNOLOGY
ROLE:
Rap Performer and Contestant​
SKILLSET:
Performance communication · Rhythm & timing · Audience engagement · Stage presence
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ICON FIESTA
APR 2025
RAP
RECOGNITION:
Consolation Prize
ROLE:
Speaker
​RECOGNITION:
Invited Speaker, TEDx Dwi Emas Youth (2025)
SKILLSET:
Public speaking · Narrative construction ·
Youth advocacy · Audience engagement ·
Thought leadership
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Delivered a TEDx talk addressing social isolation and self-connection among Gen Z audiences. Translated personal experience into a structured narrative suitable for a global platform, reinforcing the responsibility of youth speakers to communicate complex emotional and social issues with clarity and restraint.
TEDx DWI EMAS YOUTH
MAR 2025
SPEAKER
ROLE:
Designer, Entrepreneur, Geofidgetry
SKILLSET:
CAD & digital fabrication · Product design · Market testing · Entrepreneurship · User-centered design
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Designed and produced a line of 3D-printed fidget mechanisms to demonstrate advanced fabrication techniques. Validated product demand through direct sales and user interaction, gaining practical experience in rapid prototyping, pricing, and consumer education.
GEOFIDGETRY-GREEN HEROES DAY
FEB 2025
MAKER/3D PRINTING/
MODELLING EXPERT
ROLE:
Emcee
SKILLSET:
Event facilitation · Live audience management · Professional communication · Performer coordination
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Served as emcee for a private concert featuring international pop artist Olivia Marsh. Managed stage transitions, audience engagement, and coordination with production teams, gaining exposure to professional entertainment operations and live-event protocols.
OLIVIA MARSH PRIVATE CONCERT EMCEE
FEB 2025
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EMCEE
ROLE:
Show Director, Stu.Art Fashion Line
RECOGNITION:
Personal Commendation from Artist
SKILLSET:
Fashion show direction · Team leadership · Backstage coordination · Design curation · Event logistics
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Directed a full runway show featuring a complete full collection and nine professional models at a major commercial venue. Coordinated designers, models, and backstage operations under time pressure, ensuring cohesive presentation and smooth execution of the event.
FASHION SHOW STUDENT DIRECTOR
JAN 2025
FASHION
ROLE:
Award Recipient,
Youth Ocean Leadership
SKILLSET:
Ocean advocacy · Leadership representation ·
Public engagement · Long-term project stewardship
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Recognised for sustained leadership in ocean conservation and youth advocacy since early childhood. This external validation acknowledged long-term commitment, consistency of impact, and responsibility in representing youth perspectives within global environmental initiatives.
YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT RECORDS
NOV 2024
RECOGNITION:
World Youth Achievement Records — First Malaysian Youth to Hold Dual Global Ocean Ambassador Roles (2024)
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Project Initiator
& Collaborator
SKILLSET:
Collaborative storytelling · Science communication · Youth engagement · Creative facilitation
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Launched Ripple in Time, a
collaborative comic project
inviting public participation in
ocean storytelling. Designed the
project to lower barriers to
engagement while fostering
collective ownership of
environmental narratives,
particularly among younger
audiences.
WORLD OCEAN DAY 2024 CAMPAIGN
JUN 2024
RECOGNITION:
Personal Commendation from Artists
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Emcee
SKILLSET:
Event facilitation · Live audience management · Institutional representation · Adaptability · Leadership communication
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Served as one of four emcees for a large-scale institutional event involving multiple performances and speakers. Managed transitions, time control, and audience engagement across a multi-hour programme, strengthening situational awareness and professional composure under live-event conditions.
APPRECIATION DAY EMCEE
JUN 2024
RECOGNITION:
Performance recognition from organiser
EMCEE
ROLE:
Radio Co-Host
RECOGNITION:
Invited Guest Co-Host,
Lite FM Breakfast Show
SKILLSET:
Broadcast communication ·
Media engagement · Interviewing ·
Public narrative framing
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Appeared as a co-host on a national radio programme, selecting thematic content and discussing ocean conservation work for a broad public audience. Gained exposure to broadcast media workflows and experienced to communicate complex ideas concisely within live airtime constraints.
LITE FM RADIO STATION - CO HOST
AUG 2024
SPEAKER
ROLE:
Fashion Designer
RECOGNITION:
Design pieces featured on International
Celebrity and professional model
SKILLSET:
Fashion systems design · Client-based design · Adobe Illustrator · Professional design workflows · Creative collaboration
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Completed an intensive fashion design programme focused on professional workflows and client-oriented projects. Developed technical design skills and collaborated with industry mentors, resulting in multiple designs selected for public runway presentation.
ME2WE FASHION DESIGN
MAR-NOV 2024
FASHION
ROLE:
Global Teen Ocean Ambassador
RECOGNITION:
Selected Ambassador, Manta Trust Org
SKILLSET:
Marine conservation · Field exposure · Environmental advocacy · Cross-cultural collaboration · Youth leadership
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Participated in a global ambassador programme supporting manta ray conservation. Engaged in conservation activities, knowledge sharing, and international collaboration, strengthening understanding of marine research, community engagement, and youth representation in conservation science.
MANTA TRUST ORG - AMBASSADOR
JAN 2024
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Emcee
SKILLSET:
Facilitated discussion · Moderation · Public communication ·
Academic engagement
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Facilitated an intimate book discussion involving an early-career author and senior academic professionals. Managed dialogue flow, audience interaction, and question framing, developing skills in moderated conversation and intellectual exchange.
AUTHOR BOOK SHARING - EMCEE
NOV 2023
EMCEE
ROLE:
Emcee
SKILLSET:
Event moderation · Public speaking · Audience engagement · Cultural programming
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Served as emcee for a public book launch held at a major bookstore venue. Coordinated programme flow, speaker transitions, and audience interaction, receiving positive professional feedback and initiating follow-up collaborations with organisers.
EMCEEING GIG FOR BOOK LAUNCH
NOV 2023
EMCEE
ROLE:
Expedition Participant,
Manta Trust Ecuador Programme​
SKILLSET:
Marine field research exposure · Conservation fieldwork · Cross-cultural engagement · Observational documentation
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Participated in a conservation expedition in Ecuador focused on manta ray research and marine ecosystem observation. Engaged in field activities including dive-based observation, species tagging support, and cultural exchange, strengthening understanding of field research practices and community-based conservation.
MANTA TRUST ECUADOR EXPEDITION
AUG 2023
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Speaker
RECOGNITION:
Youngest Invited Speaker, ARCHIDEX International Architecture Exhibition(2023)
SKILLSET:
Public speaking · Interdisciplinary communication · Sustainability advocacy · Professional presentation
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Delivered a public talk at a major international architecture conference, addressing the role of youth perspectives in ocean and environmental sustainability. Communicated complex environmental issues to an industry audience, reinforcing the relevance of interdisciplinary dialogue in design and policy contexts.
ARCHIDEX CONVENTION TALK
JUL 2023
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Art.C Ambassador
RECOGNITION:
Sea Keeper Award
SKILLSET:
Exhibition interpretation · Public engagement · Design communication · Environmental advocacy
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Served as an ambassador for the Art.C exhibition, interpreting and presenting peer design work to public audiences. Showcased the Eye Sea You project within an exhibition context, reinforcing the role of design as a medium for environmental communication.
ART.C ACE BIOSPHERE - AMBASSADOR
JUN 2023
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Startup Founder & Pitch Competitor
RECOGNITION:
Champion, Young Entrepreneur X Factor – Teen Category
Gold Exhibitor, YEX Entrepreneurs Festival
SKILLSET:
Entrepreneurship · Business pitching · Market validation · Strategic communication
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Pitched the Eye Sea You Coral Sneakers as a sustainability-driven startup concept. Developed and defended a business narrative integrating environmental impact with commercial feasibility, achieving top recognition among international competitors.
YEX FACTOR PITCHING COMPETITION
JUN 2023
SPEAKER
ROLE:
Aerial Drone Pilot
SKILLSET:
Drone operations · Environmental data collection · Coastal mapping · Applied geospatial analysis
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Served as an aerial drone pilot for sargassum and seagrass mapping projects in Hong Kong waters. Collected visual data to support environmental monitoring and conservation planning, transitioning from advocacy-focused roles to direct field-based data acquisition.
SARGASSUM MAPPING IN HK
MAY 2023
OCEANIST
In this event, I showcased my sneakers in my own booth and took part in the WYIE competition. The 3-day exhibition really helped to boost my design by meeting so many supportive people and even the organizer and founder of the event came over to see my creation! I won multiple awards like Bronze medal for WYIE and the Special Gold Award from Hong Kong!
ITEX / WYIE MALAYSIA
MAY 2023
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Project Proponent, Sustainability Design Initiative
SKILLSET:
Strategic proposal development · Sustainability communication · Partnership engagement · Project pitching
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Developed and presented a sustainability-focused design and business proposal to WWF Malaysia, building on prior environmental projects. Engaged in strategic dialogue on feasibility, scalability, and partnership potential, gaining experience in institutional collaboration and proposal-based advocacy.
PITCHING COLLABORATION TO WWF
APR 2023
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Fashion Design Competitor
Appointed Global Student Ambassador to the Oceans (ME2WE)
SKILLSET:
Sustainable design · Fashion systems design · Visual storytelling · Design thinking · Public speaking
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Launched the Eye Sea You Coral Sneakers as a systems-based fashion concept translating coral bleaching into physical contrast. Established the project’s public positioning and assumed ambassadorial responsibilities following international recognition.
ME2WE FASHION DESIGN CONTEST
APR 2023
OCEANIST
RECOGNITION:
Champion
ROLE:
Panelist
RECOGNITION:
Invited Youth Panelist
SKILLSET:
Policy dialogue · Public speaking · Systems-level problem framing · Stakeholder engagement
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Contributed youth perspectives on sustainability as one of the only male youth panelists in a forum within a multi-sector economic forum. Engaged in structured dialogue linking environmental responsibility to broader social and economic systems.
WOMEN ECONOMIC FORUM
MAR 2023
SPEAKER
ROLE:
Product Designer
(Corporate Commission)
SKILLSET:
Client-based design · Design thinking · CAD & digital fabrication · Stakeholder engagement · Cross-cultural collaboration
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Designed a symbolic relay object for a multinational corporate project spanning eight countries. Executed professional workflows including invoicing, timelines, and delivery, with the final artifact circulated internationally as part of the project rollout.
BOSSARD RELAY DESIGN PROJECT
APR 2023
MAKER/3D PRINTING/
MODELLING EXPERT
RECOGNITION:
Personal Commendation from corporate management team
ROLE:
Emcee & Opening Speaker
RECOGNITION:
Invited Speaker for Institutional Launch
SKILLSET:
Event facilitation · Institutional representation · Science communication · Public speaking
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Delivered the opening address for the launch of the Nature-Tech curriculum and facilitated the full programme. Presented ocean drone research to educators, parents, and stakeholders through an interactive exhibition format.
GREEN HEROES DAY
MAR 2023
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Startup Pitch Competitor, RM3,000 Grant Awarded
RECOGNITION:
Most Innovative Idea Award
SKILLSET:
Ideation · Business pitching · Design thinking · Strategic analysis · Market & competitor research · Public speaking
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Pitched Robotoki, a digital productivity companion concept, to a national innovation platform. Secured funding support and gained early exposure to startup evaluation and mentoring ecosystems.
GOODDAY KIDSTART PITCHING
FEB 2023
SPEAKER
ROLE:
Campaign Lead, Ocean Motion Club
SKILLSET:
Campaign design · Youth mobilisation · Community education · Peer leadership · Systems-level problem framing
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Designed and led the “I Promise the Ocean” campaign, mobilising students through written commitments to ocean protection. Built foundational experience in peer-led advocacy and campaign execution.
I PROMISE THE OCEAN CAMPAIGN
JUL 2022
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Emcee
SKILLSET:
Event facilitation · Public speaking · Stakeholder engagement
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Emceed two consecutive book launches, including a dual-title event. Managed transitions, audience questions, and coordination with speakers, Strengthened live moderation skills in literary and academic event settings.
TWIN BOOK LAUNCH EMCEE GIG
JUN 2022
EMCEE
ROLE:
Founder & Youth Organizer
SKILLSET:
Grassroots organising · Behaviour change advocacy · Systems-level problem framing · Community education · Youth mentorship
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Organised sustained peer advocacy addressing single-use plastic consumption. Catalysed the formation of the Ocean Motion Club and initiated the school’s first environmental strike.
OCEAN MOTION CLUB STRIKES
JAN 2022
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Virtual Event Emcee
SKILLSET:
Event facilitation · Media & performance communication · Public speaking
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Facilitated multiple virtual events including concerts, auctions, and appreciation programmes. Adapted engagement techniques to maintain audience attention in fully digital environments.
APPRECIATION DAY EMCEE
NOV 2021
EMCEE
MUSIC RENDEZVOUS EMCEE
NOV 2021
ROLE:
Virtual Event Emcee
SKILLSET:
Event facilitation · Media & performance communication · Public speaking
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Facilitated multiple virtual events including concerts, auctions, and appreciation programmes. Adapted engagement techniques to maintain audience attention in fully digital environments.
EMCEE
MCAN AUCTION NIGHT EMCEE
NOV 2021
ROLE:
Virtual Event Emcee
SKILLSET:
Event facilitation · Media & performance communication · Public speaking
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Facilitated multiple virtual events including concerts, auctions, and appreciation programmes. Adapted engagement techniques to maintain audience attention in fully digital environments.
EMCEE
ROLE:
Workshop Trainer
RECOGNITION:
Personal Commendation from students from multiple countries
SKILLSET:
CAD & digital fabrication · Workshop facilitation ·
Knowledge transfer · Design thinking
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Delivered international 3D modelling workshops for
students across multiple countries. Generated
RM6,300 in revenue while transferring applied design
and entrepreneurship knowledge.
MODELLING THE FUTURE CLASSES
JUN-AUG 2021
MAKER/3D PRINTING/
MODELLING EXPERT
ROLE:
Virtual Event Emcee
SKILLSET:
Event facilitation · Media & performance communication · Public speaking
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Facilitated multiple virtual events including concerts, auctions, and appreciation programmes. Adapted engagement techniques to maintain audience attention in fully digital environments.
G.E.T TALKS EMCEE
AUG-OCT 2021
EMCEE
During the Pandemic and the resulting lockdowns, despite being confined mostly at home, I still continued to work on my projects. In May, I created "The Story of Covid-19" comic, a comic about how the pandemic can be so detrimental to our mental health, and to tell everyone that you are not alone, and that you can ask for help, too.
THE STORY OF COVID-19 COMIC
MAY 2020
WRITER
ROLE:
Youth Speaker & Participant
SKILLSET:
Grassroots advocacy · Public speaking · Cross-cultural engagement
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Delivered an impromptu public address connecting global climate issues with lived environmental experience. Engaged university students and the public in dialogue on youth climate responsibility.
CLIMATE STRIKES IN INVERNESS
SEP 2019
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Startup Pitch Competitor
RECOGNITION:
2nd Runner-Up
Entrepreneurial School Scholarship
SKILLSET:
Entrepreneurship · Pitch development · Design thinking · Strategic analysis · Market & competitor research · Public speaking
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Pitched Kidwriter, an online publishing platform for children. Secured recognition and a scholarship that enabled transition into an entrepreneurial international school.
YEX FACTOR COMPETITION
JUN 2019
SPEAKER
ROLE:
Participant
SKILLSET:
Civic engagement · Systems-level problem framing · Environmental advocacy
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Observed and supported grassroots climate mobilisation efforts. Strengthened early understanding of civic engagement and collective action.
CLIMATE STRIKES IN HONG KONG
MAR 2019
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Project Ambassador & Spokesperson
RECOGNITION:
Personal Commendation from the minister and media
SKILLSET:
Science communication · Visual storytelling · Institutional representation · Public engagement
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Represented the Coral Reef Mapping Ocean Drone project to public and government audiences. Translated technical marine research into accessible narratives within an art exhibition context.
DETOUR EXHIBITION AMBASSADOR
DEC 2018
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Youth Presenter
RECOGNITION:
Special gift made by Prince of Sweden from Royal Delegation
SKILLSET:
Formal presentation · Diplomatic communication · Technology advocacy · Institutional representation · Public speaking
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Presented ocean drone research to a Swedish royal delegation comprising academia, industry, and government representatives. Developed early competence in formal, high-level technical communication.
SWEDISH RTM VISIT PRESENTATION
NOV 2018
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Project Team Member & Documenter
RECOGNITION:
Silver Award, Make For The Planet Hackathon
SKILLSET:
Ocean science & conservation · Environmental systems analysis · Data collection & analysis
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Supported and documented coral reef mapping work during an international conservation congress. Gained exposure to global marine science networks and interdisciplinary research exchange.
MAKE FOR THE PLANET/IMCC5
JUN 2018
OCEANIST
In this project, I applied what I had learned about 3D Printing and 3D Modelling, and put it to use to create a water bottle protector with minimal assistance. From that, I embraced the concept of 3D Printing being used as a practical tool to solve real-life problems.
3D PRINTED BOTTLE PROTECTOR
JUN 2018
MAKER/3D PRINTING/
MODELLING EXPERT
ROLE:
Founder & Maker
SKILLSET:
Entrepreneurship · CAD & digital fabrication · Rapid prototyping · Design thinking
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Designed and sold custom 3D-printed products to fund personal equipment and continued learning. Demonstrated early micro-enterprise discipline and production planning.
CUSTOM 3D PRINTED KEYCHAINS
JUN 2018
MAKER/3D PRINTING/
MODELLING EXPERT
ROLE:
Illustrator & Exhibitor
RECOGNITION:
Invited as special exhibitor for a month
SKILLSET:
Visual storytelling · Science communication · Sustainable design · Creative advocacy
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Created and exhibited a visual narrative addressing marine litter. Applied illustration as an early tool for environmental communication and advocacy.
STORY OF MARINE LITTER COMIC
FEB 2018
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Workshop Trainer
RECOGNITION:
Invited as special visitor student for a month
SKILLSET:
Workshop facilitation · Knowledge transfer · Cross-cultural collaboration
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Mentored students in modular go-kart design through hands-on workshops. Integrated teaching with reciprocal learning across cross-cultural school environments.
MAKER TOUR @ TAIPEI SHUANGXI
JAN 2018
MAKER/3D PRINTING/
MODELLING EXPERT
ROLE:
Field Documenter
SKILLSET:
Ocean science & conservation · Environmental systems analysis · Data collection & analysis
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Documented coral ecosystems during field testing of the Coral Reef Mapping Ocean Drone. Contributed observational data supporting early-stage marine research validation.
SCOUTBOTS FIELD TRIP MINDORO
DEC 2017
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Exhibition Participant
SKILLSET:
Art-based advocacy · Environmental awareness · Visual storytelling
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Contributed to a marine litter–themed art exhibition. Extended environmental messaging through creative public engagement.
CHEUNG CHAU
WAVE ART FESTIVAL
NOV 2017
OCEANIST
I've always considered the ocean as my second home, so I was so shocked when I watched "A Plastic Ocean", and I saw what was happening to our sea. From that day, I became an Oceanist to protect the ocean.
A PLASTIC OCEAN DOCUMENTARY
JUL 2017
OCEANIST
ROLE:
Trainer
SKILLSET:
Peer teaching · Creative electronics · Inclusive education
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Mentored students in simple electronics using creative, hands-on methods, reinforcing early teaching philosophy centered on peer-to-peer learning.
MAKER CLASS - TRAINER
NOV 2016
MAKER/3D PRINTING/
MODELLING EXPERT
ROLE:
Maker & Facilitator
SKILLSET:
Creative facilitation · Community education · Knowledge transfer
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Introduced the PlayKard system at a children’s flea market, encouraging creative reuse of materials and early maker culture participation.
CHILDREN'S FLEA MARKET
Oct 2016
MAKER/3D PRINTING/
MODELLING EXPERT
ROLE:
Workshop Trainer
SKILLSET:
Design mentoring · Experiential learning · Creative problem-solving · Workshop facilitation
CONTRIBUTION / IMPACT:
Led hands-on cardboard arcade workshops. Encouraged experimentation, iteration, and creative problem-solving beyond prescribed instructions.
MAKER CLASS - TRAINER
NOV 2016
