At heart, he loves getting to know people and understanding what makes them tick. This love has led him into social psychology research and brought him to different countries all over the world. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling, experiencing different cultures, and listening to people’s stories from different walks of life.

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📚 Education

Bachelor's (Honours) Degree in Psychology

Taylor’s University, 2020 - 2022 (tentative)

Dissertation: "Being strong despite the confusion": Perceived identity threat among Malaysian LGBTQ+

Advisor: Dr Joshua Ng

🏆 Honours, Awards & Recognition

🏆 Honours, Awards & Recognition