I have a sustained interest in understanding digital engagement and politics in the public sector.

I have been teaching and researching digital media communications in academia since 2018. I research digital engagement, urban politics, platform economy, smart cities and disinformation operations, focusing on Australia, China and Taiwan.

My work underpins digital engagement and  communicative actions in digital cities. While upholding democracy as a functioning principle and continuous negotiation amongst governments, firms and civil societies, I value everyday community action, knowledge and storytelling. My interdisciplinary research has always been propelled by an urgency to understand urban complexities and digital ambiguities and help build a multicultural, pluralistic and inclusive social environment.

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After completing my PhD, I was offered a position with the Victorian Department of Education as a Senior Policy and Project Officer to drive the strategic design and program evaluation of the Victorian Tech Schools initiative. This experience offers me diverse perspectives and hands-on experience in placemaking initiatives and digital pedagogy.

I am an Accredited Mental Health First Aider with Mental Health First Aid Australia, a member of Australasian Taiwan Studies Association, with International Association of Public Participation Australasia (IAP2) engagement certificate. I work, write and teach in English and Mandarin.

In my free time, I write about philosophy with PhiloMedium as a contributor. I am particularly fascinated by the writings of Hannah Arendt and Bruno Latour. I am actively mentoring via Ask Alumni program in the University of Melbourne. I also manage small art projects, go on hikes and outback camp in #Straya.