I was born and raised in Hong Kong where I received part of my education. I also spent a big part of my teenage life in England going to school in different places (e.g. Stamford, Reading, London).

I was a rather restless child, who was engaged in a wide array of activities. I was featured in an album of Christian songs when I was 10 (a.k.a. "recorded artist"?). I also had quite a few radio appearances telling stories and discussing learning Mandarin. These gradually developed into a strong interest in languages, and subsequently in 2000, led me to the Runner-up Award of the Student Linguist of the Year from South China Morning Post, an English newspaper in Hong Kong. All these have culminated in my decision to pursue a career in linguistics.

Before starting my research degree, I had spent 5 years working full-time (reads:selling glue) in Hong Kong. At my job, I have gained invaluable experience working with all kinds of people and travelling around Asia. I also found time after work to do an MSc in Industrial Logistics Systems, which has opened my mind to new ideas.

I spend most of my time thinking about linguistics and working on my research projects. When I manage not to, I enjoy hiking, travelling, and Vipassana.

I speak fluent Cantonese, Mandarin, English and Japanese.