Personal Description:

Michael is currently pursuing his doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering at University of Toronto. He graduated with First Class Honors from University of Cambridge in 2017 with Bachelor and Master of Engineering degrees, majoring in Chemical Engineering. His current research interests focus on the development of artificial human tissues for the study of cancer. During his time at university, he has been involved in various student-run organizations, for instance in the management of a cancer awareness charity at Cambridge and as a peer-supporter at the LGBTQ+ group at University of Toronto. When he is not fulfilling his passion for science by doing research in his lab, he enjoys trying new activities with his family and friends, and also he is an amateur albeit passionate cyclist and weightlifter.

Tutoring Experience:

Michael began his teaching career while an undergraduate student as a volunteer tutor for children from low-income backgrounds. During his time at Cambridge, he gained research experience in calculus and differential equations and became one of the authors of a peer-reviewed academic article in applied mathematics. While a doctoral candidate at University of Toronto he has been a teaching assistant of an undergraduate mathematics course.

Tutoring Approach:

His natural approach to teaching is multifaceted. It involves adapting his teaching style to the individuality of each student and using the most suitable learning resources to help the student fully grasp the subject. Ultimately, he enjoys broadening the learning scope by linking the curriculum to real-life applications to further inspire the students, as he believes the value of science can only be appreciated when its usefulness is actively demonstrated. His personal experience with ADHD has equipped him with the capacity to recognize each student's unique strengths.