Biodata

My name is Xin Wei. I am a honours year student studying in National University of Singapore (NUS) majoring in Chemistry. I have chosen to work on the final year project entitled “Synthesis of novel Molybdenum complexes for catalysis” as I am marveled by the wide applications of transition metal compounds. My questioning mind sets me to explore on this area of inorganic Chemistry.

Since young, I have been very interested to teach. In my secondary school years, I took part in the peer tutoring Scheme by the Mathematics department. I took time after class to tutor my peers who were academically weaker in Mathematics and derived satisfaction when my peers’ results improved under my tutoring. My fervent desire to teach made me take up the job as a private tutor and relief teacher during my holidays.

I also have the passion for dance which was my co-curricular activities (CCA) in secondary school. While I did not have any dance background prior to this, I worked harder than my peers who had dance background. My determination and endurance enabled me to master the dance techniques eventually and earn myself a chance to participate in Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Dance competition through the school audition. Through my CCA, I recognised the importance of teamwork which leads my school to secure Gold medal in the SYF dance competition.

I believe that life is full of uncertainties and hence, it is important to live to the fullest.