Members

Dr Yimei Zhu

Honorary Advisor, TCSSN
Lecturer in Digital Media, University of Leicester

A sociologist by training, with research focusing on digital media in social contexts, particularly Chinese social media platforms, digital participation, and online communities. Recent work also explores subcultural identity, social capital, and the changing role of platforms in everyday social life. more…

Roland Teo

PhD researcher at the University of Leicester, specializing in tangible culture, hobbyist communities, user innovation, and political communication, with 8 international and 24 Chinese patents. Also an active maker, running a woodworking studio and engaged in military modeling in the UK. more…

Peilin Li

PhD candidate in History at the University of Leicester and a volunteer with the Leicester City Archives Digitization Project. Focused on urban history, social history, and the history of the War of Resistance Against Japan.

Rui Huang

Designer focused on integrating cultural heritage and emotional resonance into product design, bridging traditional narratives and modern creativity in line with TCSSN’s mission. more…

Colver Jia

Holds an MA in English Studies from City University of Hong Kong with a specialization in TESOL. Brings over 11 years of experience in language teaching and academic English preparation, integrating applied linguistics and communicative approaches to support international students’ academic success. more…

June Chen

Has 10 years of frontline teaching experience at secondary vocational schools, earning numerous national teaching awards and mentoring students who have gone on to achieve notable success in industry. Currently pursuing a doctoral degree and serving as Director of Teaching and Research at a higher vocational college.

Yunshan Jiang

Multidisciplinary artist and photographer working across photography, video, installation, and print. Her practice explores the blurring of subjectivity, marginal identities, and the tension between human agency and structural systems, drawing on a background in both commercial image-making and industrial environments. more…