As a Mechatronic Engineering student with a strong interest in robotics and automation, I am driven by the potential that technology has on society. As a proud Kiwi, I am especially interested in application of mechatronic systems in the agricultural and horticultural sectors and its potential to increase yield, efficiency, and most importantly, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and runoff from farms. In previous years, I have immersed myself in diverse and meaningful experiences and interests. Throughout lockdown, I taught myself Webflow website development and started a local web design and development agency targeted towards small local businesses. In 2023, after the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle, I sat as the youth representative on the HDRC Rural Communities Board and Rural Halls subcommittee where we allocated grants, and advised government authorities. I have also had the privilege to volunteer at the local women’s refuge, making care packs, and gardening.In my academic journey, I have been selected to take part in the NZ Chemistry Olympiad intensive training camp. I have also been awarded 7 NZQA scholarships, with 3 at the Outstanding level, leading me to be one of the top 50 students in NZ named ‘Outstanding Scholar’. I have been recognized as the ’21 and ’22 recipient of the NZ Chinese Association Academic Awards, and named Dux of my highschool.Music has been and forever will be a big part of my identity. I have played piano for 12 years and trombone for 5, being recognized as the Hawke’s Bay Young Musician of the Year in 2022. I also formed my own jazz quartet called ‘The Jazztronauts’ which toured and played gigs all across New Zealand. Currently, I am a keen recording musician and am always looking to get involved in gigs and performance opportunities.I now look forward to deeply immersing myself into Mechatronic Engineering, driven by the vision of applying innovative solutions to enrich our communities, advance scientific understanding, and safeguard our planet's future.