Summary
Marcus Q is a research-focused sustainability professional based in Singapore with nine years of diverse experience spanning environmental science, science communication, marketing, and outreach. Currently a Research Assistant at NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions, he brings practical field interest in biodiversity conservation, planetary and social boundaries, regenerative circular economy, and behavioural insights. His background includes science communication at the NUS Tropical Marine Science Institute and roles in sustainable food tech marketing, reflecting an ability to translate research into public-facing narratives and strategy. Marcus combines formal scientific training from the National University of Singapore with hands-on operational experience from earlier roles including talent buying and military service, which sharpened his logistics and stakeholder management skills. He’s uniquely positioned at the intersection of social sciences, humanities, and environmental practice, pursuing systems-level change such as post-growth and sustainable fashion. Driven by lifelong fascination with wildlife, he pairs curiosity-driven research with practical efforts to influence behaviour and policy toward regenerative outcomes.
9 years of coding experience
Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' Level ~ Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Literature, Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' Level ~ Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Literature at Anglo-Chinese Junior College
Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level, Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' Level at St Joseph's Institution (SJI)
Bachelor of Science (BSc.), Bachelor of Science (BSc.) at National University of Singapore
English, Chinese, Spanish