Summary
Ziwen Xu is an educator and sustainability practitioner with three years of experience designing experiential learning and field-based courses on agriculture, the natural environment, and the UN SDGs. Trained in chemistry at the University of Oxford, she combines rigorous scientific thinking with hands-on project-based teaching, having delivered bilingual (English/Chinese) chemistry and PBL courses for high school students. In her current role leading study courses at Zhiliangtian Ecological Farm she designs and runs field trips, coordinates partners, and contributes to garden production and record-keeping, blending curriculum design with operational work. Her background includes research, environmental consulting and grassroots advocacy—examining hazardous chemicals in plastics and supporting social impact investment analyses. Comfortable moving between labs, classrooms and the field, she brings a rare mix of academic credibility, practical farm experience, and public engagement skills. Colleagues describe her as a thoughtful connector who turns complex environmental topics into accessible, action-oriented learning.
3 years of coding experience
MChem Chemistry, Overall 2.1; distinction (1.1) in first year and final master research project, MChem Chemistry, Overall 2.1; distinction (1.1) in first year and final master research project at University of Oxford
A-level : Chemistry – A*, Maths – A*, Physics – A, Biology(AS) – A, A-level : Chemistry – A*, Maths – A*, Physics – A, Biology(AS) – A at St. Mary's Calne