"I hold a Masters Degree in Statistics. In order to support myself during my studies, I worked in my university's Statistical Consulting Centre. When professors referred their research students to me, I assisted them with the statistical aspects of their work. Because good research depends on the proper design and setup of experiments as well as the correct analysis and interpretation of data, the Research Task Force will need an expert in statistics.
After earning my degree in Statistics, I worked in the pharmaceutical market research industry. I statistically analysed demographic and pharmaceutical sales data to determine optimal promotion strategies. This gave me practical experience in proprietary research.
This is my first term at RMIT Vietnam. I teach Business Computing. I have been a member of the Performance Review Planning Task Force and am a member of the RMIT HIV Prevention Working Group.
I want to serve on this task force because I believe that RMIT Vietnam needs - as Professor Scown mentioned - to gradually build up its research infrastructure. Developing an environment that promotes research does not happen overnight. As we nurture our research program, our teaching will simultaneously improve. We will attract better students. RMIT's reputation will grow. This will improve conditions for everyone."
