Team Leads
Research
Annie Wu
Business Administration, Finance & IT
Georgia Institute of Technology 2026
Annie is a rising senior at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. She spends her time learning about world economics, aspects of finance, and how IT shapes it all. She is interested in gaining a more global perspective on these topics through the SUBP Program. Outside of academics, Annie enjoys hiking, reading, and singing.
Christopher Young
Computer Science
University of California, Irvine 2028
Christopher is a rising sophomore at UCI and member of the Collegiate Cyber Defense Team. He hopes to immerse himself in Chinese culture and AI innovation, and he enjoys landscape photography and pickleball.
IT
Jennifer Chen
Electrical Engineering
Cornell University 2029
Jennifer is a rising freshman at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. She is captivated by China’s robotics innovations and wants to see how technological advances affect daily life there. She enjoys video editing, trying new foods, and playing piano.
Marketing
Matthew Wu
Computer Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology 2028
Matthew is a rising sophomore at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. He spends his time learning about engineering, building and deconstructing hardware, and how AI evolves and influences the world. He is interested in gaining a more global perspective on these topics through the SUBP Program. Outside of academics, Matthew enjoys sports, music, and trying different cuisines.
Rhys Black
International Relations
Stuyvesant High School 2027
Rhys is a rising junior at Stuyvesant High School who’s interested in international relations and policy. He looks forward to seeing firsthand how China has successfully implemented new technologies to improve everyday life. Rhys is a member of the debate team, has volunteered for Brooklyn’s first Asian-American senator, and worked in a law office. In his free time, he runs track, cooks, and plays the trumpet.
Virginia Simpson
Mechanical Engineering
University of Virginia 2028
Virginia is a rising sophomore engineer passionate about learning Chinese and understanding Asia’s growing economies and work cultures.
Operations
Andre Wang
Chemical Engineering
The Cooper Union 2029
Andre Wang is an incoming freshman at The Cooper Union majoring in Chemical Engineering. Through SUBP, Andre hopes to explore how AI is being applied in real-world settings across both China and the U.S., especially in science and engineering fields. He aims to gain a deeper understanding of global innovation trends, build cross-cultural communication skills, and examine the role of technology in shaping international cooperation.
Sophia Kohmann
Government & Economics
Dartmouth College 2028
Sophia is eager to learn about Chinese culture, technological advancement, economic growth, and daily life. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time outdoors.
Members
Arvin Mou
Economics
Cornell University 2029
Arvin is a rising college freshman that is interested in economics. He has visited China multiple times and is keen to learn more about its industry. He aims to understand the global economy at a high level. Separately, he plays violin, cooks, and explores cities and natural scenery.
Bryan Zhong
Biology
Emory University 2028
TBD
Catherine Zhang
Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota 2029
Catherine is fascinated by China’s rapid technological rise and hopes to learn more about leading Chinese companies and universities. Her hobbies include reading, watching TV, and figure skating.
Chris Ge
Business Administration & Data Science
University of California, Berkeley 2028
Chris Ge is an incoming sophomore at UC Berkeley double-majoring in Business Administration and Data Science. He wants to immerse himself in international business—especially in hubs like Shanghai—to understand how Chinese companies operate and to enhance his own business endeavors in the U.S. Chris leads consulting projects on campus and enjoys cooking, hiking, strength training, and video games.
Ethan Sie
Mechanical Engineering
UC Berkeley 2029
Ethan is an incoming freshman mechanical-engineering major at UC Berkeley. He seeks industry exposure and wants to compare technology applications in China. He plays saxophone, badminton, and hangs out with friends.
Feng Yi Yang
Accounting
New York University 2028
Feng Yi Yang is a rising sophomore at NYU exploring business fields from real estate to finance. He’s curious about AI’s future in business and recently built his first Mac-mini-based desktop.
Frank Lin
Computer Science & Economics
Stanford University 2029
Frank is an incoming freshman at Stanford planning to explore the intersection of technology, policy, and economics. He enjoys reading, hiking adventures, and travel.
Jerry Chen
Computer Science, Economics & Data Science
MIT 2028
Jerry is a rising sophomore at MIT. He sees SUBP as a way to observe economic theory in action from a global viewpoint. In his free time, he cooks, plays volleyball, dominates ping-pong matches, and sings.
Lawrence Hao
Environmental Sciences
SUNY Binghamton 2028
Lawrence applies chemistry, politics, and philosophy to environmental issues. During SUBP he’ll study China’s renewable-energy infrastructure. He also practices mixed martial arts, cooks, and reads.
Nia Lam
Information Science
University of Wisconsin–Madison 2029
Nia is intrigued by technology’s impact on daily life and global relations. She enjoys drawing, reading, and card games.
Ryan Young
Physics & Mathematics
Mark Keppel High School 2026
Ryan is a rising senior exploring physics and math. He codes fun projects, learns CAD, and hopes SUBP will give him firsthand experience with university-level research in China.
Stone Li
Computer Science & Cognitive Sciences
Rice University 2025
Stone recently graduated from Rice and now interns at Anytime AI. He hopes SUBP will broaden his understanding of modern Chinese society and research. He enjoys walks, books, and video games.
Tamara Kohmann
International Relations and Economics
University of Pennsylvania 2029
Tamara is interested in the relationships between countries and hopes to gain a greater understanding of China’s rapid economic growth and development in recent decades. She would also like to expand her knowledge on the country’s history and culture.
