Giving back to the community
Being healthy is great. Helping others to becoming more healthy is even better.
DNM18
Independent Artist on ᯤSpotifyComposed three original piano pieces and two audio-books. Reached 14,000+ streams with popular track “Cheesy Pyramids.”
Researched how piano melodies influences children’s cognition and emotional well-being, particularly its potential to relieve stress.
Developed “Ruru’s Calm Corner Kit” with music and resources for schools from impoverished areas. Provided teachers and parents with accessible emotional-support tools for children in communities where resources are limited.
Performed piano melodies for 20+ elderly residents in nursing homes, creating opportunities for companionship and collective enjoyment.
Using music to brighten their days, fostering social connection between the young and old generations, and bringing moments of comfort and nostalgia.
Türkiye-Syria Relief Fundraiser
Member of Organizing Team and VendorOrganized a fundraiser for Türkiye-Syria earthquake relief by preparing and selling homemade food to students and staff.
Mobilized the school community to raise over $1,000 in support of communities affected by the disaster.
Facilitated hands-on science experiments and play-based activities for 12 children aged 7-15 with intellectual disabilities, fostering sensory awareness and exploration.
Designed community activities to strengthen social bonds among children and encourage thoughtful parent-child interactions.
Hanoi University of Science
Student ResearcherResearching anthraquinone from Vietnamese Noni plants to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily causes painful swelling and inflammation in the joints.
Won Gold Medal @ Prix Eiffel International Invention and Innovation Contest
Developed a Bayesian-based breast cancer early-detection system (using Python) that integrates clinical indicators to estimate cancer risk, aiming to support earlier referral and diagnosis for patients and healthcare workers, particularly in resource-constrained communities.
Model scored 92% on accuracy; aiming to reach 95% by the end of the year.
The Symphonic Healers
Pianist
Gia An Inclusive Education Development Support Center
InternHwa Chong Int’l School
Student Researcher