Renee M.

Chemist, hobby/freelance artist

Born in Hong Kong and grew up in Canada, Renee obtained her Ph.D. degree in Chemistry at the University of British Columbia before moving to Nagoya, Japan.

 

She was always interested in drawing and had extensive experience with many art software that led her to working at a design company. Her art journey continued even in the scientific path: While working as a researcher, Renee has been involved in creating artwork for various research groups, many of which were published as cover artworks in high-impact journals. She strives to communicate science through the usage of colors and art.

Education

  • B.Sc (Honours) in Chemistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus (Canada)
  • Ph.D in Chemistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus (Canada)

Fun facts

  • Pikachu maniac. May have enough Pikachu plush to fill a room at this point.
  • Also runs another website: Blogging Mama, a fan-site dedicated to the popular Japanese mobile game, Puzzle & Dragons.