Tsz Chung Marcus Ho

Third-year undergraduate student at Simon Fraser University with experience in a diverse range of instruments and techniques. Also has prior experience in peer mentorship and tutoring students of varying levels and age groups.

Research Assistant, Gates Group - Simon Fraser University - Simon Fraser University

(2026-05)

• Scientific literature reading and review on radiation-resistant materials
• Compile and report information from papers to supervisor

Volunteer Research Assistant, Storr Group - Simon Fraser University - Simon Fraser University

(2025-01)

• Assisted in designing novel ligands for metallochaperones to reactivate mutant p53 protein
• Honed techniques in organic and inorganic synthesis, chemical identification, and purification
• Trained in basic density functional theory (DFT) calculations with Gaussian and ORCA 6.0

Department Representative - SFU Chemistry Students Society (CSS) - Simon Fraser University

(2025-05 - 2026-04)

• Attended scheduled meetings with the Department Undergraduate Committee (DUGS) and voiced the needs of undergraduate chemistry students
• Led various projects (Beaker mug sale, Student social events, Clubs Day organizing)
• Curated event for Mentorship program for incoming first year students in chemistry

Science Peer Mentor - SFU Sci-Space (Faculty of Science) - Simon Fraser University

(2025-07)

• Provided guidance to incoming first-year science students
• Fostered a welcoming university environment for mentee
• Built strong relationships with program coordinators
• Coordinated with other mentors in running group events

Volunteer - Chemistry Science Rendezvous - Simon Fraser University

(2026-05 - 2026-05)

• Guided elementary school students in hands-on chemistry experiments
• Simplified chemistry theories behind experiments involved
• Prepared chemistry demonstrations for visitors to see

Peer Educator - Fraser International College - Fraser International College

(2024-01 - 2024-07)

• Initiated campaigns to promote the Peer Educator team
• Assisted students with coursework proactively
• Promoted a caring and empathetic environment for students with accessibility learning needs

Joint Honours - Chemistry and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry - Simon Fraser University (2024-09)

International Year One (UTP II) - Life Sciences - Fraser International College (2023-01 - 2024-08)