Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Accomplishments
Hobbies
Affiliations
References
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Elena Sun

Elena Sun

LECTURER
Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Dynamic university lecturer and national-level referee with a robust cross-disciplinary background in medicine, education, sports, and media. As a former Visiting Scholar at Peking University, led innovative sports-AI research resulting in SCI publications and delivered invited talks at prestigious events such as the FISU World Conference in Bochum, Germany. Demonstrated experience as a bilingual host at major global sports events, including the Hangzhou Asian Games and Shanghai Archery World Cup, complemented by coaching a national medal-winning university team. Recognized for exceptional adaptability, rapid learning capabilities, and a strong ability to connect Chinese stakeholders with international partners.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Lecturer

Xi'an Peihua University
08.2018 - Current

Teach Sports Psychology, Human Anatomy, Archery, and Cultural Studies. Lead archery team to multiple national medals. Conduct research on heritage sports and digital innovation.

Competition Director

14th National Games of China
01.2020 - 01.2021

Coordinating archery competition activities and ceremonies, improving spectator enjoyment, training referees and volunteers, and securing corporate sponsorship through deliberate outreach.

Visiting Scholar

Peking University
09.2024 - 07.2025

Cooperated with Faculty of Sports in conjunction with School of Mathematical Sciences on sports and AI ventures—actively involved in Digital Human Training Lab and 3D Shuttlecock Research Project.

International Event Host/Sports Commentator/Referee

Organizing Committee
2019 - Current
  • Hangzhou Asian Games (2023) – Bilingual host and Sports Presentation Director for Archery and Modern Pentathlon.
  • Shanghai Archery World Cup (2023) – Commentator and Judge.
  • Chengdu World University Games (2023) – Commentator.
  • WBSC U23 Baseball World Cup (2024) – Sports Presentation Director.
  • Beijing Asian Para Archery Championships(2025)- Judge.
  • Chengdu 2025 World Games(2025)-Sport Technical Operations

Education

Ph.D. - Management

MUST
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Education

University of Southampton
UK
04.2001 -

Medicine

Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine
Xi'an, China
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Languages: Native Mandarin; Fluent English
  • Cross-Cultural Liaison
  • Writing & Public Speaking
  • Event planning experience
  • Team leadership qualities
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Exceptional communication

Interests

pípá, Piano, Singing, Dragon Boat, Taekwondo, Badminton

Travel & Cultural Exchange, Photography

Accomplishments

  • Achieved multiple medals as an athlete in national-level archery competitions; successfully coached student teams to win medals at national university championships.
  • Recognised as an Outstanding Contributor at the 14th National Games of China (2021) for excellent performance in event supervision and sports presentation.
  • Published multiple peer-reviewed journal papers and presented research at major international conferences: ICDI 2025, Kuala Lumpur, FISU World Conference, Rhine-Ruhr, Germany (invited speaker).

Hobbies

Pípá (Chinese lute), Piano, Dragon Boat, Taekwondo, Badminton, Travel & Cultural Exchange


Affiliations

  • Vice-President of the Tongchuan Archery Association
  • Secretary-General of the Shaanxi Student Sports Association Archery Committee
  • Vice-President of the China Ethnic Sports Association – Medical Sports Integration Committee

References

  • Hongcai, Wang, Prof., wanghc56@hotmail.com, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Doctoral Supervisor
  • Jerry T.W., Chow, Assoc. Prof. Dr, jerrychow@must.edu.my, School of Business, MUST, Senior Lecturer
  • Jinwen, Ma, Prof., jwma@math.pku.edu.cn, School of Mathematical Sciences, Peking University, Doctoral Supervisor

Timeline

Visiting Scholar

Peking University
09.2024 - 07.2025

Competition Director

14th National Games of China
01.2020 - 01.2021

Lecturer

Xi'an Peihua University
08.2018 - Current

Ph.D. - Management

MUST
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Education

University of Southampton
04.2001 -

Medicine

Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine
04.2001 -

International Event Host/Sports Commentator/Referee

Organizing Committee
2019 - Current
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