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Ryan Zhilong Peng

Dublin

Summary

  • Detail-oriented with interpersonal and direct hands-on experience in ecology, conservation, archaeological surveying, and preservation of cultural artifacts. Skilled in teamwork, program support, data recording, and data entry. Adaptable to collaborating with diverse teams.

Work History

Semliki Chimpanzee Project Field School

Marshall University
Uganda
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted in the development and execution of a study measuring the diversity of ecological and faunal.
  • Assisted in the observation and data collection of multiple black-and-white colobus monkey troops, recording population, sex, and behavior over an elongated period of time.
  • Gained experience in international conservation systems and methodologies (Uganda specific).
  • Worked closely with experts and guides in Toro Semliki regarding primate tracking, measuring populations of local primate species (Semliki chimpanzees, olive baboons, black-and-white colobus, vervets, Bwindi-Posho gorillas).

Muckleshoot Lithic Field Course

Muckleshoot Tribe
Muckleshoot Reservation, Washington State
09.2025 - 11.2025
  • Assisted in sifting through and rinsing matrix uncovered by previous archaeological surveys in lieu of construction on tribal land.
  • Collaborated with Muckleshoot tribal members and team leaders to identify lithic artifacts (primarily jasper and obsidian tips, flakes, cores, and other evidence of intentional tool-making).
  • Assisted in the organization and preservation of identified artifacts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06-2027

Skills

    Skills:

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Quick and adaptive learner
  • Interpersonal social skills
  • Communicative
  • Research and analysis
  • Project planning and support
  • Data entry and evaluation,

Languages

English (American Standard)
Native or Bilingual
Mandarin (Standard)
Professional Working
Penang Hokkien
Limited Working

Interests

Traveling, experiencing new cultures and academia, 3-D arts

Timeline

Muckleshoot Lithic Field Course

Muckleshoot Tribe
09.2025 - 11.2025

Semliki Chimpanzee Project Field School

Marshall University
07.2025 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Washington