Zhiheng (Scott) Kou
Summary
Detail-oriented researcher specializing in American and Chinese cultural nuances across educational levels. Strong background in public health and data analysis enhances AI development and localization efforts. Committed to ensuring data accuracy and cultural relevance in technology applications.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Contributing Author
New York University
New York, NY
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Authored scholarly entry Nihon Falcom selected for formal publication in Encyclopedia of the Game Industry.
- Conducted thorough economic analysis of Nihon Falcom, focusing on niche-market strategies and fiscal longevity.
- Examined intellectual property strategies including music licensing and localization within JRPG market.
- Produced manuscript meeting strict editorial standards, requiring no major revisions prior to acceptance.
Market Expansion Intern
MyMentor Academy
Zhuhai, China
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Spearheaded international market expansion in Zhuhai City, targeting top-tier educational institutions for study-abroad consulting services.
- Executed cold outreach campaigns, securing meetings with key stakeholders for B2B partnerships.
- Conducted due diligence on Sino-US educational cooperation, identifying compliance barriers and restrictions.
- Provided market intelligence to leadership, advising on strategic pivots to optimize resource allocation.
Research Assistant
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, China
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of academic literature, summarizing findings for senior research team.
- Assisted in laboratory experiments and facilitated field data collection to ensure integrity.
- Contributed to significant study on childhood obesity trends in Wuhan, advancing public health initiatives.
- Organized and analyzed data sets to identify correlation factors associated with childhood obesity.
Public Health Intern
Center of Disease Control and Prevention
Zhuhai, China
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Contributed to emergency response efforts at CDC during COVID-19 resurgence in summer 2021.
- Supported epidemiological teams by organizing data and providing logistical support for regional control.
- Collaborated with epidemiology experts, gaining insights into infectious disease monitoring and outbreak assessment.
- Assisted in managing core contact tracing data for timely and accurate reporting.
- Executed data entry, verification, and cleansing to ensure reliability of information for decision-makers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Global Public Health/Communication
New York University
New York, NY05-2027
High School Diploma -
Episcopal High School
Alexandria, VA05-2023
Skills
- Market research
- Data analysis
- Public health initiatives
- Verbal and written communication
- Public speaking
- Article writing proficiency
- Adobe photoshop proficiency
- Photography
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited
Japanese
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Contributing Author
New York University
09.2025 - 12.2025
Market Expansion Intern
MyMentor Academy
05.2024 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
06.2022 - 08.2022
Public Health Intern
Center of Disease Control and Prevention
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Global Public Health/Communication
New York University
High School Diploma -
Episcopal High School