Chemistry

Chemistry Faculty

Head of Faculty-Sciences

Daniel Stonier

Head of Faculty-Sciences, Teacher of Biology

University of York, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Economics and Environmental Management

UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

PGCE in University of York

With over 25 years of teaching experience, Daniel Stonier has over a decade of experience in leading Science departments and teaching at internationally renowned institutions. Daniel is excited to bring his expertise in curriculum leadership, faculty development, and scholarly approach to learning at SClE.

Marco Campisi

Pastoral Deputy Principal, Teacher of Chemistry,

B.Eng Chemical Engineering, University College London
MA Education, University of Bath
PGCE Secondary Science, Brunel University

Marco has taught and been a leader in schools around the world including the UK, Indonesia, China, and the UAE for more than two decades. Prior to joining SCIE, he was a Pastoral Leader at a High School in Jiangsu.

Jeff Kearns

Assistant Academic Principal, Teacher of Chemistry

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Dalhousie University

Master of Science, Organic Chemistry, University of New Brunswick

PGCE, The University of Nottingham

Jeff has been teaching for sixteen years at universities and schools in Canada, the UAE, and China. He’s been with SCIE since 2006.

David Gilhooly

Head of Subject-AL Chemistry, Teacher of Chemistry

Manchester University, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

PGCE in University College Worcester

He taught science in the UK for over 20 years before moving to China in 2019 to teach GCSE and A-Level Chemistry. In addition, he has also many years of departmental management experience.

Manoj Odungat

Head of Subject-GL Chemistry, Teacher of Chemistry

Bachelor of Science Education– Chemistry (BSc.Ed), University of Mysore, India

The co-author of the book “ Chemistry Matters 3rd Edition” – Marshal and Cavedish Education

World’s most dedicated teacher award shortlist 2024 – by Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards

“Excellent Foreign Teacher in Sichuan Province” award holder in 2009 as well as 2010

Mr. Odungat has UK (CAIE and Edexcel) A-Level Chemistry teaching experience for more than 18 years in China, Maldives, Bhutan and India, including 5 years leading the department.

Paul Murray

Teacher of Chemistry

Bachelor of Science(Hons), Chemistry, University Of Liverpool

PGCE Secondary Science, Chemistry, Liverpool John Moores University

Mr. Murray has taught as a Chemistry teacher in U.K., Qatar and China for 5 years.

Fabio Lupo

Teacher of Chemistry

PhD Material Science in University of London

Diploma in Education University of Catania.

UK Qualifed teacher

Dr Fabio Lupo is an expert Chemistry Teacher and experimentalist with extensive credentials in research and comprehensive global experience in international schools with language-immersion. He has highly Skilled in Chemistry, Nanoparticles, Organic Chemistry, Materials, Analytical Chemistry and Teaching.

Fabio was awarded a PhD in material Science from University of London and has 12 years experience as Research Scientist in the field of nanomaterials at Max Planck Institute in Germany and INSTM (National Inter-university Consortium of Materials Science and Technology) and University of Catania in Italy. He has taught Chemistry during the last 12 years in Italy, China and Austria. He matured experience in teaching chemistry within the AP, IBDP and GCSE/A-level curricula.

Borka Popovic

Teacher of Chemistry

Master Degree in Methodology of Chemistry Teaching, University of Novi Sad
Chemistry Professor

Mrs. Borka Popovic has more than 25 years of experience in teaching chemistry. She taught chemistry in Serbia in middle schools and grammar school for twenty years and five years at the International School in China. She has experience in teaching A-level and IGCSE Chemistry.

Due to the overall outstanding results of teaching with modern teaching methods, and the high level of didactic-methodical competences which as a result has achieved a high level of students’ knowledge, as well as for participating in research works related to the methodology of teaching chemistry, in 2008 she was awarded the recognition – The best high school teacher in Vojvodina, Serbia, awarded by the Government of the Province of Vojvodina, Republic of Serbia.

Borka has experience in leadership and senior management.

Alex Amaku

Teacher of Chemistry

Master of Science from The London Metropolitan University,
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS),
E-Qualitas NCITT, London.

Over the past decade, Mr. Alex Amaku has been teaching science and physics in the UK and Qatar, with extensive experience in both the British National Curriculum and the International British Curriculum. This experience has allowed him to understand and adapt to different educational frameworks and teaching environments. His passion for teaching and expertise in these subjects have always driven him to help students achieve their academic goals.

Matt McKenzie

Teacher of Chemistry

Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, University of Plymouth

Master of Education, University of Bristol

PGCE Chemistry, University of Southampton

Mr Matthew McKenzie has more than 25 years experience teaching in different settings around the world. He has taught Chemistry in New Zealand, France, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UK. In addition to teaching he also works with a variety of exam boards as an assessor. Matthew is looking forward to teaching in China and is excited to become part of the SCIE Science team.

Yinjiao Gong

Teacher of Chemistry

MA Education (Science), University College London

Qualified Teacher Status, UK

Yinjiao Gong is an international science educator with a diverse background, having worked and studied in Australia, the USA, and the UK for well over a decade. She holds a master’s in education from University College London and have taught across different educational systems, including a year as a professional intern and four years as a full-time teacher in the American public school system. Yinjiao Gong is certified to teach both in the USA and the UK with a Professional Teaching License for Adolescence to Young Adult from the State of Ohio (USA) Department of Education and a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from the UK’s Department for Education. Since joining SCIE in 2022, Yinjiao Gong has been specializing in chemistry education, utilizing her expertise and global perspective to enhance students’ learning experiences.

Ada Wang

Chemistry Teacher

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry Education, Central China Normal University.

Master of Science, Chemistry Education, Central China Normal University.

About 10 years of proficiency in teaching A-level chemistry, coaching international competitions and mentoring for overseas university applications.

Sue Hong

Chemistry Teacher

BSc (Hons) Chemistry, University of Manchester

PGCE Secondary Science (Chemistry), Manchester Metropolitan University

Sue has been teaching since 2014. She has taught Science at high schools in the Northwest of England and joined SCIE in 2021.

Simon Siu

Chemistry Teacher

BSc in Chemical Biology, University of California, Berkeley.

Mr. Simon Siu worked as a tutor at the university for two years. He has more than four years of experience in teaching IGCSE & A-Level Chemistry and Biology. Simon also coaches students joining various chemistry Olympiad and contests.

Emma Zhan

Teacher of Chemistry

Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham,UK

Emma joined SGS as Senior Chemical Engineer in 2017, Emma joined SCIE in 2020.

Queeny Deng

Teacher of Chemistry

BSc Chemistry, Imperial College London
MSc Management, Imperial College Business School

Masaudzo Sinoya

Teacher of Chemistry

Master Degree in Chemistry and Education，Universidad Pedagogico “Enrique Jose Varona” La Habana, Cuba
United Kingdom Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Mr. Sinoya has Over 25 years of experience teaching IGCSE and A-Level Chemistry
Teaching Experience in Various Countries: China, Zimbabwe, Botswana, England, Kuwait. He has taught extremely gifted and talented students and many of them have gained admission to Ivy League universities and other prestigious institutions ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.

Sunny Kim

Teacher of Chemistry

BSc. Chemistry, University of Auckland
Postgraduate degree in teaching, University of Auckland

Ms. Sunny Kim has worked for more than 16 years in New Zealand and China and as a Head of Chemistry and Biology Department for last 6 years. She has experienced both Western and Eastern learning and teaching styles that she strives to find the best solution for both teacher and students.