Heiko Khoo
London
Summary
Researcher, educator and writer with over 35 years of experience analysing complex political, economic and social systems. PhD in Chinese Political Economy from King's College London, supported by an MA in Chinese Studies. My career has combined academic research, education, journalism, broadcasting, public communication, historical research and digital technology. I have founded and led educational and research organisations, developed university-level educational materials, published internationally, built early internet-based research services, and more recently have applied frontier AI systems to research, analysis, writing and multimedia production. I am an experienced user of Claude Code, ChatGPT, Qwen and Minimax, using large language models for research, reasoning, structured analysis, prompt engineering, coding assistance and AI-assisted content creation. Seeking opportunities in AI evaluation, model assessment, expert reasoning, research, prompt engineering and subject-matter expertise.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant AI Analyst, Trainer & Researcher
AI companies
01.2020 - Current
- Design and evaluate AI-assisted research and content production workflows using frontier AI systems.
- Executed AI-assisted research across complex subject areas, delivering insights to inform project direction.
- Developed methodologies for structuring prompts in AI systems, enhancing clarity and effectiveness..
- Developed methodologies for structuring prompts in AI systems, enhancing clarity and effectiveness.
- Apply LLMs to research, coding assistance, writing and multimedia production.
- Conducted tests and comparisons of new AI systems, assessing performance to guide strategic decisions..
- Design repeatable AI production pipelines.
- Conducted tests and comparisons of new AI systems, assessing performance to guide strategic decisions.
Public Speaker
Speakers Corner
01.1985 - Current
- Regular public speaker and debater for over forty years.
- Present on politics, economics, philosophy, history, science and current affairs, communicating complex ideas to diverse audiences while responding to challenging questions in real time.
- Evaluated current affairs and research findings to incorporate relevant data into speeches, ensuring content was current and insightful.
Broadcaster and Producer
Speakers' Corner Radio Show – Resonance FM
01.2003 - 01.2020
- Produced and presented a weekly radio programme exploring politics, economics, philosophy and public debate from Speakers' Corner, Hyde Park.
- Interviewed guests in public for live and recorded broadcast material.
- Responsibilities: Programme research, Interviewing, Audio production, Editing, Script development, Weekly broadcasting, Public communication.
Founder and Principal
People's University
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Founded and led the organisation.
- Founded and directed independent adult education initiative, offering free courses in politics, economics, philosophy, history, and social theory to promote lifelong learning.
- Developed organisation into a thriving learning community of 6,000 participants, fostering engagement and collaboration.
- Managed all operations and strategic development.
- Designed and wrote the complete curriculum.
- Designed the complete curriculum and managed every aspect of the institution, combining extensive in-person teaching with one of the UK's earliest internet-supported educational programmes.
- Delivered lectures, seminars and discussion programmes.
- Sourced and managed a team of volunteer organisers, facilitating training and support for effective programme delivery.
- Created educational publications and developed comprehensive learning resources to support curriculum delivery.
- Built and managed the organisation's digital presence.
- Established internet infrastructure and created websites for various political and educational organisations, enhancing their online presence and accessibility.
Founder and Director
China Research Ltd
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Founded and managed specialist research company, delivering tailored insights to clients in academic and policy sectors.
- Founded and managed specialist research company, delivering tailored insights to clients in academic and policy sectors.
- Designed and created specialised research products tailored to meet client needs in the academic and policy sectors.
- Managed client subscriptions and research services, ensuring timely delivery of critical research materials.
- Provided essential support to top academic and policy institutions, facilitating research initiatives and data access.
- Organised and analysed large international document collections, enhancing accessibility for research initiatives.
- Built one of the earliest online delivery systems for FBIS research materials.
- Clients Included: Amnesty International, SOAS, University of London, School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES), Freie Universität Berlin, The China Quarterly, Academic researchers and research institutions.
Parliamentary Candidate
Workers Party of Britain
01.2024
- Contested 2024 UK General Election, organised 7 hustings debates, facilitating candidate policy presentations through public meetings, media interviews, and community engagement.
Doctoral Researcher
King's College London
01.2018
- Completed PhD in Chinese Political Economy, 2018
- Thesis: Is China Still Socialist
- Conducted Marxist critique of János Kornai's analysis, contributing to scholarly discourse on Chinese political economy
- Research areas included: Chinese political economy, Comparative economic systems, Institutional analysis, Social systems analysis, Marxist political economy, Economic development.
Educational Content Author
Macat International
- Commissioned to produce university-level educational study guides and analytical summaries of major works in political economy and socialist theory.
- Publications: Karl Marx – Capital, Friedrich Engels – Socialism: Utopian and Scientific.
- Analysed complex academic texts to extract key themes and arguments for educational clarity.
- Created concise educational summaries aimed at enhancing comprehension of complex subjects.
- Develop structured learning materials.
- Communicate difficult concepts clearly for university students.
Opinion Columnist
China.org.cn
- Contributed opinion articles for approximately eleven years on Chinese politics, economics, international affairs and social development.
- Produced analytical articles explaining complex developments for an international readership.
Independent Researcher and Author
Freelance Consultant
- Conducted extensive research into the COVID-19 pandemic in China using Chinese-language sources, official publications, media reporting and historical materials.
- Published a thirteen-part analytical research series through Heiko Khoo Substack and presented the research in an invited interview with the Corona-Ausschuss.
- Skills Demonstrated: Large-scale qualitative research, Evidence synthesis, Source evaluation, Chinese-language research, Long-form analytical writing, Independent investigation.
Director
Marx Walks Ltd
- Develop and deliver original research-based educational programmes for audiences ranging from members of the public to senior professionals, universities and international organisations.
- Responsibilities and Achievements: Conduct original historical and archival research, Design and deliver educational tours and lectures, Develop educational programmes and learning materials, Present complex historical, political and economic subjects to diverse audiences, Manage strategy, finance, marketing and customer relationships, Produce digital educational content, Build partnerships with educational and professional organisations.
- Founded and manage a specialist educational company delivering historical walking tours, lectures and educational programmes focused on the political, social and economic history of London.
- Clients: Educational programmes delivered for: Embassies and diplomatic delegations, Universities and colleges, Trades Union Congress (TUC) and trade union organisations, Senior corporate leaders and executive groups, Academic researchers, International visitors, Members of the general public.
Education
PhD - Chinese Political Economy
King's College London
01-2018
MA - Chinese Studies
King's College London
01-1993
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence
- Claude Code
- ChatGPT
- Qwen
- Minimax
- Prompt engineering
- AI evaluation
- AI-assisted research
- Workflow design
- AI image generation
- AI video generation
- Comparative evaluation of generative AI systems
- Media & Publishing
- Final Cut Pro
- Audio production
- Digital publishing
- Online education
- Educational content development
- Research analysis
- Data evaluation
- Educational programme design
- Public speaking
- Client engagement
- AI integration
- Content production
- Qualitative research
- Evidence synthesis
- Strategic management
- Complex problem solving
- Community engagement
- Multimedia production
- Creative thinking
- Critical-thinking
- Analytical-thinking
- Research techniques
- Political awareness
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper Intermediate
B2
German
Proficient
C2
Custom
Available upon request.
Timeline
Parliamentary Candidate
Workers Party of Britain
01.2024
Consultant AI Analyst, Trainer & Researcher
AI companies
01.2020 - Current
Doctoral Researcher
King's College London
01.2018
Broadcaster and Producer
Speakers' Corner Radio Show – Resonance FM
01.2003 - 01.2020
Founder and Principal
People's University
01.1999 - 01.2004
Founder and Director
China Research Ltd
01.1995 - 01.1997
Public Speaker
Speakers Corner
01.1985 - Current
Educational Content Author
Macat International
Opinion Columnist
China.org.cn
Independent Researcher and Author
Freelance Consultant
Director
Marx Walks Ltd
PhD - Chinese Political Economy
King's College London
MA - Chinese Studies
King's College London