Xingyu Xiao
London,UK
Summary
First-year Biochemistry undergraduate at UCL with experience in scientific communication, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Skilled in translating complex scientific concepts into clear, structured, and audience-appropriate content across digital and in-person platforms.
Interested in applying scientific understanding within the beauty industry, particularly in product claims, regulatory communication, and consumer-facing content.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Team Leader – LINKS-China
International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) 2023
Shenzhen & Paris
2023.02 - 2023.11
- Led development of a synthetic biology solution to sustainably produce fragrance ingredients
- Coordinated project planning across wet-lab, human practices, and design teams, ensuring alignment between scientific and communication outputs
- Designed and conducted surveys and stakeholder interviews, analysing feedback to inform project direction
- Translated complex scientific concepts into clear, structured, and audience-appropriate content across website and written materials
- Developed diagrams and visual assets to simplify biological processes for non-specialist audiences
- Presented the project at iGEM Grand Jamboree (Paris), explaining technical concepts clearly and adapting communication to different audiences
Participant
L'Oréal Brainstorm 2026
London
2026.02 - 2026.03
- Initiated team formation and defined project direction, proposing the core concept of a multi-sensory fragrance experience
- Led product design development, translating abstract ideas into a structured and presentable concept
- Established team workflow and coordination (e.g. shared document systems), ensuring efficient collaboration and organisation
- Developed visual and narrative materials, including video editing, to communicate the concept clearly and effectively
- Collaborated in a cross-functional team to refine the idea based on consumer insight and feedback
Sales & Customer Support Summer Intern
Shenzhen Makefay Cosmetics Co., Ltd (Alibaba International Platform)
Shenzhen
2025.07 - 2025.07
- Managed international B2B enquiries across cosmetic categories (lipsticks, glosses, blushers, eyebrow products)
- Interpreted product specifications and communicated technical details clearly to international clients
- Recommended suitable formulations, shades, and packaging based on client needs
- Coordinated custom branding requests by liaising between clients and design teams
- Developed understanding of private-label positioning, pricing strategy, and global beauty market dynamics
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University College London
London 2025.09 - 2028.06
A-Levels -
Shenzhen College of International Education
Shenzhen 2021.08 - 2025.06
Skills
- Data interpretation & structured analysis
- Experimental design (molecular biology techniques)
- Scientific communication (simplifying complex concepts)
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Presentation & stakeholder engagement
Scientific & Analytical
Communication & Collaboration
Digital & Visualisation
- PowerPoint (visual communication & presentation design)
- Canva&AdobeExpress (visual content & layout design)
- Procreate (creating original visual materials)
- Mandarin Chinese – Native
- English – Fluent
- Japanese – Conversational
Languages
Timeline
Participant
L'Oréal Brainstorm 2026
2026.02 - 2026.03
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University College London
2025.09 - 2028.06
Sales & Customer Support Summer Intern
Shenzhen Makefay Cosmetics Co., Ltd (Alibaba International Platform)
2025.07 - 2025.07
Team Leader – LINKS-China
International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) 2023
2023.02 - 2023.11
A-Levels -
Shenzhen College of International Education
2021.08 - 2025.06