Meet the team
Meet the 2024 Writing Coaches team!
Haoyi Li
Hello! I'm Haoyi. I'm a PhD student in anthropological linguistics, where I study the language and art practices of far northern Â鶹´«Ã½AV Aboriginal communities. I love working with students to help them write clearly and succinctly while retaining their own voice. From my own struggles as a student and my experience as a tutor, I will help you avoid common mistakes in academic writing and share strategies to improve. Outside of my PhD, I love coffee, board games, hiking, and going to art galleries.
Kavya Kalutantiri
Hello, I'm Kavya. I'm a PhD candidate in the Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cultural research program. Although I have a keen interest in a variety of disciplines and fields, I consider myself an ethnographer of all things related to food. I'm passionate about academic writing, especially writing creatively and accessibly. So, I would love to share with you the academic skills and strategies I've gained through trial and error over the years. Let's work together to meet your academic goals! In my spare time, I take delight in ikebana, films, hiking and cooking.
Tony Edwards
Hello, I am a PhD student researching Chinese religious, intellectual, and political history from the late Qing to the Republic. Trained in the scholastic discipline of Sinology, my academic background is in Chinese Studies (Mandarin) and Translation Studies (Classical Chinese). I have tutored several courses at the ANU and am passionate about helping students develop their critical thinking and academic writing skills. Outside of academia, my interests include playing the harpsichord, drawing, making cocktails, and reading extensively in a broad range of fields.
Jun Kim (she/her)
Hi, I'm Jun and I'm a PhD student in the School of Demography. Currently, I'm investigating South Korean fertility, with a focus on the extent to which gendered issues influence Koreans’ decisions regarding childbirth. Basically, I'm looking into why Koreans aren't having babies! I love working with young people and especially enjoy sharing my love and passion for writing. Hopefully, through working with me, you'll come to love it as much as I do. As for my hobbies, I love binging sitcoms, playing animal crossing and spending quality time with my loved ones.
Matthew Cunneen (he/him)
Hello! I’m Matt. I’m a PhD student in the School of History, researching the drivers of former convict departures from the Â鶹´«Ã½AV colonies. In my undergraduate degree, I got to indulge in studying history, political science, philosophy, and economics. Enthusiastic mentors passionate about helping students develop their academic writing skills assisted me along the way, inspiring me to do the same for others. Outside of academia, you can catch me swimming, reading, and cooking.
Janet Davey (she/they)
Hi! I'm Janet. I’m a PhD candidate in Chinese Linguistics researching how native Chinese speakers understand idiomatic expressions. As someone who's studied science and humanities courses at ANU and abroad, I know how tricky academic writing across disciplines can be. I'm passionate about clear, accessible writing and looking forward to sharing what I've learned to help you develop your writing voice. When I'm not puzzling over Chinese idioms, you'll find me at the gym teaching group fitness classes—just like writing, it's all about building our strengths and improving bit by bit!