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Tengfei Zheng
PhD, Department of Chemistry, MIT, Organic Chemistry, Microbiology, Assay Development, Antibiotics
Tengfei Zheng, PhD, is an accomplished academic and educator with a background in chemistry and biochemistry. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Science at Peking University in 2003 and later earned her PhD in Chemical Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2014.4
After her doctoral studies, Zheng transitioned from academia to primary and secondary education. She is currently the principal of Shanghai Little Bridge School, where she focuses on educating young students and instilling in them a sense of social responsibility and moral values. In her role, she emphasizes the importance of making educational content relatable and understandable for children.12
Zheng's research interests during her academic career included organic chemistry, microbiology, and assay development, particularly in the context of antibiotics.3 Her decision to move into education reflects a broader trend among some PhD holders who seek more fulfilling career paths outside traditional academic roles.1
