MrKun Zhao

Technical Services Manager

Chemical and Process Engineering

  • Technical Services Manager
    Chemical and Process Engineering
  • +6433690463 (Work)
  • Chemical and Process Engineering Room 101

BIO

Kun Zhao is the Technical Services Manager for Chemical and Process Engineering, overseeing laboratory operations, specialist equipment, safety systems, and technical support that enable high‑quality teaching and research. With expertise spanning electronics, IT, and engineering systems, he ensures UC’s process‑scale and laboratory facilities are reliable, compliant, and optimised for staff and students. He also supports engagement with external users, helping industry and research partners access UC’s specialist engineering capabilities safely and effectively.

TE WHARE WĀNANGA O WAITAHA - UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY APPOINTMENTS

  • Technical Services Manager
    University of Canterbury, Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering1 Oct 2018 - present

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Student Liaison Officer and IT Support
    New Zealand College of Business, Chrsitchurch, New Zealand1 Oct 2010 - 1 Oct 2019

DEGREES

  • Bachelor of Applied Computing
    Lincoln University, Lincoln, New Zealand1 Feb 2004 - 1 Dec 2006
  • Bachelor of Software & Information Technology with Honours
    Lincoln University, Lincoln, New Zealand1 Jan 2007 - 1 Jan 2008
  • Immigration Law and Practice in New Zealand
    Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand1 Feb 2011 - 1 Jul 2011
  • EWRB Electrical Service Technician
    Ara Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand1 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2020

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Electrical Service Technician
    EWRB, New Zealand

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • Chinese (Cantonese)
    Can read, write, speak and understand

FACULTY

  • Faculty of Engineering

AVAILABILITY

  • Technical expertise & support

FIELDS OF RESEARCH