Ezmond Cheung

Dedicated and compassionate research professional with a strong background in clinical research, data analysis, and project management, I am skilled in conducting assessments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. My personal journey through loss has shaped me into a strong listener and supportive friend, enabling me to offer comfort and understanding to others in need. Passionate about making a difference, I have volunteered for various causes and maintain resilience and well-being through self-reflection. With excellent communication skills, fluency in three languages, and expertise in various software and assessment tools, I am well-equipped to excel in diverse research environments and make a lasting positive impact on the lives of others.

• 2020 International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS), Overall Band Score 8/9
• 2016-2019 Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), The University of Queensland, Australia, First-Class Honours , Examining the Association Between Electronic Cigarette (E-Cigarette) Use and Mental Health on University and National Samples, Supervised by Dr. Gary Chan (Associate Professor, Principal Research Fellow in National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research)
• 2019 Dean's Commendation for Academic Excellence
• 2009-2015 Christian Alliance International School (HK), Alberta High School Diploma with Honours

• Simon S. Y. Lui
• Ling-ling Wang, Wilson SY Lau, Eunice Shing, Ezmond S. L. Cheung, Hera KH Yeung, Kirby CM Tsang, Emma N Zhan, Karen KY Ho, Karen SY Hung, Eric FC Cheung; Raymond CK Chan, Emotion-behaviour decoupling and experiential pleasure deficits predict negative symptoms and functional outcome in first-episode schizophrenia patients, Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 13.89, ASJP-D-22-01989

• Simon S. Y. Lui*, Ling-ling Wang, Wilson SY Lau, Eunice Shing, Ezmond S. L. Cheung , Hera KH Yeung, Kirby CM Tsang, Emma N Zhan, Karen KY Ho, Karen SY Hung, Eric FC Cheung; Raymond CK Chan (2023). Emotion-behaviour decoupling and experiential pleasure deficits predict negative symptoms and functional outcome in first-episode schizophrenia patients. Asian Journal of Psychiatry. Impact Factor: 13.89. Manuscript Number: ASJP-D-22-01989.
• Ezmond, C* ., Taylor B., Jack C., Jack C., Sophie C., Madeline D., Shakayla G., Yuqiao H., Sarah J., Grace L., Ursula P., Brittany P., Abby R., Tianze S., Elodie T., Dani M D., Janni L*. (2020). Conference: Child Development Seminars – Cannabis and Child Development. Research Gate, www.researchgate.net/publication/339457944_Child_Development_Seminars_-_Cannabis_and_Child_Development. Research Interest: 10.3.
• Simon S. Y. Lui*, Ting-Yat Wong, Corine S. M. Wong, Dorothy L. K. Chan, Tommy H. F. Chung, Jonathan C. H. Ma, Charlotte C. L. Chan, Erin H. C. Lei, Yandy Y. Li, Anna S. Y. Yuen, Wesley C. Y. Tang, Ezmond S. L. Cheung , Eunice Shing, Wing Chung Chang, Sherry K. W. Chan, Edwin H. M. Lee, Christy L. M. Hui, Raymond C. K. Chan, Eric Y. H. Chen. (6-10 April, 2022). A network analysis on schizotypal features, psychopathology and social functioning in a youth epidemiological sample. Congress of the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS), Florence, Italy.

• 2023-Present, Digital Psychotherapist Coach for Social Anxiety Disorder, certified by Oxford Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma (OxCADAT), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Provided tele-psychotherapy services (CBT technique) to clients with social anxiety issues. Collaborated with other treatment providers to coordinate care for clients in order to ensure the best possible outcomes. Provided crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing acute distress due to life events or mental illness exacerbations.
• 2015-2023 Fundraiser for Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society. Help raised over HKD$6.4 million to subsidies over 1,000 needy breast cancer patients for undergoing PET-CT scan and purchasing extra nourishment, breast prosthesis and drugs with currently are not funded by the government or other sources
• 2017-2022, Team Leader and Organiser, Mission Trip to Yangon, Myanmar, Help organised a youth conference for more than 270 orphan children, Organised and led the program for a team of 23 members, Raised over $58,000 (USD) for orphanages in Myanmar
• 2015-2016, Day Time Child Carer, St. Stephen's Society, Plan and organise daily activities for children aged 3-5 years old to help develop their motor and hand-eye coordination skills., Involved in monthly large playgroup event for more than 70 children

• Statistical Skills: SPSS, R, Matlab, Eprime Computer Software
• Psychotherapy: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Low Intensity Online Interventions (LiON)
• Psychosis Scales: Positive And Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), The Brief Negative Symptoms Scale (BNSS), The Clinical Assessment Interview for Negative Symptoms (CAINS) etc.,
• Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) & Aesthesia Scales: Simpson Angus Scale (SAS), The Barnes Akathisia Rating Scale (BARS)
• Cognitive & IQ assessments: WAIS-III, Cambridge Neurological Inventory (CNI)
• Functional Assessments: Social and Occupational Functioning Assessment Scale (SOFAS), Functional Assessment Scale (FAS), UCSD performance-based skills assessment (UPSA)
• Languages: Cantonese, English, Chinese/Mandarin, Japanese
• Administrative skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CANVA, Video Editing, Drone Filming
• Certified Advanced Open Water Diver (PADI)