About Dan

I am a South Korean-born, Aotearoa New Zealand-raised researcher in behavioural genetics and music science. I completed a conjoint BSc/BMus at the University of Auckland, and a BSc (Hons) in psychology after that. I then moved to the University of Melbourne to pursue a PhD in the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences.

In a previous life (i.e. before the PhD) I played solo fingerstyle guitar, and also electric bass for a local big band. I taught at a private music school for ~5 years during my undergraduate years.

My niche hobby (every academic has one) is building mechanical keyboards. (I’ll post photos soon.)

Education

2020 - 2024	Doctor of Philosophy Melbourne Schoool of Psychological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne Supervisors: Prof. Sarah WIlson, Prof. Gary McPherson, A/Prof. Margaret Osborne Thesis title: Genetic and environmental influences on singing ability
2019	Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology, First Class School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, University of Auckland Supervisors: Prof. Ian Kirk, Prof. David Lines
2015 - 2018	Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Music (Musicology/Music Education) University of Auckland