President

Career Project Manager

Nicole Leung

Nicole is a first-year MINT student from Hong Kong studying Conflict, Peace and Security. While she continues to complete her Bachelor's in Politics, and Media and Cultural Studies, her research interests focus on media modalities and cognitive paradigms in understanding conflict issues within different cultural contexts. 

As the president and careers project manager of CEAS, she is passionate about creating a safe space for students to connect to East Asian culture and politics, while fostering a dynamic and intellectual environment for professional development. 

Being a true ENFJ, Nicole enjoys bringing people together through hosting fun dinner parties. Her mission in life includes sharing the wonderful world of Cantonese cuisine and 80s/ 90s Cantonese pop. 

Vice-President

Career Project Coordinator

Patrick Anderseck

Patrick is a first-year MINT student in Human Rights and Humanitarianism. During his undergrad, he did a 1-year exchange to Seoul, South Korea, where his interest in East Asia led him to delve deeper into Korean politics and society. His research interests are in the East Asian Social Movement, history, and the Korean Peninsula. 

As Vice-President and Career Project Coordinator, he hopes to create a supportive and fun space for people to come together and enjoy exploring what they are passionate about.

Outside CEAS, he loves to do photography/videography, read, or go for a swim in the lake.

Treasurer

Social Project Manager

Yuzuka Motegi

Yuzuka is currently a first-year MINT student in Environment & Sustainability from Japan. Her interests lie in sustainable educational programmes and social innovation, specifically focusing on competency-based public primary education.

As the Social Projects Manager and Treasurer, Yuzuka hopes to strengthen the CEAS community—she believes that CEAS is a sense of home for both students who are from East Asia and students who are interested in East Asian studies and cultures.

Her favourite CEAS pastime is learning how to cook from the many professional chefs on the board and trying out all of the amazing dishes (They truly are chefs!) :)

Academic Project Manager

Rayana Ghosh

Rayana is a second-year student in the department of Anthropology and Sociology; training to be a medical and cultural anthropologist. Her research interest lies in sexual and reproductive health, global histories of medicine, transnational feminist politics, queer and gender non-conforming experiences and anthropological explorations of indigenous health systems, with a broad focus on Asia and its diaspora. 

As Academic Project Manager, they intend to use the platform of CEAS to facilitate conversations on under-researched topics pertaining to the region of East Asia. 

When she’s not busy saving PDFs she’ll never read , Rayana enjoys reading (for pleasure), trying out new recipes, photographing cats and watching movies to honour her inner film connoisseur. 

Academic Project Coordinator

Khanh Trinh

Khanh is currently a first-year MINT student specializing in Sustainable Trade and Finance. 

Prior to joining the IHEID and CEAS, he has had diverse professional experience, including research in academia, project consulting at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and strategy and public policy consulting for energy transition. 

Outside of academia and work, Khanh is a gourmand at heart – he enjoys cooking, sharing meals with friends, indulging in wine, bringing the world to Vietnam, as well as bringing Vietnam to the world.

As Academic Project Coordinator, he hopes that CEAS will continue to serve as the leading student initiative at the Institute on East Asia, and an academic platform that furthers our understanding of the region.

Academic Project Coordinator

Luan Fürst

Luan is a first year MINT student in gender, race, and diversity. Having specialized in East Asia during undergrad, they have broad research interests in East Asian topics, with a special focus on minority experiences and social inequality, as well as political activism.

As an academic project coordinator they hope to keep students engaged with relevant East Asian topics and offer diverse perspectives. 

Outside their academic life they are a huge cat lover, enjoy dancing, deep conversations, and love reading (if they ever manage to actually sit down with a book). 

Newsletter Manager

Mahnoor Khan

Mahnoor is a second year MINT student from Pakistan specializing in Conflict, Peace, and Security.

She would attribute my interest in the East Asian region to the films and literature of East Asia as well as the growing economic influence of many countries in the region, such as Singapore and China. Plus as someone from South Asia, she has a special interest in the history and politics of her neighbouring region.

Website Manager

Chris Dong

Chris is a first-year International Relations & Political Science student with interests in regional studies and global corporate governance. Beyond the realm of political science, they bring a diverse skill set to the table, having gained experience in computer science and serving as a freelance game developer and translator for various projects.

As the Website Manager, Chris is committed to revolutionising the CEAS official website to create an interactive platform that serves as a hub of resources for individuals passionate about East Asian studies, facilitating both learning and community engagement.

Outside academia, Chris dives into subcultures ranging from anime and fanfictions to fantasy board games and niche cinema. Additionally, Chris is a connoisseur of the culinary arts, mastering a range of cuisines with the expertise of a professional home cook.

Graphic Design Manager

Mitsuki Ishii

Mitsuki is a first year MINT student in Environment and Sustainability from Japan. Her interest lies in food and environment, such as environmental impacts of the food system, food loss/waste, and global food inequalities.

Although having no experience in graphic design, she is currently learning through practice to be able to contribute to successful event promotion and raising recognition of CEAS.

In her free time she enjoys watching volleyball matches, reading, and learning Italian and Spanish :)

Social Media Manager

Hsin-Yen Kao

Hsin-Yen is a second-year MINT student from Taiwan (ROC), specializing in Conflict, Peace and Security. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Diplomacy and International Relations (All English-Taught Programme). Her main research areas of interest are Cross-Strait, the Middle East and World War II. 

As a Social Media Manager, she is responsible for posting on various CEAS social platforms. She hopes that through these posts, everyone can learn more about CEAS and become interested in East Asian affairs.

Outside of academics, she enjoys art and music-related activities, water sports (such as diving and swimming), and volunteering. Besides, whenever it snows in Geneva, she screams with joy.