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Duke Kunshan Student Alumni Board (SAB)

The SAB is a student-led organization that serves to bridge the gap between students, alumni, and the university community. It works closely with the Office of Development and Alumni Relations in engaging programs and initiatives that help to connect alumni to the university, develop student-alumni relations, cultivate DKU traditions, and inspire Forever DKU spirit among students.

Board members are students from all class years who have a passion for fostering student-alumni interaction and strengthening the bond they have with the alumni family and their class.

What does the SAB do?

  • Serve as student representatives and advise on the development of alumni relations from students’ view
  • Help fellow students access the benefits of networking and interacting with alumni
  • Take initiative in planning and producing new events and programs for DKU students and alumni
  • Develop and implement communication strategies for students and alumni engagement 
  • Support the Office of Development and Alumni Relations by assisting with alumni events

Meet the SAB members

Please feel free to contact dku-sab@dukekunshan.edu.cn if you have any questions or simply want to connect!

Tianyu Wu, UG'23

Chair

Areas of study: Applied Mathematics and Computational Science/Math

Hello everyone! I am Tianyu Wu, a junior student majoring in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science at Duke Kunshan University. I joined DKU SAB as head of marketing and communications subdepartment last year, and I am honored to be appointed as the chair of DKU SAB from this year. I hope that our DKU SAB will continue growing and engaging more Duke/DKU Alumni with our organization so as to bring more valuable resources to current DKU students.

Chunyu Liu, UG'24

Alumni Stories Team Leader

Areas of Study: Political Economy/Economics

Hii! I am a DKU student from class 2024, my major is Political Economy with a track in Economics. I love traveling, playing the piano, and talking with people. I am currently an office assistant at the Residence Life department, a peer mentor under Undergraduate Advising & Academic Resource Center, and I am also a treasurer at DKU Running Club. Besides, I will work as an intern at KPMG this summer. At SAB, I am the treasurer and leader of the Alumni Story group. I am very passionate about connecting students to alumni and building active relationships between them.

Yike Guo, UG'24

Alumni Talks Team Leader

Areas of study: Data Science

Hi guys! My name is Yike Guo, a sophomore student majoring Data Science in DKU. I feel pleased to join the SAB community. I enjoy communicating with people from all walks of life and it is always fun to chat with our excellent alumni and listen to their fascinating stories. As the leader of Alumni Talks group, I am mainly responsible for organizing our monthly alumni talk and alumni panel. Looking forward to meeting you in our next alumni talk!

Boqing Zheng, UG'24

Areas of Study: Data Science

Hi, I’m Boqing Zheng, in class of 2024, majoring in Data Science. Currently, I’m working in SAB Alumni Story Team and also working as an A5 Assistant in Residence Life. In terms of my hobby, I like playing badminton and I’m honored to be a member in DKU Badminton Varsity. I hope I and my team will bring more attractive alumni event for everyone in DKU!

Haiyi Liu, UG'23

Areas of Study: Behavioral Science/Psychology

Hi, this is Haiyi, a junior student in DKU, majoring in Behavior Science, Psychology track. I’m very glad to join SAB as one of the members of the Alumni story team. My interests include reading, singing, and playing draft. I’m happy to help DKU students to build a network with DKU/Duke alumni.

Hongruo Wang, UG'23

Areas of study: Political Economy/Economics

Hi everyone! My name is Hongruo Wang and I am a junior student in DKU. My major is Political Economy with the track of Economics. I am currently working as a resident assistant in the Residence Life. I am so pleased to be one of SAB members and hope to foster DKU community bonds as well as alumni connections. Looking forward to seeing you in future SAB events!

Jiayang Yu, UG'25

Areas of study: Political Economy/Economics (TBD)

Hello everyone! My name is Nimo and I am a freshman at Duke Kunshan University. I am more than glad to join the Student Alumni Board to bridge the gap between students and alumni in DKU community. Besides my role in SAB, I am a case writer of YLGHC and a translator of Medical Mindset Club. Apart from my work, I enjoy sports, communicating with others and watching movies. Anticipating meeting and cooperating with you soon!

Jingcheng Wu, UG'23

Areas of study: Data Science

Hi all! My name is Jingcheng Wu and I am a junior majoring in Data Science at DKU. For the last two years, I have worked as student assistant at the Office of China Enrollment Management at DKU. I have also been involved in several student organizations and publications including KSAC, The Blue Dragon, and Intersections. My current research interests include Data Science + Art and endometriosis patients in China. I am thrilled to serve on the Alumni Talks Team of SAB, and I look forward to contributing to the Duke and Duke Kunshan community.

Karen Wang, UG'24

Areas of study: Data Science

Hi everyone! My name is Karen Wang and I am a sophomore from Toronto, Canada. I am interested in studying Data Science or something related to computer science. I joined the Student Alumni Board because I want to help foster lasting relationships within the greater Duke Kunshan community. Some of my hobbies include dancing, listening to k-pop, playing the piano, gaming, and making projects to try to connect all of the above together. I look forward to meeting you at one of SAB’s future events!

Lin He, UG'23

Areas of study: Data Science

Hello everyone! I am a junior student majoring in Data Science in Duke Kunshan University. I have joined DKU SAB for a year and I also joined Duke SAB when I was studying at Duke. I am now a member of the Alumni Story Group. Apart from my work, I also have a wide range of interests including playing the violin, reading books, and watching movies.

Nicolás Velasco Pérez, UG'25

Areas of study: Political Economy/Economics (TBD)

Hello everyone! My name is Nicolás (Nico) Velasco Pérez. I’m from Medellín, Colombia and I’m currently a first-year at DKU. I’m almost certain that I will major in Political Economy with a track in Economics. I am very excited about being part of SAB! Apart from SAB, I am a First Year Experience Program Assistant, the chair member of the First Year Student Advisory Council and an Arete Fellow at Duke Effective Altruism. Academically, I am very interested in Fintech, Blockchain, Sustainability and Development Economics. Beyond that, I love running, hiking, reading and contributing to my community in any way I can. I am very excited about being part of SAB!

Sydney Chen, UG'25

Areas of study: Political Economy/Political Science (TBD)

Hi there! My name is Sydney, and I am freshman (possibly) studying Political Economy with a track in Political Science. This year, I am joining SAB’s Alumni Stories Team. I’ve always loved writing and connecting with people through conversation, so I am stoked to be a part of such a meaningful pursuit. At Duke, I am also a consulting analyst for the Duke Impact Investing Group. Outside of school, I enjoy rock climbing, listening to good music, and playing with my Australian Shepherd. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Waner Shao, UG'24

Areas of study: Political Economy/Economics

Hi, my name is Waner Shao, a rising junior at DKU, majoring in political economy with an economics track. I love music, traveling, and watching movies. I am always enthusiastic to explore and learn new things. Currently, I am in SAB’s alumni talk department. I look forward to working with other members in SAB and boosting the opportunities and development this organization can bring to DKU!

Xinxin Zhang, UG'25

Areas of study: Political Economy/Economics (TBD)

Hi, I am Xinxin Zhang, a student from UG 2025. My intended major is Economics. I am very pleased to join the SAB family. As a member of SAB, I hope I could make contributions to the alumni network that supports students’ needs.

Yeonsu Kim, UG'24

Areas of study: Economics (TBD)

Hi guys, my name is Yeonsu Kim from DKU class of 2024. With pursuing to major in Economics, my past experience mainly lies in consulting and finance. I am interested in Entrepreneurship and Startup environments as well, so I am currently leading a startup ZEXT Inc. which develops a social media for international students. Some of my hobbies are dancing and singing, and I also love talking with various people around the world. This is one of the reasons I joined DKU SAB.

Yilun Yang, UG'24

Areas of study: Political Economy/Economics

As a 2024 undergraduate student in DKU, I am still exploring my major and will focus on economics direction. I am interested in taking part in diverse school activities and have employed the opportunities offered by DKU to participate in many different DKU programs. I am one of the members of SAB and a program assistant in DKU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Sector. SAB offers group members ample opportunities to be in different positions and exercise different skills. In the first several months, I was assigned to the Event Organization Team and was specifically responsible for the market research. Moreover, I am the leader of the program TS-GO in Dii (Duke innovation incubator) and presented our program at the Inaugural Meeting of DKU University-industry Alliance Advisory Board. Moreover, I am one of the members of the 2020 Duke-UNC leadership Summit and took the responsibility for fundraising.

Zhiyao Li, UG'25

Areas of study: Political Economy/Economics (TBD)

Hi! This is Zhiyao Li, a freshman at Duke Kunshan University. My intended major is Political Economy with a track in Economics. I am currently taking great interest in exploring economy-related fields and seeking for relevant opportunities. Besides, I have pretty much interests such as French, traveling, and playing Guzheng. Looking forward to learning more through Alumni future events!