Lexin Zhou

I grew up mainly between two wonderful cities: Elche, a peaceful town known for its UNESCO-recognised palm groves, and Valencia, characterised by its cosmopolitan atmosphere in tandem with yummy paellas, serene beaches and nearby hiking trails in the mountains.

I speak four languages, generally fluent in English, Spanish and Chinese, and know the basics of Valencian (a close relative to Catalan). Outside the realm of science, I spend my time enjoying muscle training, snowboarding, tennis, films, hiking, traveling, playing piano and reading.