Jinghan Wang
Height: 5’8
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Languages: English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean
Occupation: Tech CEO; Harvard Medical School Research Assistant
Jinghan Wang was born in China and immigrated to Canada during high school. She graduated with honours in Mathematics from the University of Toronto, where she was a finalist in the 2023 Alibaba Global Maths Competition and the only female representative to discuss women’s development and contribution in mathematics with Jack Ma, the former richest man in Asia. She now works as a research assistant at Harvard Medical School. She is also the founder of World Science Hill, a leading tech media outlet, and Inversion, an ophthalmology company. She is committed to breaking down gender bias and using her scientific knowledge for the benefit of the entire humanity. World Science Hill currently reaches millions of readers in Asia, fostering interdisciplinary research and contributing to the advancement of human science. Inversion, on the other hand, is dedicated to helping people with low vision to enhance their eyesight and live with dignity and convenience.
Meanwhile, Jinghan Wang is a well-known Asian model with a wide range of influence in Asia. Jinghan Wang serves as Hong Kong TV’s health ambassador and Jiangxi Mobile TV’s international communication ambassador, with a peak daily view count of 170 million. 2021, she was selected as Hong Kong TV’s Extraordinary Person of the Year. The values of health and friendship she conveys have infected countless people. She has been recognised by the media as the “White Rose of Canada” for her outstanding work and influence. Since high school, she has participated in many activities to help leukaemia patients, children with cancer and children with disabilities. These activities strengthened her determination to work at Harvard Medical School, where she hopes to help more people through the power of science. Jinghan Wang is not only successful in her career, she is also a dynamic and curious person in her life. She loves oil painting, taking on the challenge of escape room puzzles, exploring the world of VR games, and even learning to fly a small fixed-wing aircraft. She is also passionate about the outdoor activities, with hiking and long-distance running being her favourites. Her optimism inspires us hope and warmth, and her resilience is an example of defying any difficulty or challenge.
What are your interests and what do you enjoy doing the most?
- Oil paintings
- Mountain Climbing
- Long Distance Running
- Escape Rooms
- VR Games
- Cooking
- VR Escape Room
List any special training you have had (music, art, drama, dance, etc.)
- Oil Paintings
- Music
In what sports, if any, have you participated?
- Mountain Climbing
- Long-distance running
- Yoga
Name one person, other than your parents, who has had the most influence on your life. Why?
Robert Langer, He is the co-founder of Moderna and the youngest member of the Three Amercian academies. At the same time he is my mentor, he taught me medical science and and inspired me to contribute to both science and human beings. We wrote scientific articles together.
What is your proudest personal accomplishment (other than participating in this pageant)?
I was a finalist in the Alibaba Global Maths Competition in 2023, and I was the only female participant in an open dialogue with the former richest man Jack Ma in Asia. I want to break down gender bias and show the world what women can do.
What is the most interesting or unique thing that has ever happened to you and/or what is the most interesting thing about you?
I love to follow AI-related pioneering technologies, such as large language models like Llama, ChatGPT and video generative models like Sora.
What is your career ambition and what are you doing or plan to do to accomplish that goal?
I founded World Science Hill, a tech media outlet, and Inversion, an ophthalmology company that I started this year. I want to keep people up to date with the latest science, break down gender bias, and help people with vision disability to see the road ahead and regain their courage, dignity and convenience by using our products.
What would be your “dream job” in life?
Influential women entrepreneurs in science and technology.
Describe where you were raised and what your childhood was like.
I spent my childhood in China and immigrated to Canada in high school. In my early age, I spent a lot of time with my sister and we played card games together after school. Both of us were interested in math-related games like Sudoku. During holiday, we went hiking and traveling with our parents. It is really a warm and sweet childhood. After coming to Canada, I met new friends from all over the world. They enriched my life and encouraged me to pursue my dreams.
List any interesting or unusual jobs you may have had.
- Cat care worker
- Escape Room Experiencer
List any volunteering you have done.
- Tell storybooks for sick children.
- Distributing food to the homeless in the city centre.
- Setting up a charity gala for children with leukaemia in London.
- Rescue stray cats and so on.
What is your most unusual talent?
Mathematical sensitive, strong execution
Where is the most interesting place you have been to?
Whale Watching in Vancouver
What do you hope to be doing in ten years?
I want to be a businesswoman and philanthropist to save more people from poverty and diseases. Personally, I want to learn to cook all types of food and dessert, and write a book about some creative recipes I make.