OUR EDUCATOR
Mr. Song Wei LOO
CSS, CSW, CSWS, FWS, IWS, SWS
Founder and Managing Director
Song Wei is a chemist and materials scientist by training. He is passionate in the study and teaching of wines and spirits, typically on the scientific aspects such as viticulture and winemaking. Eventually, his desire to learn has led him down the path of achieving various internationally recognized certifications.
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As a multidisciplinary researcher with strong academic background, Song Wei possesses solid critical thinking, analytical, and presentation skills. He formulates strategies and approaches to tackle exam questions effectively and helps students stay engaged during lectures and tutorials. His pedagogy is designed to ease exam anxiety and promote success in courses.
CREDENTIALS
Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
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WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines (In Progress)
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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (Pass with Distinction)
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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (Pass with Distinction)
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Wine Scholar Guild (WSG)
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Champagne Master-Level with Honors
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French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors (FWS)
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Italian Wine Scholar with Highest Honors (IWS)
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Spanish Wine Scholar with Highest Honors (SWS)
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Society of Wine Educators (SWE)
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Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
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Italian Wine Central (IWC)
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Italian Wine Professional with Honors
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D.O. Cava
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Cava Expert Certificate
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Cava Educator Certificate
Capstone California Wine Certification Program
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California Wine Certification: Intermediate Level 2
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California Wine Certification: Introduction Level 1
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Rioja Wine Academy
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Rioja Wine Diploma
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Diploma in Rioja Wine Tourism
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Rioja Wine Diploma for Trade and Distribution
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Wines of British Columbia
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Ambassador Program Level One
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The House of Lustau
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Certified Sherry Wine Specialist (CSWS) with Highest Honors
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Notes:
For WSET, candidates scoring 85-100 pass with DISTINCTION.
For WSG, candidates scoring 91-100 pass with HIGHEST HONORS; candidates scoring 85-90 pass with HONORS.
For IWC, candidates scoring 90-100 pass with HONORS.
ACADEMIC EDUCATION
2024 — 2027
Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry of Condensed Matter
Université de Bordeaux, France
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Thesis title: Synthesis of New Conducting Molecular Magnets
2021 — 2023
M.Eng. in Materials Science and Engineering
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Dissertation title: Detection of Lifestyle-Related Metabolites in Fingerprint Residues
2016 — 2017
M.Sc. (Chemistry) with Distinction
The University of Manchester, United Kingdom
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Dissertation title: Synthesis and Reactivity Studies of Bis(silyl)amide Lanthanide(II) Complexes
2013 — 2016
B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
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Dissertation title: Investigation of Chemical Compounds Formed from a Solution Mixture Containing a Phenanthroline, a N,O-Donor Ligand and a Cobalt Salt (N,O-donor ligand = Glycine or Sarcosine)