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OUR EDUCATOR

Mr. Song Wei Loo is the founder, managing director and educator at Loysavoir Academy (LAWS). With a wealth of expertise and an unwavering passion for the subject of wine, Mr. Song Wei is recognized as a wine expert, wine connoisseur, and wine enthusiast.

Mr. Song Wei LOO

CSS, CSW, CSWS, FWS, IWS, SWS

Founder and Managing Director

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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)

  • WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines (In Progress)

  • WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (Pass with Distinction)

  • WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (Pass with Distinction)

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Wine Scholar Guild (WSG)

  • Champagne Master-Level with Honors

  • French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors (FWS)

  • Italian Wine Scholar with Highest Honors (IWS)

  • Spanish Wine Scholar with Highest Honors (SWS)

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Society of Wine Educators (SWE)

  • Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)

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Italian Wine Central (IWC)

  • Italian Wine Professional with Honors

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D.O. Cava

  • Cava Expert Certificate

  • Cava Educator Certificate

Capstone California Wine Certification Program

  • California Wine Certification: Intermediate Level 2

  • California Wine Certification: Introduction Level 1

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Rioja Wine Academy

  • Rioja Wine Diploma

  • Diploma in Rioja Wine Tourism

  • Rioja Wine Diploma for Trade and Distribution

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Wines of British Columbia

  • Ambassador Program Level One

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The House of Lustau

  • 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)

Mr. Song Wei Loo is the founder, managing director and educator at Loysavoir Academy (LAWS). With a wealth of expertise and an unwavering passion for the subject of wine, Mr. Song Wei is recognized as a wine expert, wine connoisseur, and wine enthusiast.
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