Zehao is a graduate student in the Instructional Technology and Media program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Originally from China, he earned his bachelor's degree from Hong Kong Baptist University. He also works as a graduate assistant at the Center for Engaged Pedagogy at Barnard College and as a research assistant at the Transformative Learning Technologies Lab at Teachers College.

His research interests include the application of technology in classroom teaching and learning, especially generative AI and collaborative tools. He is also interested in AI literacy, language education, and materials development. Outside of academics, he loves cooking, especially Chinese and Korean cuisine.