Siyao Shi

Siyao Shi, China Research Manager

Siyao earned a BSc. double major in Zoology and Biology at the University of Toronto, where she studied animal behaviour and worked as a research assistant at the Center of Biological Timing and Cognition. She furthered her interest in animal welfare science by pursuing a MSc. degree at the University of Edinburgh.

Siyao has experience from animal organisations around the globe including Canada, Germany and China. She was on the committee of China’s first farm animal welfare standards. She has worked closely with research institutes, including serving as the Deputy Director of the Youth Editor’s Committee of Animal Research and One Health.

Siyao joined Compassion in World Farming in 2021. As the China Research Manager, she works closely with research institutes, companies and other organisations to ensure the establishment and implementation of higher animal welfare standards in China.

E-mail: siyao.shi@ciwf.org