Derek has completed an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science and honours in Science in 2017, as well as an honours degree in Physiotherapy at The University of Queensland in 2024. He is driven by his passion for knowledge and the opportunity to expand his horizons. Throughout his degree, Derek has had the opportunity to gather experience from many hospitals, private practice and aged care settings, and has a passion in managing sports-related injuries.
Derek’s passion for physiotherapy was discovered at a young age when he was fascinated by the human body and was further cultivated during laboratory work during his honours degree in Science where he analysed the muscles and fat composition of mice on different diets.
Outside of work, Derek enjoys going to the gym five days a week, playing basketball, watching anime, and spending time with family and friends.