Background

Leonard obtained both his M.A. and B.A. in Chinese Studies from the National University of Singapore (NUS). Before embarking on his PhD, he worked as a research assistant at the Asia Research Institute (ARI) and as a teaching assistant in the Department of Chinese Studies at NUS. Additionally, Leonard has taught at Xavier School in Manila.

Asian Languages

Leonard is fluent in Mandarin and Filipino.

Research Interests

Leonard’s research examines the intersections of faith (popular Catholicism) and culture (Chinese culture) within the Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia, with a focus on the local Chinese Catholic communities in Manila and Singapore.

Leonard’s broader academic interests encompass Philippine studies, migration studies, folk religion, missiology (practical theology), as well as race and ethnic relations.

Recent Publication

Yeo, L. & Brown, B.E. (2020). "Navigating Spatial Constraints in the Religious Landscape of Singapore: A Glimpse into the Religious Real Estate Management of the Catholic Church." Sojourn: Journal of Social Issues in Southeast Asia, 35(2), 271-309.