Trina (Tian Siyu) is a dedicated animator and illustrator currently pursuing a PhD in Design at Edinburgh College of Arts, with a focus on character animation and posthumanism. Her research explores how animation contributes to the portrayal of posthuman themes in virtual characters and new subjectivities, aiming to advance animation theory and its role in digital culture. Trina is also tutoring for BA Animation 1B: Principles, sharing her expertise in animation techniques with students. With a strong background in both traditional and digital animation, she has contributed to various projects, including short films and game animations. Her work reflects a commitment to blending artistic creativity with technological innovation, pushing the boundaries of animation in contemporary media and philosophical discourse.