Jinhui Zhao is currently working as scientist and senior data analyst at the University of Victoria Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR). His research interests include epidemiology and statistics of substance use (including alcohol, nicotine, illicit drugs and gambling).

Zhao received his medical degree from Harbin Medical University, China, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Demography from Jawaharlal Nehru University, India, a MSc degree in Epidemiology and Diploma in Addiction Studies from University of Toronto and his PhD in Community Health and Epidemiology from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.