Academic Qualifications
| Qualification | Institution | Year of Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in IP and Innovation Management (Patent Agency) | Singapore University of Social Sciences | 2023 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry | National University of Singapore | 2017 |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry | National University of Singapore | 2010 |
Industry Experience
| Position | Organisation/Institution | Date of Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Executive | Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd | May 2018 – Jun 2020 |
| Senior Executive | National Environmental Agency | Apr 2016 – Apr 2018 |
| Research Assistant | National University of Singapore | Sep 2014 – Mar 2016 |
Experience and Technical Background
Experienced in the following areas of patent practice:
- Chemical & Healthcare
- Life Science & Biotechnology
Primary patent practice areas by technology:
- Chemical & Healthcare
- Life Science & Biotechnology
Research/industry background:
- Chemical & Healthcare
- Life Science & Biotechnology
A. General technical areas:
- Chemical & Healthcare
- Life Science & Biotechnology
B. Honours research:
- Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry
- Detection and measurement of enzymes and proteins using Brewster angle microscopy
- Honours research project collaboration with Institute of Materials Research and Engineering
C. PhD research:
- Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry
- Detection of persistent organic pollutants in the environment and their effect on cellular organisms
- Quantified environmental pollutants in water and the environment suing advanced analytical techniques (LC-MS/MS)
- Investigated the effect of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances on aquatic micro-organisms (algae and water flea) through a novel metabolomics approach.
- Observed the trend of bioaccumulation and effectively apply these micro-organisms for bioremediation in the environment
D. Industry experience:
- Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Water Chemistry
- Chemical, Food, Pesticides and Environment Industry
- Led and implemented global food and environmental marketing strategies for an analytical instruments company; developed applications and materials for the chromatography and mass spectrometry products for the food and environment industry
- Formulated and shaped policies and program concerning environmental protection and resource conservation; Reviewed control for chemical substances in Singapore and planned strategies to tighten the existing controls for hazardous chemicals and products (e.g. pesticides)
- Investigated the composition of bottom and fly ash leachate samples, processed the analytical data using metabolomics techniques and successfully developed a method for water quality monitoring and a screening method for toxicity assessment of bottom and fly ash re-utilization