Experience

Roceso Technologies

• Singapore
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-founder and CTO

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  Roceso Technologies is a Singapore based medtech startup offering wearable robotic solutions that bring independence and dignity back to people’s life. Our mission: To empower people with neurological disorders and disabilities through innovations and technologies. The company first product, EsoGLOVE, is a wearable glove that provides assistance to the hand movements during activities of daily living and rehabilitation. It is the world lightest hand rehabilitation and exoskeleton device, offering top functionality and comfort. We bring back patients' independence and dignity. EsoGLOVE is FDA-cleared, and has obtained approvals from Singapore HSA, EU CE, Australia TGA, Japan PMDA and Korea MFDS. To date, the company has successfully launched EsoGLOVE Pro Hand Rehabilitation System in more than 10 countries in the world. https://www.roceso.com/about-us/



Cygni Advanced Neurorehabilitation Centre

• Singapore
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Director

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  Cygni Advanced Neurorehabilitation (CAN) Centre is a Singapore based neurorehabilitation centre focusing on utilising neuroscience, robotic technologies and data to achieve the best clinical outcome. https://www.cygnirehab.com/ Cygni Advanced Neurorehabilitation (CAN) Centre is a Singapore based neurorehabilitation centre focusing on utilising neuroscience, robotic technologies and data to achieve the best clinical outcome. https://www.cygnirehab.com/



National University of Singapore

• Singapore
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Engineer

  • Sep 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Led original research as a technical lead of research project: Assistive Soft Robotic Glove Intervention using Brain-Computer Interface for Elderly Stroke Patients• Developed software API to communicate between the BCI hardware and soft robotic glove system• Deployed the integrated system in the clinic for a clinical trial. Publication: Brain-computer interface-based soft robotic glove rehabilitation for stroke

• Graduate Researcher

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2017

  • Led original research as a technical lead in soft robotics, assistive/rehabilitation devices, pneumatic and printable soft actuators. • Developed the first-in-class approach (in the field) to directly 3D print airtight soft pneumatic actuators for soft robotic applications using FDM technology. Publication: High-Force Soft Printable Pneumatics for Soft Robotic Applications --> Among Top 5 Most-Cited Articles in Soft Robotics Journal• Roles included needs finding, device design, prototyping, field-testing, forming and maintaining partnerships with clinical collaborators, IP development, surveying opportunities to translate core technologies, and student mentoring.• Mentored 7 FYP students and 3 interns. Mentees were awarded multiple awards, including 1 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Prize, 2 Faculty of Engineering Innovation & Research Awards, and 2 Best Final Year Project Poster Awards

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - May 2016

  Courses:BN2203 Introduction To Bioengineering DesignBN3201 Introduction To BiomechanicsBN4203 Rehabilitation Engineering



National University of Singapore

• Singapore
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Student Researcher

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Involved in Soft Robotics Research • Assisted in starting a new bio-inspired soft robotics lab. Roles include new equipment sourcing and SOP writing. • Developed plant-inspired soft robotics for surgical purposes. • Involved in Soft Robotics Research • Assisted in starting a new bio-inspired soft robotics lab. Roles include new equipment sourcing and SOP writing. • Developed plant-inspired soft robotics for surgical purposes.



National University Health System

• Singapore
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Summer Intern

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Conducted biomechanics and gait analysis of ambulating stroke survivors • Developed IMU sensors for integration of lower limb exoskeleton for stroke survivors • Coordinated with clinicians and study coordinators. Roles included IRB application, patient recruitment coordination, and documentation • Conducted biomechanics and gait analysis of ambulating stroke survivors • Developed IMU sensors for integration of lower limb exoskeleton for stroke survivors • Coordinated with clinicians and study coordinators. Roles included IRB application, patient recruitment coordination, and documentation



A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research

• Singapore
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Summer Intern

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Involved in a research project with substrate cleaning and nanoimprinting. • Gained Cleanroom Experience. • Involved in a research project with substrate cleaning and nanoimprinting. • Gained Cleanroom Experience.