Experience

Illumina

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager, Scientific Research Advanced Devices group at Illumina

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Singapore I oversee research and development efforts in novel materials and nanostructures for the next generation of Illumina sequencing and genotyping products. Specifically, • Oversee the technical progress on development novel nanostructures and materials • Guide and develop the team of Engineers and Scientists • Establish and lead the operation of the research-grade clean room facility • Establish partnerships with the local R&D ecosystem • Contribute to organizational… Show more I oversee research and development efforts in novel materials and nanostructures for the next generation of Illumina sequencing and genotyping products. Specifically, • Oversee the technical progress on development novel nanostructures and materials • Guide and develop the team of Engineers and Scientists • Establish and lead the operation of the research-grade clean room facility • Establish partnerships with the local R&D ecosystem • Contribute to organizational excellence and business objectives through company-wide initiatives Show less



A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research

• Singapore
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Department Head - Quantum Technologies for Engineering

  • Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

  Singapore The newly formed Quantum Technologies for Engineering (QTE) Department develops the next generation of quantum sensing and computing technologies focusing on the translation of advanced scientific concepts into devices that address the pressing needs of end-users.

• Program Manager – Quantum Technologies for Engineering Program

  • Jan 2016 - Feb 2022

  Singapore The objective of this programme is to demonstrate a scalable solid-state materials approach to the realization of multiple logic qubit gates for quantum computation with a demonstration of the ability to write, read, and store quantum information. • Responsible for developing a program charter, scope, budget and schedule, communicating with stakeholders, developing a KPI matrix, researching competitors landscape, performing risks assessment and facilitating project agreements.… Show more The objective of this programme is to demonstrate a scalable solid-state materials approach to the realization of multiple logic qubit gates for quantum computation with a demonstration of the ability to write, read, and store quantum information. • Responsible for developing a program charter, scope, budget and schedule, communicating with stakeholders, developing a KPI matrix, researching competitors landscape, performing risks assessment and facilitating project agreements. • Arranged quarterly review meetings, prepared progress reports and reviewed the state of deliverables. Managed the constant flow of information between stakeholders and produced progress reports. Achievements: • 23MS$ program initiated in quantum technologies embracing 5 projects with 31 colleagues from 3 university and 2 research institutes groups. • Presented and obtained senior management approval for the program. • Initiated and coordinated preparation of bi-weekly Newsletters with the latest quantum technology updates for dissemination among program participants • Managed stakeholder relations, change requests and variations, reported program status indicators, engaged with external parties.

• Principal Scientist (Scientist II->Scientist III-> Senior Scientist I-> Senior Scientist III->)

  • Sep 2008 - Feb 2022

  Singapore The research of the Quantum Sensors group is focused on experimental studies of quantum light, and its applications in metrology, quantum information, nano-photonics and biology. • Developed an infrared spectroscopy technique assisted by entangled photons, methods for generation of hyper-entangled and mixed two-photon states and the method of controllable locomotion of microspheres for super-resolution imaging. • Realized noise-robust spectroscopy of plasmonic nanostructures using… Show more The research of the Quantum Sensors group is focused on experimental studies of quantum light, and its applications in metrology, quantum information, nano-photonics and biology. • Developed an infrared spectroscopy technique assisted by entangled photons, methods for generation of hyper-entangled and mixed two-photon states and the method of controllable locomotion of microspheres for super-resolution imaging. • Realized noise-robust spectroscopy of plasmonic nanostructures using entangled photons and implemented the scheme for optimal measurements of entanglement witnesses. • Revealed photon bunching and squeezing using novel multi-pixel photon counters, discovered capability of retinal rod cells to measure photon statistics and demonstrated single photon sensitivity of rod cells using a true single photon source. Achievements: • Secured over 11MS$ of funding through highly competitive grants applications. • Formed and led an independent research group requiring formulating research directions, developing budgets, schedules and manpower management plans. The group is now published in top journals. • Initiated and executed joint R&D projects with the industry and composed industry project reports. • Introduced collaborations with colleagues from integrated photonics, quantum communication, and bio-medical areas leading to the publication of high-impact joint papers. • Conducted performance appraisals and feedback for 12 R&D staff with direct reports.



Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)

• Singapore
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Division Manager – Advanced Concepts and Nanotechnology Division

  • Apr 2014 - Jan 2021

  Singapore The Advanced Concepts and Nanotechnology division looks at the next generation of technologies and is developing physical concepts into proof of concept devices that point towards manufacturability. • Responsible for presenting technology scans and reports to executives on quantum technologies, reporting to grant agencies and leading several industry engagements. • Directed internal IP review meetings, change control board meetings and project review presentations including new… Show more The Advanced Concepts and Nanotechnology division looks at the next generation of technologies and is developing physical concepts into proof of concept devices that point towards manufacturability. • Responsible for presenting technology scans and reports to executives on quantum technologies, reporting to grant agencies and leading several industry engagements. • Directed internal IP review meetings, change control board meetings and project review presentations including new proposals and progress reports. • Required to raised questions as required, seek clarifications, deliver feedback, liaise with vendors, negotiate prices and schedules. Achievements: • Actively involved in the formulation of the department R&D strategy and contributed to operational excellence by suggesting improvements over communication, project management and procurement. • Developed the annual training plan 28 division colleagues, obtained feedback, composed the participant's list and budget of 20KS$). • Member of the task force on the development of scientific leadership which required presenting recommendations to Headquarters for final implementation. • Earned an appreciation certificate from A*STAR Chairman for task force involvement. • Established as key contact for industrial projects and successfully secured several service contracts. Show less



BD

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant – Office of Industrial Innovation

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Singapore This project was focused on the review the state-of-art of advanced digital technologies and analysis of how the client can benefit from their implementation. Achievements: • Obtained client approval after developing a project plan with well defined scope, key milestones and deliverables, job allocation for team members, communication plan, and review schedules. • Collaborated with multiple departments across BD including production, materials planners, sales and logistics to… Show more This project was focused on the review the state-of-art of advanced digital technologies and analysis of how the client can benefit from their implementation. Achievements: • Obtained client approval after developing a project plan with well defined scope, key milestones and deliverables, job allocation for team members, communication plan, and review schedules. • Collaborated with multiple departments across BD including production, materials planners, sales and logistics to understand current issues and discuss the way forward enabled by digitization. • Analysed industry reports and created a set of recommendations on the implementation of algorithmic planning for supply and production floor planning based on IoT and cloud technologies. • Summarized inputs from other two team members and compiled a comprehensive consulting report. • Presented the recommendations to BD Vice president, obtained a positive response and then was invited to follow up with one-on-one meeting with the head of the global material planning supplier group. Show less



DTU - Technical University of Denmark

• Denmark
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• H.C. Oersted Postdoctoral Researcher

  • May 2008 - Sep 2008

  Copenhagen Area, Denmark • Developed a new method of noise-free optical measurements of squeezed light based on correlation of photocurrents • Built an optical setup for generation of squeezed light and automated data acquisition.



Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light

• Germany
• Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• A.V. Humboldt Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Oct 2007 - Apr 2008

  Erlangen Area, Germany • Developed a source of entangled photons based on nonlinear PPKTP waveguide • Built the optical setup and engineered a single photon detection system.



INRiM - Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica

• Italy
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Nov 2005 - Sep 2007

  Turin, Italy • Developed a method for precise calibration of photodetectors for metrology applications. • Studied propagation of polarization-entangled photons in optical fibers for quantum cryptography.