Matthias Chua
Research Assistant at NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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edX Verified Certificate for Statistics and R
edXAug, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions
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Singapore
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Apr 2022 - Present
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NUS Department of Biological Sciences
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Singapore
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Nanyang Technological University Singapore
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Singapore
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Trainee
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Sep 2021 - Mar 2022
• Gathered plant samples from the field, meticulously processed the samples and measured leaf area of samples using ImageJ, enhancing data collection (Supervisor: Ms Nur Estya). • Ran microwave digestion for grounded plant samples and investigated elemental concentration using CHN Analyzer and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer, contributing to data analysis. • Gathered plant samples from the field, meticulously processed the samples and measured leaf area of samples using ImageJ, enhancing data collection (Supervisor: Ms Nur Estya). • Ran microwave digestion for grounded plant samples and investigated elemental concentration using CHN Analyzer and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer, contributing to data analysis.
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NuSoil Pte. Ltd.
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Singapore
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Field Assistant
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May 2021 - Sep 2021
• Procurement of field trial equipment and supplies ensuring the successful and consecutive execution of research experiments. • Conducted various field trial experiments and data analysis which aided in the improvement of company’s soil product in the areas of water, fertiliser and labour cost as well as healthier overall growth in plants. • Procurement of field trial equipment and supplies ensuring the successful and consecutive execution of research experiments. • Conducted various field trial experiments and data analysis which aided in the improvement of company’s soil product in the areas of water, fertiliser and labour cost as well as healthier overall growth in plants.
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National Parks Board
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Singapore
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Environmental Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2020 - Dec 2020
• Experimented biweekly on hand-pollination of Kopsia singapurensis on more than 100 individuals to produce viable seeds and increase the genetic diversity of nursery stock. • Retrieved plant materials from field weekly and carefully selected viable progenies for propagation in the nursery. • Propagated plants from seeds, cuttings and grafting, aiding in species conservation efforts and nursery management. • Boosted the ‘Gardening With Edibles’ initiative through cleaning up address data, collation of returned mail and distribution of seed packs, helping assure all 400,000 applicants receive seed packs. Show less
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Student Researcher
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Dec 2019 - Jun 2020
• Maintained the cleanliness and availability of research equipment for experiments weekly leading to no delay between different sets of experiments. • Processed and propagated more than 500 seeds helping to speed up research. • Harvested and photo-logged leafy crops, contributing to research findings. • Maintained the cleanliness and availability of research equipment for experiments weekly leading to no delay between different sets of experiments. • Processed and propagated more than 500 seeds helping to speed up research. • Harvested and photo-logged leafy crops, contributing to research findings.
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Camphora Pte. Ltd.
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Singapore
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Flora Field Assistant
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
• Recorded flora species on sites with DGPS device and field notes on more than 10 occasions, aided in the formulation of baseline site flora database for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for clients. • Prepared a mock EIA for one project sites with other interns, highlighting the importance of baseline surveying and a comprehensive environmental report. • Presented the basic biology of fungi to team members, emphasising the role of fungi in ecosystems. • Recorded flora species on sites with DGPS device and field notes on more than 10 occasions, aided in the formulation of baseline site flora database for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for clients. • Prepared a mock EIA for one project sites with other interns, highlighting the importance of baseline surveying and a comprehensive environmental report. • Presented the basic biology of fungi to team members, emphasising the role of fungi in ecosystems.
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Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE)
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Singapore
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Intern
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Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
• Taught world music from two countries, sparking students’ interest in wanting to know more about world music and was approached outside class about it. • Taught world music from two countries, sparking students’ interest in wanting to know more about world music and was approached outside class about it.
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Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE)
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Singapore
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Executive
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
• Coordinated the assignment of cases to Senior Executives, greatly improving the efficiency of case clearance in the office daily. • Coordinated the assignment of cases to Senior Executives, greatly improving the efficiency of case clearance in the office daily.
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Education
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National University of Singapore
Bachelor of Science (Hon), Major in Life Sciences and Minor in Japanese Studies -
Anderson Junior College
GCE Advanced Level