Experience

NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions

• Singapore
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PHD Researcher

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Thesis: Linking seed dispersal ecology to forest restoration, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigationAdvisor: Prof. Koh Lian PinGrants and awards:Recipient of the Lady Yuen Peng McNeice Graduate Fellowship, Loke Cheng-Kim Foundation (2021-2025)

• Research Associate

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  Research associate with the NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions- Led and conceptualised a research project to examine the importance of biodiversity for climate change mitigation.- Conducted literature review on the underlying mechanisms of biodiversity and their role in carbon storage.- Coordinated and organised multi-stakeholder in-person and zoom workshops on Singapore Blue Carbon.- Collaborated with a highly multidisciplinary team of ecologists, spatial modellers and conservation technologists.- Engagement with research, corporate and government partners.- Contributed to content development of outreach materials and webinars. Show less



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• Biodiversity consultant

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Provides fauna / mammal / ecology / camera trapping advisory consultations to Biodiversity Impact Assessment & Environmental Impact Assessment study designs, analyses, and reports. Contributes actively to closed-door engagements on development impact mitigation, urban planning and design concept plans, and collaborative wildlife conservation projects with private, people and government sectors. Projects 2016 - Admiralty forest; Project lead ecologist, mammal specialist 2017 - Jurong EcoGarden@CleanTech Post development biodiversity monitoring; fauna ecology advisor 2017/2018 - Rifle Range Nature Park; fauna ecology advisor & mammal specialist 2018 - Sungei Buloh; mammal specialist 2018 - Pulau Ubin; mammal specialist 2018 - Mandai Ecolodge; mammal specialist 2019/2020 - CR2005; mammal specialist 2020 - Tengah Forest Town; mammal specialist Show less



Singapore-ETH Centre

• Singapore
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Researcher (Ecology)

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

  Researcher with the Natural Capital Singapore and the Ecosystem Services in Urban Landscapes projects in Singapore-ETH Centre, ETH Zurich. - Conceptualised and led the ecological component of the research to quantify the ecosystem services provided by vegetation in Singapore. - Coordinated and designed the large-scale field surveys (>120 field sites) in Singapore, maintained a network of environmental monitoring equipment and conducted field surveys to collect data and conduct analyses on vegetation composition/type, bird diversity and public perception, soil functions to examine ecological and physical processes. - Trained and guided a team of research assistant and interns. - Collaborated with a highly multidisciplinary team of architects, environmental engineers, environmental modellers and ecologists to understand how we can better design urban green spaces to provide ecosystem services to people. - Delivered presentations at international scientific conferences as well as to government partners. - Published 3 first-authored and 2 co-authored peer-reviewed journal papers, and a book. Show less



National University of Singapore

• Singapore
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Master of Science (Biology) graduate

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • 2013 - 2016

  Part time teaching assistant for NUS modules conducting practicals and fieldtrips, marking, managing forums and admin • LSM1103 Biodiversity• LSM2251 Ecology and Environment • LSM3261 Life Form and Function• SSS1207 Natural Heritage of Singapore• GEK1515 Environmental Biology• GEK1542 Forensic Science • SP3202 Evidence in Forensic Science



Tropical Marine Science Institute

• National University of Singapore

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2011 - Jan 2013

  Freshwater research and biomonitoring Principal investigator: Dr Esther Clews • Freshwater benthic macroinvertebrate sampling at Singapore reservoirs and waterways, sorting and identification of invertebrates • Led the chironomid monitoring research project • Organised chironomid identification workshops • Supervised, mentored and trained research assistants and interns • Data analyses • Co-authored quarterly and annual consultancy and research reports Freshwater research and biomonitoring Principal investigator: Dr Esther Clews • Freshwater benthic macroinvertebrate sampling at Singapore reservoirs and waterways, sorting and identification of invertebrates • Led the chironomid monitoring research project • Organised chironomid identification workshops • Supervised, mentored and trained research assistants and interns • Data analyses • Co-authored quarterly and annual consultancy and research reports



Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research

• National University of Singapore

• Research Assistant

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

  Roosting preferences of Javan Mynas (Acridotheres javanicus) in Singapore Principal investigator: Ms Wang Luan Keng • Urban tree identification and measurements Roosting preferences of Javan Mynas (Acridotheres javanicus) in Singapore Principal investigator: Ms Wang Luan Keng • Urban tree identification and measurements



Wildlife Reserves Singapore

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  Ecology of long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) in relation to natural and artificial food resource preference and availability Principal investigator: Dr. John Sha Chih Mun • Monitor phenology of forest plots, conduct fallen fruit census by transects • Opportunistic observation of long tailed macaques Publication: Sha, J. C. M., Chua, S. C., Chew, P. T., Ibrahim, H., Lua, H. K., Fung, T. K., & Zhang, P. (2017). Small-scale variability in a mosaic tropical rainforest influences habitat use of long-tailed macaques. Primates, 1-9. Show less



National University of Singapore

• Student Research Assistant

  • 2007 - 2010

  Principal investigator: Dr Esther Clews • Freshwater benthic macroinvertebrate sampling • Sorting and identification of insects Principal investigator: Dr Esther Clews • Freshwater benthic macroinvertebrate sampling • Sorting and identification of insects



Animal Practice Pte Ltd

• Veterinary assistant and Receptionist

  • Jan 2007 - Mar 2007

  • Assistant in consultation and surgical room • Animal care and handling • Other responsibilities include ensuring the cleanliness of the clinic, managing phone calls and payment • Assistant in consultation and surgical room • Animal care and handling • Other responsibilities include ensuring the cleanliness of the clinic, managing phone calls and payment