Vignesh Suresh
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Vignesh is a hard working, intelligent and super nice guy. We worked closely together at the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (Singapore) for years and I would highly recommend him to any prospective employers.
LinkedIn User
Vignesh is a hard working, intelligent and super nice guy. We worked closely together at the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (Singapore) for years and I would highly recommend him to any prospective employers.
LinkedIn User
Vignesh is a hard working, intelligent and super nice guy. We worked closely together at the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (Singapore) for years and I would highly recommend him to any prospective employers.
LinkedIn User
Vignesh is a hard working, intelligent and super nice guy. We worked closely together at the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (Singapore) for years and I would highly recommend him to any prospective employers.
Credentials
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Networking and Relationship-building
British CouncilJan, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate on Intellectual Property (IP) Essentials for Businesses
IPOS InternationalJun, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate on Effective Project Management
EPM International Holdings Pte. Ltd.Oct, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate on Strength Deployment Inventory
EPM International Holdings Pte. Ltd.Oct, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Occupational First Aid CPR+AED Course
Singapore First Aid Training Centre Pte Ltd -
Work Skills Qualification (WSQ)-Develop A Risk Management Implementation Plan
Singapore Workforce Development Agency
Experience
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WearOptimo
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Australia
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Microfabrication Lead
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Dec 2022 - Present
• Utilise specialist knowledge and experience with engineering principles and methods to set up a Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) pilot production line. • Develop and characterise multiple fabrication and characterisation processes for MedTech devices, including but not limited to, NIL, patterning, materials deposition, etching, hot embossing and micro-machining. • Guide, mentor and train a multidisciplinary team of Engineers and Scientists in micro/nanofabrication and process development in order to manufacture wearables for continuous health monitoring. Show less
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Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
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India
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering
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Sep 2022 - Nov 2022
• Delivered a Fluid Mechanics course, which included developing and implementing assessment criteria and tools to effectively assess the work and progress of students. • Provided technical expertise and leadership, with a specific focus on the development, implementation and assessment of a new curriculum for the Master’s program. • Carried out course administration tasks, such as preparing and updating course materials, researching textbooks and designing specific handouts. • Gathered and evaluated student feedback, reflected on teaching design and delivery, and generated and suggested ideas to improve performance at both course and program levels. Show less
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A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research
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Singapore
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Scientist III / Project Leader, A*STAR-Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)
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2022 - Jul 2022
• Took ownership of a key project on thermal management using anti-IR films in indoor farms from inception to completion, providing clear direction to other project team members, facilitating meetings and tracking progress.• Developed, implemented and continuously fine-tuned nanoimprinting processes for advanced optics and photonics R&D. This included analysing data, deep diving into process issues and resolving a wide range of process engineering challenges. • Built and sustained relationships with industry representatives, universities, Government Agencies and other stakeholders, organising regular meetings to facilitate knowledge sharing, drive research collaborations and prevent duplication of efforts. • Identified and secured competitive project funds by engaging with small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as multinational companies (MNCs) to showcase the agency’s research capabilities. Show less
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Scientist II / Project Leader, A*STAR-Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)
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2018 - 2022
• Oversaw micro/nanofabrication within the nanoimprint foundry while concurrently managing projects on optics, photonics and agricultural technology.• Facilitated industry projects with semiconductor, precision engineering and other associated companies. • Set up pilot/pre-commercial pilot lines while leading the creation of prototypes to discover design errors and attract funders.
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Manager, Nanoimprint Foundry, A*STAR-Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)
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2019 - 2020
• Oversaw the foundry’s R&D portfolio by exploiting the NIL technique towards sustaining a nanomanufacturing ecosystem. • Researched and identified key technology areas to craft the R&D roadmap detailing objectives, milestones, deliverables, resource requirements and budget allocations. • Led a multidisciplinary team of Scientists, Engineers and Technicians, while cultivating strong collaborative relationships with SMEs, MNCs, start-ups and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
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Scientist I, A*STAR-Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE)
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Mar 2014 - 2018
• Project managed individual research on nanostructuring covering optical films, fabrication of hard and soft stamps, and NIL-enabled functional surfaces. • Oversaw product development and testing for application in SERS-based plasmonic sensing. • Facilitated prototype development and iterations to test the functionality and durability of products before they were deemed ready for the production line.
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National University of Singapore
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Singapore
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Post Graduate Research Scholar
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2009 - 2013
• Actively contributed to knowledge by providing research hypotheses based on literature reviews, while also supporting the contextualisation and advancement of research within and outside the department. • Collaborated with internal teams and external partners to perform different experiments using a wide range of instruments and advanced techniques. • Exhibited excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills to define research problems and backgrounds, design experiments, propose and test potential solutions, and form and defend independent conclusions. Show less
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Education
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2009 - 2013
National University of Singapore / NUS
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering -
2005 - 2009
Coimbatore Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Chemical Engineering
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