Experience

Ridge View Residential College

• Singapore
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lecturer

  • Jul 2023 - Present



WWF-Singapore

• Singapore
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Materials Expert

  • Mar 2020 - Jun 2023

  - Development and delivery of a regionally accessible resources on the viable alternatives to plastics, including complete end of life cycle assessments and economic viability.
  - Providing solutions to business, policy and research issues related to circular economy, sustainable consumption and waste management.
  - Guiding, supervising or executing research assignments related to the topic to ensure science and evidence based policy recommendations and decision making.
  - Working on alternative materials, circular economy and waste management / recycling for the SEA region.
  - Organising and running technical events with key corporate partners on solutions and alternatives to plastics
  - Working with global and national office teams on WWF position development for related subject matters. Show less



ERI@N

• Singapore

• Research Fellow

  • Oct 2017 - Feb 2020

  Project: Application of Phase Change Materials (PCM) for improved energy efficieny in Waste to Energy (WtE) plants Project: Safe discharging of spent Li-ion batteries for recycling Project: Application of Phase Change Materials (PCM) for improved energy efficieny in Waste to Energy (WtE) plants Project: Safe discharging of spent Li-ion batteries for recycling



Sembcorp-NUS Corp Lab

• Research Fellow

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

  Project: Conversion of solid residues (bottom ash and fly ash) from coal combustion facilities to beneficial products i.e. adsorbents, zeolites, and mesoporous materials - Focused on the conversion of solid residues from combustion facilities to high value products - Managed the budget and quarterly reports (project valued at S$831,211) Project: Conversion of solid residues (bottom ash and fly ash) from coal combustion facilities to beneficial products i.e. adsorbents, zeolites, and mesoporous materials - Focused on the conversion of solid residues from combustion facilities to high value products - Managed the budget and quarterly reports (project valued at S$831,211)



Nanyang Technological University Singapore

• Singapore
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Associate

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2015

  Research Responsibilities Project: Developing Singapore's Environmental Guideline for the Utilization of Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Bottom Ash in Land Reclamation Collaborator: NEA Role: Project lead (2014 - 2015) - Led a team of 5 people on a S$3 million project was funded by NEA - Researched on the leaching behaviour of Singapore’s IBA to develop the first environmental guideline - Managed the budget and ensured timely deliverables - Analysed data and translated into a preliminary environmental guideline Project: Consultancy Services for the Development of an Incineration Bottom Ash Recycling Plant based on the Design-Build-Own-Operate (DBOO) Scheme Collaborator: AECOM Role: Project lead (2010 - 2011) - Led a 1 year collaboration with AECOM to conduct the characterization of Singapore’s IBA - Identified the suitable characterization tests to carry out, analysed and reported the results - Worked closely with AECOM whom conducted a cost benefit analysis study on IBA recycling for NEA General Responsibilities - Assisted in the setting up of new laboratory for the research centre - Identified areas of potential research in the solid waste industry - Wrote research proposals to seek government funding - Planned and executed research in various solid waste - Engaged potential industrial collaborators and other universities through seminars, workshops and exhibitions - Assisted in procurement of laboratory equipment and consumables - Trained new users how to use analytical equipment such as TC/TN, IC, ICP-OES, FTIR etc. - Carried out simple maintenance and trouble shooting of analytical equipment Show less



Defence Science and Technology Agency

• Singapore

• Engineer

  • Oct 2004 - Dec 2006

  - Conducted market sourcing for new products and technologies that are mature or emerging in the markets. - Translated user requirements into Technical Specifications so as to ensure that users’ requirements are clearly defined. - Reviewed, assessed and advised user on requirements to meet their needs in a timely and effective manner. - Produced timely and accurate evaluation report with cost benefit analysis and appropriate recommendations. - Planned and implemented quality assurance management procedures for personal and ground equipment. Show less