Education
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Doctor of Philosophy (Physics, GPA 4.6/5)
Aug 2020 - Dec 2024
Master of Science (Physics, GPA 5/5)
Aug 2019 - Aug
2020
Bachelor of Science (Honors, Physics, GPA 3.7/5)
Aug 2013 -
Aug 2017
Work Experience
NTU Institute for Digital Molecular Analytics and Science ( Machine Learning Research Associate)
Oct 2024 - Present
- Improved quantification of binding and unbinding of nanoparticles tethered on Supported Lipid Bilayers for biological sensing applications (up to 90% precision for 3 pico-molar concentrations).
- Enhanced detection of nanoparticles using unsupervised machine learning methods, allowing for high-throughput and automated analysis.
NUS Department of Physics (PhD Candidature)
Aug 2020 - Dec 2024
- Developed and applied statistical models for characterizing carbon allotropes to enhance battery anode performance; Published in Advanced Materials 2024.
- Enhanced low-dose electron microscopy with an EMC-based motion correction algorithm, improving resolution and scaling capability (by 1000x) to 1.4 million frames.
- Utilized machine learning tools (t-SNE) on neurological signals from mice brains to identify neural patterns linked to goal-directed behavior.
Environmental Health Institute (Internship)
Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
- Conceptualized and quantified the distinction of circulating Dengue, solidifying the discovery of a new genotype of Dengue; Published in Nature Scientific Reports 2021.
NUS Centre for BioImaging Sciences (Research Assistant)
Aug 2017 - Aug 2020
- Modeled and inferred spatial-temporal patterns in Dengue transmissions in Singapore to predict new dengue infections 10X more precise than benchmarks.
- Improved the identification of subtle variations in Drosophila fly gaits to study the progression of neurodegenerative diseases, resulting in more quantified insights.
NUS Graduate Mentor
Aug 2018 - Aug 2020
- Mentored a student in developing a predictive algorithm for uncovering hidden transmission routes in dengue, resulting in a 24-page report.
- Assisted in a science-focused Python programming course for 20 students, leading to a better learning experience.
Co-Curricular Activities
Open Wave Software (Github Contribution)
Sep 2021 - Oct 2021
- Enhanced open-source oscilloscope software by adding high-throughput data collection functionality, enabling continuous data capture and significantly improving the software's efficiency and capability for scientific and engineering applications.
National Day Parade (Volunteer Leader)
May 2018 - Aug 2018
- Led and motivated a team of 10 volunteers for crowd-control and ushering duties during NDP 2018, ensuring smooth operations and positive experiences for attendees by coordinating efforts and maintaining high team morale.
NUS Physics Society (Welfare Director)
Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
- Organized and vetted past year paper solutions for core physics modules, providing reliable and accessible resources to about 40 physics undergraduates.