Benedict Hsu

Research Scientist at Neo Performance Materials Singapore

Singapore

About

Experienced scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the research industry. Skilled in material characterisation and the development of advanced ceramic oxides. Strong research professional with a PhD focused in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology from NUS.

Experience

  • Senior Scientist at Neo Performance Materials Singapore
    Jul 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

  • Research Scientist at A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research
    Apr 2016 - Jun 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    - Collaborate with industry/academia partners to identify and solve technical problems in existing systems and processes; manage and deliver project objectives per plan established - Co-supervise JC and undergraduate levels students - Participate in committee work at the research institute level (Vice-chair of Social Committee)

  • Graduate Student at Advanced Ceramic Laboratory, National University of Singapore
    Aug 2011 - Jan 2016 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    - Undertake a full-time PhD research qualification under the direction of Prof John Wang - Plan and set-up experiments, collect and analyze the results of experiments, interpret and report test results - Expertise in experimental techniques employed in material characterization, e.g. SEM, TEM, XRD, FTIR etc. - Publication of first- or second-authored research papers in top-tier journals - Invited talks at international conferences in my field of research

  • Visiting Researcher at UCL Centre for Nanotechnology & Regenerative Medicine
    Jul 2014 - Dec 2014 · 6 mos

    - Core team member of a R&D project to develop a target-specific multi-modality probe for cancer cell imaging; demonstrated achievements in the form of a first-author publication in a reputable peer-reviewed scientific journal - Communicate with cross-functional internal teams regarding imaging procedures and results - Gain hands-on experience and knowledge of various cell viability and proliferation assays

  • Research Intern at Data Storage Institute
    Jun 2010 - Aug 2010 · 3 mos

    - Perform characterization of thin film thickness and optical properties by ellipsometry - Verify complex reflection coefficient by using MATLAB - Participate in science outreach activities to showcase scientific research to the public (X’periment 10)