Brian Ku

NUS Chemistry & Data Science | Accelerating scientific research with AI

Singapore, Singapore

About

Working on web development side projects Still interested in chemistry, with a data driven approach

Experience

  • National University of Singapore (2 yrs 6 mos)
    • Research Assistant
      2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

      - Develops and applies machine learning methods to electronic structure problems in materials science and molecular magnetism. - Supervises students and builds low-friction research workflows to improve knowledge sharing and accelerate scientific progress.

    • Undergraduate Researcher
      2024 - 2025 · 1 yr

      Designed and implemented ML force field models for water. - Reduced 40% computational cost while maintaining accuracy for property calculations. - Extending MLFF approach to accelerate novel material discovery in molecular crystals. - Two manuscripts in preparation for above works.

    • Head Teaching Assistant
      2024 - 2025 · 1 yr

      Programming Methodology (CS1010S) - Managed logistics for 500+ students and implemented automated collaborative workflows. - Led a team of 20+ teaching assistants for effective and consistent teaching. - Designed and implemented high quality course materials.

  • Trainer for Singapore Chemistry Olympiad (SChO) at Self-employed
    2018 - 2025 · 7 yrs

    - Mentored 10+ junior college students annually on average - Students achieved 40+ silver/gold medals

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant at National University of Singapore
    2022 - 2023 · 1 yr

    - Synthesized perovskite nanocrystals with crosslinkable organic ligands for display applications. - Synthesized symmetrical bidentate organic ligands with anchoring and photopolymerizable groups.