Chua Jia Ming

NUS Undergraduate, Chemical Engineering (ChE)

Singapore

About

Aspiring Chemical Engineering student at NUS with a strong passion for exploring innovative and impactful solutions in engineering and science. I bring an open-minded attitude, a collaborative spirit, and a deep curiosity for how processes and technology are implemented in real-world applications. My leadership experience and strong sense of responsibility are grounded in my military background, where I developed discipline, resilience, and a commitment to service. I’m driven to grow through continuous learning and meaningful contributions in dynamic and team-oriented environments.

Experience

  • Singapore Army (Singapore)
    • Commando Officer
      Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

      To Lead, To Excel, To Overcome. As an Officer Cadet, we are taught to achieve mission success while ensuring the welfare of our men. The training and lectures I received have given me the utmost confidence in the leader I want to become both in the military and civilian world. Moving ahead, I will overcome all adversities with a growth mindset. For Honour & Glory!

    • Commando Sergeant
      Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 · 5 mos

      Leading by example. Commando Small-unit Leader Course (CSLC) is a 3-month course where trainees are exposed to military planning and war-fighting strategies. The objective is to push every trainee's mindset, resilience and physical ability to their limits by placing them in harsh working environments while expecting no less than mission success.

    • Commando NSF
      Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 · 2 mos

      As a Commando NSF, all recruits must endure the rigorous 3 months of Basic Military Training (BMT) held at Pasir Ris Camp (Commando Training Institute). BMT is a formative experience which encompasses physical conditioning, developing a strong mentality, and discipline.

  • Intern at Micron Technology
    Aug 2022 - Feb 2023 · 7 mos

    Assisted in monitoring cleanroom protocols, conducting particle and contamination testing, and supporting environmental sampling and data analysis. Contributed to root cause investigations and tool qualification processes. Collaborated with vendors to maintain high contamination control standards and support continuous improvement initiatives. Conducted airflow optimization project within a semiconductor cleanroom to improve particle control and enhance yield. Involved measuring airflow velocity and uniformity, analyzing airflow patterns using airflow sensor, and identifying dead zones or turbulence near critical equipment. Attempted to automate data process via Raspberry Pi.

  • Service Crew at Itacho Sushi 板長寿司
    Dec 2019 - Feb 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos