Matthew C.

PhD Student at Nanyang Technological University, School of Materials Science and Engineering

Singapore

About

A 2nd Year NTU PhD student researching in sustainable materials using upcycled keratins for biomedical applications. My research interest includes the study of natural biopolymers. Personal interests include expressing myself through photography and music. Upon graduation, my goals would be to gain working experience in a related industry where I can fully utilise my knowledge and skillset that is well suited for research sectors.

Experience

  • PHD Graduate Student at Nanyang Technological University Singapore
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    Recipient of the NTU Provost Graduate Award research scholarship. Researching in Interfacial Polyelectrolyte Complexation and Wet Spinning technologies using extracted human hair keratins for fibre formation

  • Part-time Tutor (Mathematics and Science) at Junior Mind Box
    Jan 2024 - Aug 2024 · 8 mos

    Teaching lower secondary science and upper secondary chemistry.

  • Part-time Tutor (Mathematics and Science) at IQ and EQ Education Services
    Apr 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Teaching Mathematics and Science in Primary and Lower Secondary

  • CVD Equipment Engineer - Intern at GlobalFoundries
    Jan 2023 - May 2023 · 5 mos

  • Artillery Officer at Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
    Aug 2019 - Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Appointment: 782 SIR Insertion Forward Observer (FO) Appointments Held 6th Battalion Singapore Infantry, Insertion FO 6th Battalion Singapore Infantry, Bravo company FO Achievements: Graduated top 30% in Artillery Leadership Training School, OCS Attained a REDCON 1 readiness rating in 6SIR Fires Team, (Highest attained in 12 Years)