Nashat Zaman

Y4 Biomedical Engineering | NUS Scholar | Amgen Scholar 25’ @ KyotoU | Researcher @ Columbia

Singapore, Singapore

About

Hello! I'm an incoming Year 4 undergraduate at National University of Singapore, studying Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Japanese Language Studies. I'm greatly interested in biomaterials and molecular biology, especially in learning how human biological components can be used to build innovative systems for disease treatments. With years of leadership experiences accompanied by a strong work ethic, motivation and versatility, I hope to catalyze (chemistry pun intended!) a meaningful, positive transformation for our society.

Experience

  • Visiting Research Intern at Columbia University Irving Medical Center
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    Fully-funded research internship under the NUS Overseas College (NOC) New York program. Research focus: vascular regulation of liver metastasis in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.

  • Certified Literacy Tutor at Ignite Reading
    Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Deliver personalized 1:1 literacy instruction designed to strengthen foundational reading competencies and cultivate confident and independent readers.

  • Undergraduate Researcher at iCeMS, Kyoto University - International
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

    Fully-funded summer research at Kyoto University under the Amgen Scholars Asia Program. Supported laboratory research on mitochondrial gene switch, therapeutic gene modulation and epigenetic codes. Awarded Best Research: artificially controlling lung cell inflammation with pyrrole-imidazole polyamide technology.

  • Private Tutor at TeacherOn.com, LearnTogether.SG
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    - Teach Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Cambridge IGCSE, and A-Levels curricula in Mathematics and Science; also support students in preparing for the American SHSAT exam. - Help over 90% of students improve their exam scores within the first 3 months of tutoring. - Support students in securing placements at prestigious institutions (e.g. Stuyvesant High School NYC).

  • Residential Assistant at NUS College
    Aug 2024 - Jun 2025 · 11 mos

    - Established and maintained supportive networks among 100+ residents. - Planned and executed community-building events to fostered strong relationships. - Assisted the Master and Residential Fellows with policy enforcement and administrative tasks. - Facilitated conflict resolution and played an active role in community development initiatives. - Managed administrative operations for NUSC West Wing Dining Hall as the primary liaison.