Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University (Sep 2020 - Present)

  • Recipient of Christina Enroth-Cugell Graduate Research Award.
  • Research in Super-resolution Microscopy, Optical Engineering, Monte-Carlo methods, and Data Analysis.

B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering with Honors (Distinction), National University of Singapore (Aug 2014 - Dec 2018)

  • Second Major in Mathematics.
  • Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program investigating theoretical fluid interactions on a single particle using computational fluid dynamics and dynamic meshing methods.

Research Experience

Ph.D. Candidate, FOIL, Northwestern University (Sep 2020 - Present)

  • Supervisor: Prof. Hao F. Zhang
  • Developed and optimized swept-source visible-light optical coherence tomography, enhancing system performance.
  • Engineered optical systems using custom-made dual-wedge prisms, improving photon utilization by 48% while maintaining a compact, user-friendly design.
  • Installed, calibrated, and optimized super-resolution microscopy systems, refining illumination and imaging paths.
  • Specified, tested, and simulated custom optical and optomechanical components, ensuring precision and performance.
  • Improved image processing algorithms, achieving a 20x reduction in processing time with parallel HPC workflows.
  • Designed a user-friendly GUI for microscopy image processing, enhancing data interpretation with advanced models.
  • Collaborated with biologists to analyze microscopy data, integrating image processing and statistical methods to improve accuracy in biological insights.

Research Assistant, Loh Lab, Centre for Quantum Technologies, Singapore (Jan 2019 - Sep 2020)

  • Supervisor: Prof. Huanqian Loh
  • Reconditioned and repurposed existing laser systems, exceeding manufacturer specifications in power and beam shape.
  • Reduced laser system power drift from 30% to 2% by optimizing optomechanical parts and implementing feedback loops.
  • Designed advanced control systems for laser systems, including FPGA-based ADC/DAC PCBs for improved speed.
  • Developed high voltage amplifier designs and integrated data logging systems, automating experimental operations.

Undergraduate Researcher, Institute of Bioengineering & Nanotechnology, Singapore (Jul 2017 - Dec 2017)

  • Supervisor: Dr. Nadjad Abdul Rahim
  • Worked on the development of a microfluidic device for the detection of circulating tumor cells.
  • Worked on algorithms for image detection and qualitative analysis.
  • Currently a start-up company, Cellbae.