Experience


Graduate Research Assistant

Northwestern University

  •  ·  Engineered optical systems, including swept-source OCT and super-resolution microscopy.
  •  ·  Engineered optical components and algorithms for improved efficiency.
  •  ·  Developed intuitive interfaces and collaborated to enhance data analysis and insights.
Sep 2020 - Jun 2025

Research Assistant

Centre for Quantum Technologies

  •  ·  Reconditioned and repurposed laser systems, surpassing specs in power and beam shape.
  •  ·  Reduced power drift from 30% to 2% by optimizing optomechanics and feedback loops.
  •  ·  Designed advanced laser control systems, including FPGA-based ADC/DAC PCBs for speed.
  •  ·  Developed high voltage amplifier designs and integrated data logging for automation.
Jan 2019 - Aug 2020

Education


Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering

Northwestern University

  •  ·  Recipient of Christina Enroth-Cugell Graduate Research Award.
  •  ·  Research in Super-resolution Microscopy, Optical Engineering, and Data Analysis.
Sep 2020 - Jun 2025

B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering (Hons.)

National University of Singapore

  •  ·  Second Major in Mathematics.