National University of Singapore, February 2023 - Present

Senior Research Fellow, Department of Mechanical Engineering

• Led interdisciplinary research integrating AI/ML into precision metal forming to enhance process efficiency and accuracy.

• Spearheaded additive manufacturing (AM) of ceramics with tunable porosity for gas adsorption and semiconductor applications.

• Collaborated with industry stakeholders to deploy AI-driven models ensuring practical implementation and scalability.

• Oversaw WHS compliance, risk assessments, and audits as Lab Safety Lead.

• Published 7 Q1-ranked international peer-reviewed journal articles and presented at 3 international conferences. 

Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology, A*STAR, Singapore, August 2016 - November 2022

Scientist II & Project Lead 

• Directed additive manufacturing research projects from concept to prototype, including porous Ti-Mg biomedical implants and porous metal and SiC foams for gas filtration in semiconductor applications. 

• Qualified non-standard materials (metals/ceramics) for AM through advanced rheology and powder-property analysis.

• Served as PI/Co-PI for multiple industry-focused projects totaling over S$5M in research funding.

• Achieved 5 technical disclosures, published 19 Q1-ranked international peer-reviewed journal articles and 5 International conferences.

National University of Singapore — Singapore, January 2016 – August 2016

Postdoctoral Researcher 

• Developed rare-earth magnesium alloys via casting and powder metallurgy for structural and biomedical applications.

• Conducted comprehensive materials characterization (SEM-EDX, XRD, mechanical testing) to optimize material design and processing parameters.

• Published 4 Q1-ranked international peer-reviewed journal articles on magnesium-based composite materials.

BGR Energy Systems — Chennai, India, August 2009 – August 2011

Graduate Engineer – Quality & Process Improvement 

• Enhanced part quality and reduced cycle time in the air-cooled heat exchanger assembly line by applying Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, Pareto, and Fishbone) and conducting regular brainstorming sessions with process owners and the quality team.

• Coordinated with internal QA and third-party auditors for NCR validation and root cause analyses.