Qualifications


  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Oxford (2019)
  • Master of Arts (cantab.), University of Cambridge (2018)
  • MSc in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (Distinction), University of Oxford (2016)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Incorporation), University of Oxford (2015)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons), First class in all subjects, University of Cambridge (2014)
  • IA Biology of Cells; IA Physiology of Organisms; IA Chemistry (top student); IA Maths (course B)
  • IB Chemistry A (top student); IB Chemistry B; IB Maths; (IB Materials Science course F)
  • II Chemistry (6th in cohort (out of >115 students))
  • Career break: Fulltime National Service, Singapore Armed Forces (Jan 2009 - Nov 2010)
  • Cambridge GCE A Level, National Junior College, Singapore (2008)
  • Cambridge GCE O Level, Yishun Town Secondary School, Singapore (2006)

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    Other Qualifications


    All of the following were done with a single attempt:
  • GRE subject test in Chemistry: 910/990 (97%) (2014)
  • GRE Revised General Test -- Verbal Reasoning 161/170 (87%), Quantitative Reasoning 170/170 (98%), Analytical Writing 4.5/6.0 (80%) (2014)
  • IELTS (Academic) Overall Band 8.0/9.0 (2010)
  • SAT I: 2110/2400 -- Reading 650/800, Maths 800/800, Writing 660/800 (2009)
  • SAT II: 2400/2400 -- Biology M 800/800, Chemistry 800/800, Maths (Level 2) 800/800 (2009)

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    Professional Organisation Memberships


  • Member, American Chemical Society (ACS), Mar 2022 - present
  • Member, World Association of Theoretical and Computational Chemists (WATOC), Aug 2017 - present
  • Member, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Dec 2017 - present

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    Honours and Awards (Academic)


  • National Science Scholarship (PhD), A*STAR, Singapore (2015)
  • BP Prize in recognition of the most outstanding performance in Part IB Chemistry A (Physical and Theoretical Chemistry), University of Cambridge (2013) (ranked 1/118 in the whole univeristy)
  • BP Prize in recognition of an outstanding performance in Part IA Chemistry, University of Cambridge (2012) (ranked 1/466 in the whole university)
  • National Science Scholarship (BS), A*STAR, Singapore (2009)
  • Academic Award for H1 Physics (top student 2009), National Junior College
  • Academic Award for H1 Geography (top student 2009), National Junior College
  • Nanyang Concept Test in Chemistry Advanced Level High Distinction (2008), Nanyang Technological University
  • Singapore Mathematical Olympiad (Open) Honourable Mention (2007), Singapore Mathematical Society
  • 8th Singapore Biology Olympiad Bronze Medal (2007), Singapore Institute of Biology
  • Academic Excellence Award (top student 2006), Yishun Town Secondary School

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    Honours and Awards (Non-Academic)


  • Singapore Cancer Syndicate Scholars-in-Training Programme (2007)
  • Home Affairs Uniformed Services Associate Programme, Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore (2007)
  • North-Zone Inter-School Volleyball Championships (B Div) 2nd; National Top 8 (2006) [Coach:Shen Ke Qin, China's Olympic volleyball team in the 1984 Los Angeles Games]
  • Senior Camp Leader Award (2005)
  • North-Zone Inter-School Volleyball Championships (B Div) 4th; National 4th (2005) [Coach:Shen Ke Qin]
  • Invited for National Team selection (unsuccessful) (2005)
  • North Zone Schools Colours Award (Team), Singapore (2005)
  • Volleyball Association of Singapore (VAS) Junior Volleyball Championships, Team Captain (2005)
  • Sports Leader’s Camp at Singapore Sports School (2005)
  • North-Zone Inter-School Volleyball Championships (B Div) 2nd; National Top 8 (2004) [Coach: Shen Ke Qin]
  • North-Zone Inter-School Volleyball Championships (C Div) 2nd; National Top 8 (2003) [Coach: Shen Ke Qin]

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    Skills


    Mathematics; Quantum Chemistry; Organic Chemistry
    LaTex; Microsoft Office; Unix; Python; Problem-solving; Teamwork

     

    Interests


    I have played for New College basketball club and the Oxford University Volleyball Club Men's second team. I now take on amateur boxing with Oxford University Amateur Boxing Club
    Other interests: Chess (FIDE profile), Chinese Chess, Table Tennis, Badminton