Daniel Toong
Materials Engineering
School of Materials Science & Engineering
Summary
PhD in interdisciplinary studies, Bachelors in Material Engineering ( First Class Honours)
Passionate in scientific knowledge, biomedical devices (coronary stents, occluders), MedTech, Material science and engineering.
Even more passionate in the topic of life (we all have only one and we should be interested). Fulfilment comes after giving back intangible knowledge to people who seeks advice.
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Work Experience
Financial Services Consultant Sep 2021 - Present
Spartan Advisors (AIA) SingaporeEducating people from all walks of life on financial planning. Removing the element of worry from the insufficient cash in the later stage of everyone’s lives.
Value added services (Non-biased views): Career consulting, research consulting, Life consulting, relationship consulting
Graduate Research Officer Aug 2017 - Jul 2021
Nanyang Technological University SingaporePhD candidate in interdisciplinary studies and Bachelors in Material Science. Thesis on biodegradable materials for coronary stent application.
1. Conducted laboratory equipment (training), upkeep inventory, experimental risk assessment
2. Prepared test/inspection documentation for auditing on research cost to assure justification of research status/milestones
3. Mentored final year project students/ overseas project internships
Skill: Material Characterisation, Data analysis, Microscopy, Extrusion, Polymers, Composite.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Material Science) Aug 2017 - Present
Nanyang Technological University SingaporeMaterial Development for biomedical application. E.g. biodegradable coronary stent.
Bachelor of Engineering (Material Science) Aug 2014 - Jul 2017
Material Science and Engineering SingaporeSpecialisation in nanoscience and materials (First Class Honours)
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Q&A with Daniel Toong
What are the tools or technology that you enjoy using for your work?
Material formulation: Microcompounder (extruder), melt-press
Material Characterisation: Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Mechanical testing
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If you were a college student again, what would you do differently to prepare you for your field?
Building more connections and taking up more internships to gain more experience.
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How would you describe yourself in one sentence?
What experience did you find most invaluable in your career so far?
To explore the limits of what we can do. Explore unchartered discipline to find out what we are interested in. All experiences are attributed to the success of anyone. It is never a wasted journey.
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What are your strongest skills that have contributed to your success in this field?
Decision-making skills, Time-management skills, Data interpretation and analysis. Mentor-Mentee Relation. Stress-management.
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