Marcus Teo
Philosophy
School of Humanities
Summary
Hello!
My name is Marcus. I graduated from NTU with a BA(Hons) in Philosophy with Highest Distinction. I was a National Healthcare Group Management Associate, housed in Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Now, I am an Ethicist (Research Assistant) with the Disaster Analytics for Society Lab in the Earth Observatory of Singapore, NTU.
I am an ethicist by training, specializing in applied ethics and moral psychology. I also have experience in healthcare, communications, CSR, marketing, and partnerships.
By night, I am a semi-professional musician. As a classically trained percussionist, I perform and teach percussion on a freelance basis.
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Work Experience
Research Assistant Jan 2022 - Present
Nanyang Technological University SingaporeI work on disaster research ethics and consult on ethical issues of interest to the lab. I am developing an account of applied virtue ethics via Christine Swantons Target-Centred Virtue Ethics. You can find my staff bio here.
Communications CSR Intern Apr 2020 - Jun 2020
ENGIE APAC SingaporeIn ENGIE, I employ my ability to critically read, write, and analyze to further our CSR initiatives in the spirit of upholding good environmental ethics.
Management Associate Jul 2020 - Aug 2021
National Healthcare Group SingaporeFirst posting: Operations (Medicine) | Tan Tock Seng Hospital | Aug 2020 – Mar 2021
Second posting: Office of Community, People and Partnerships (Patient Experience Office) | Woodlands Health Campus | Apr 2021 – Aug 2021
Intern May 2018 - Aug 2018
Bioethics Advisory Committee Secretariat SingaporeExamining ethical, legal and social issues from human biomedical research in Singapore. Providing research support for the work of the BAC. Preparing topical background papers, consultation papers and reports due for publication.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts (Hons) (Philosophy) Aug 2016 - Jan 2020
Nanyang Technological University SingaporeBA (Hons) In Philosophy with Highest Distinction (GPA: 4.76).
Specialized in applied ethics and moral psychology.
Awards:
1) Mdm Wong-Mah Jia Lan Confucian Scholarship (2016)
2) Deans List (2018/19)
3) Highly Commended Award (Psychology) - The Global Undergraduate Awards 2019
Academic experience:
1) Presenter, Singapore Undergraduate Philosophy Conference 2018
2) Presenter (2 papers), !Deas Fest 2019
3) Staff Writer, Nanyang Philosophy Review
4) President Research Scholar (URECA), 2017 - 2019
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Q&A with Marcus Teo
What do you like most about your work?
I absolutely love the idea of intellectual collaboration. Think-tanking, horizon-scanning, and anticipating challenges are team situations in which I thrive. As a philosopher, I am aware that my skillset is not immediately and technically applicable to many corporate situations. However, the transferable skills that I have gained from my training (e.g., critical analysis, detail-orientedness, asking the right questions) have allowed me to find my value in collaborative situations. Meeting new people who have interesting things to say is always fun!
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If you were a college student again, what would you do differently to prepare you for your field?
Id take on a wider variety of intro-level subjects (e.g., introductory level coding, economics)! While I am extremely grateful for the education Ive received and had the time of my life as an undergraduate, I would have greatly benefited to expanding my horizons further.
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