Zhi Kuang Tan
Pursuing Chemistry degree at National University of Singapore, and working at NanoGram Corporation as Product Development Analyst.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Industries: | Cleantech, Nanotech |
| Skills: | Business, Chemical Engineering, Chinese, Engineering, English, Entrepreneurship, Event planning, Languages, Marketing |
| Location: | United States |
| Groups: | NUSEA |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding mentors, Finding team mates, Internships, Joining a startup, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Raising money, Recruiting for my startup |
| Tags: | clean tech |
| Schools: | National University of Singapore (NUS), Stanford University, University of California System - Berkeley |
FULL BIO
Zhi Kuang is a senior in the National University of Singapore (NUS), majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Technology Entrepreneurship. He has vast academic experience overseas, having studied at the University of California at Berkeley and Stanford University. He has worked in various research groups in NUS, Stanford and NanoGram Corporation and possess a wide range of research experience in organic chemistry, nanomaterials and organic solar cells. He is currently working as a product development analyst in NanoGram Corporation and taking entrepreneurship and marketing classes at Stanford University.
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | NanoGram Corporation |
| Position: | Product Development Analyst |
| Time period: | January 2008 - December 2008 |
| Description: | Developed advanced nano-materials for electronics, displays and optical applications
Developed a range of product synthesis, characterization and processing methods |
| Employer: | Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore |
| Position: | Research Assistant |
| Time period: | July 2007 - December 2007 |
| Description: | Conducted experimental research on mild alcohol protection protocols (Methodology)
Mentored and guided new students on experimental research |
EDUCATION
| University: | Stanford University |
| Time period: | 2008 - 2008 |
| Degree: | NUS Overseas College |
| University: | University of California System - Berkeley |
| Time period: | 2007 - 2007 |
| Degree: | Student Exchange Program |
| University: | National University of Singapore (NUS) |
| Time period: | 2005 - Present |
| Degree: | Chemistry, BSc |
PUBLICATIONS
| Articles: | “New Protective Group Reagents – Mild Methods for Alcohol Protection”. Poster presented at 9th International Symposium for Chinese Organic Chemists (ISCOC-9) |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | Swimming
Waterpolo Scuba Diving Hiking |
| Clubs: | National University of Singapore Entrepreneurs Association (NUSEA) - Vice-President of Marketing & Public Relations
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| Awards: | NUS Science Diamond Jubilee Student Exchange Award
NUS Student Exchange Program Award NUS Faculty of Science Dean’s List Hwa Chong Junior College Commendation Award Ministry of Education Pre-University Scholarship Hwa Chong Alumni Association Book Prize The Chinese High School Distinguished Scholar Award |
