About
I am a PhD Candidate at the Augmented Human Lab, University of Auckland. I create and explore technologies that enhance human memory and cognition to make positive impact on people’s lives and advance human potential. 🌏
I completed my Bachelors in Engineering at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). Formerly, I was an undergraduate researcher at SUTD-Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) International Design Center in Robotics, Participatory Action Research and Personal Fabrication. During breaks, I make short-films 🎥 and play the ukulele, acoustic and electric bass guitar. 🎸 Originally from Singapore, currently based in Singapore.
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PhD, 2018 to Present
University of Auckland
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B.Eng in Engineering Product Development and Electrical Engineering, 2016
Singapore University of Technology and Design
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Summer Student in Industrial Design, 2014
Zhejiang University
Vision
My research aims to build the next generation of memory augmentation technologies, which use biosignals (physiological responses) to peer deeper into people’s cognitive context and states, to give just-in-time memory training and assistance.
Project Prospero explores using biosignals of heart rate variability and skin conductance to detect calm moments for memory training.
Project ProspecFit investigates digitally-mediating an effective memory training technique on smartphones.
Project KinVoices explores providing memory assistance through voice reminders in the voices of friends and family.
Project MemEye explores using eye-movements and other biosignals to detect intentions to recall information and provide adaptive memory assistance.
Projects
KinVoices
Voice reminders and interfaces in the voices of friends and family
2020
ProspecFit
Digitally-mediating an effective memory training technique on smartphones
2018
fSense
Using heart-rate sensors in smartwatches to sense force during gestures and grasps
2018
Beyond Performance Scores
Understanding cognitive-affective states in kindergarteners through performance scores, behaviour and biosignals
2017
Saber
Constructing a personal duel-worthy ‘lightsaber’ for fun and fitness
2017 to 2019
National Library
Reimagining and redesigning a childrens' green library in Singapore
2016
Salamander
Amphibious rolling robot for search-and-rescue and marine biology surveys
2015
Ho Chi Minh Community Design
Co-designing community space with residents, students and faculty in Vietnam
2015
Compression Sportswear
Designing modular sportswear to enhance runners' performance and blood circulation
2014
Film
Collection of short-films
2014 to 2019
3D Printers
Designing reliable, low-cost 3D printers for personal fabrication
2013
Side Projects
Understanding cognitive-affective states in kindergarteners through performance scores, behaviour and biosignals
2017
Co-designing community space with residents, students and faculty in Vietnam
2015
Designing modular sportswear to enhance runners' performance and blood circulation
2014
Experience
- Conducted training for fabrication equipment use (laser-cutters, 3D-printers, CNC machines).
- Assisted and advised students on developing their creative and entrepreneurial projects.
- Facilitated workshops on topics including Arduino, Makey-Makey robots, AR/VR in Unity.
- Developed mobile wireless control for amphibious rolling robot via MIT AppInventor and Arduino.
- Designed flexible 3D-printed sleeve in Solidworks to enhance robot’s land and water movement.
- Research work resulted in a publication, was demoed in Europe Maker Faire 2015 and featured on Discovery Channel Canada.
- Conducted community design workshops, feedback and interviews with residents of Phu Xuan.
- Co-designed and built community space including a bamboo playground with residents, project team and students from local Vietnamese universities.
- Project resulted in a design report booklet and received the SUTD Humanitarian Award.
- Designed compression sportswear prototype, which could enhance runners' performance and blood circulation, using Adobe Illustrator and Rhinoceros 3D software.
- Work was exhibited in Zhejiang University in 2014, SUTD in 2014 and 2015.
- Built and analysed open-source 3D printer designs to develop reliable and low-cost designs.
- Developed two prototypes based on findings which were demoed in Singapore Maker Faire 2015.
Awards and Honours
Publications
I publish in premier venues in Human-Computer Interactions including CHI, IMWUT (Ubicomp) and CSCW.
Contact
If you’re interested in collaborating to expand these ideas and projects together or if you’re just looking to chat, feel free to reach out: