Photo taken at MIT ASP Fellows
year-end dinner, Dec 2016
Resume
Last Update: 18 August 2024
Name: Ian Y.H. Chua
EMail: ian.chua@case.edu, ian.chua@ufl.edu, ianyhchua2024@gmail.com
Current Studies
- In-Class MS (Medical Physiology), Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, starting Fall 2024. Expecting graduation in May 2026.
- Online MS (Anatomical Sciences Education), University of Florida College of Medicine, since Fall 2023. Expecting graduation in Dec 2025.
- M.Eng. Candidate, Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. Fall 2020 - Dec 2024.
Courses completed:
ECE5391 - Electric Machines and Drives
ECE5343 - Power Systems Engineering
BTEC5322 - Bioinformatics Methods
BTEC5333 - Advanced Bioinformatics
CHE5363 - Biochemical Engineering
CHE5310 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Techniques | Link
IE5351 - Advanced Manufacturing Processes
IE5356 - Biomedical Devices Design and Manufacturing | Link
IE5316 - Simulation Models In Operations Research | M/M/k Queuing Calculator
IE5304 - Occupational Biomechanics: Biomechanics and Work Physiology
CONE5304 - Sustainable Building Design And Construction
ENGR6330 - M.Eng. Report
Current Courses:
IE5320 - Systems Theory
WE5302 - Renewable Energy Systems
Cumulative GPA: 3.815/4.0
Educational History
- M.S. (Anatomical Sciences Education), University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainsville, FL. Expecting graduation in Dec 2025
- M.Eng., Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. Expecting graduation in Dec 2024
- B.S. (Mathematics and Electrical Engineering) Magna Cum Laude, University of Massachusetts - Boston, 2021
- A.A. (Liberal Arts) High Honors, Bunker Hill Community College, Chelsea, MA, 2021
- ASP Fellow (Mathematics), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), since 2016
- M.Sc. (Civil Engineering), National University of Singapore, 1999
- MBA Certificate of Achievement in Strategic Information Systems, Heriot-Watt University, 1994
- MBA Certificate of Achievement in Marketing, Heriot-Watt University, 1993
- M.Sc. (Operational Research) Distinction, Sheffield Hallam University, UK, 1992
- B.Eng. (Civil Engineering), National University of Singapore, 1984
Others
BIOS-E200: Graduate Research Methods And Scholarly Writing In Biological Sciences, 2016.
A Generalized Multi-Parameter Neutrophil Response Model For Salmonella Infection | Link
Supervised by Prof. M. Gadjeva, Harvard Medical School. (Grade Awarded: A-).
Professional Affiliations
- American Society of Civil Engineers, M.ASCE
- Volunteer Member, IEEE Learning Technologies Standards Committee
- Student Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, IEEE
- Student Member, American Society of Nephrology, ASN
Awards
- Bronze Contributor Award, American Society of Nephrology (ASN), 2019.
- Silver Most Valuable Member Award, American Society of Nephrology (ASN), 2019
- Commonwealth Honors Scholar, Massachusetts, since Dec 2021.
- Certificate of Achievement, Trainer for Seminar On Management and Supervision of Precast Building Projects, Housing and Development Board (HDB), 1998.
- HDB Staff-of-the-Moment Award, 1999.
- HDB Good Service Level 1 Award, 1999.
- HDB Good Service Level 2 Award, 2000.
Other Certifications
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, NPS
- BLS, Carney Hospital, Dorchester, MA
- ACLS, Carney Hospital, Dorchester, MA
- PALS, Boston Medical Centre, Boston, MA
- Massachusetts Tests For Educator Licensure - Mathematics, Grades 8 - 12
Previous Employment
- Founder/Chief Executive Officer, ACE-Learning Systems Pte Ltd, Singapore, from Jan 2001.
- Executive Structural Engineer, Structural Engineering Department, Housing and Development Board, Singapore, 1996 - 2000.
- Executive Director, Spastic Children Association of Singapore, 1995 - 1996.
- Sales Engineer, BRC Weldmesh S.E.A. Pte Ltd, Singapore, 1991 - 1995.
- Civil/Structural Engineer, Baikoff & Associates Consulting Engineers Pte Ltd, Singapore, 1989 - 1991.
- Geotechnical Engineer, L&M Geotechnic Pte Ltd, Singapore, 1987 - 1989.
- Geotechnical Engineer, Delft Geotechnics (UK) Ltd, Singapore, 1984 - 1986.
Past Projects
- Stability Analyses For Offshore Jackets and Offshore Platforms In ARCO Oilfields, McDermott SEA Pte Ltd.
- Finite Element Simulation of Braced Exacavation For Multi-Storey Basement Carpark For Ministry of the Environment Building at Scotts Road, Singapore
- Geotechnical Soil Investigations For Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) System
- Ground Improvement Works Using Jet Grouting and Control Testing With Dutch Cone Penetration Tests for SMRT
- Analyses of Slope Stability With Multi-Layer Soil Stratification and Phreatic Surface With/Without Earthquake Effects
- Back Analyses of Failed Slopes
- Sonic Integrity Testing of Bored Piles
- Pile Driving Analyses for Driven Piles
- Services Diversion For Central Expressway Phase II, Singapore
- Structural Investigation of Fullerton Building, Singapore
- Structural and Serviceability Analyses, Design, and Detailing for Reinforced Concrete Slabs Using Prefabricated WWF Steel Reinforcements
- Structural Detailing For RC Slabs With WWF Steel Reinforcements For New Hong Kong Stadium
- Developed Automated CAD Structural Detailing Macros
- Implementation of ISO 9000 Quality Management Standards Using Operational Research Models For BRC Weldmesh SEA Pte Ltd
- Needs Assessment For New Land and New Building For Spastic Children's Association of Singapore. Project approved by National Council of Social Servicess (NCSS) and Ministry of Community Development (MCD).
- Structural Design and Construction Supervsion of Various Public Housing Projects in Singapore (Tampines New Town, Woodlands New Town, Jurong New Town, Sengkang New Town), Structural Engineering Department, Housing and Development Board, Singapore
- Automated CST Model Generation and Design of Rectangular and Slotted Patch GPS Antennas.