Dr. Augustine Quek Tai Yong

Dr. Augustine Quek Tai Yong
Scientific Manager
National University of Singapore, Singapore

Biography

Education:

Dec 2013-Feb 2015 Master of Business Administration (Passed with Merit), University of Wolvernhampton (UK)
Jan 2006-Jan 2010 Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental and Chemical Engineering), National University of Singapore Dissertation topic: Preparation, Characterization and Applications of Pyrolyzed Tire Char (Won the World Future Foundation PhD prize in 2011)
June 2001-May 2003 Master of Engineering (Environmental Engineering), National University of Singapore Thesis Topic: Numerical Simulation of Pneumatic Conveying In 90° Bends
Aug 1997-May2001 Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering), National University of Singapore

Experience:
Mar 2015-Present Scientific Manager, National University of Singapore- Office of the Deputy President (R&T)
Feb 2014-Mar 2015 R&D Project Manager
Aug 2012-Dec 2013 Assistant Professor, University of Nottingham, China- Ningbo
Jan 2010-Aug 2012 Research Fellow, National University of Singapore- Singapore
Jan 2004-Dec 2005 Environmental Engineer, Natsteel Envirotech Pte Ltd- Singapore

MBA and PhD in environmental engineering with more than eight years’ experience working in local and overseas universities. Passionate about science and environmental issues, unconventional thinker, achieves goals despite economic and financial constraints.