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Jerry Ong

@jerryong

PhD environmental engineer focused on water sustainability, membrane development and resource-efficient wastewater solutions.

Singapore

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles in consulting, R&D, or project management within water/wastewater treatment or sustainability, where I can apply membrane and resource-recovery expertise to drive cost-effective, scalable solutions.

I am a PhD graduate specializing in water and wastewater treatment with hands-on experience in membrane development, adsorption and chemical precipitation for ammonia removal.

My doctoral research developed covalent organic framework (COF) hollow fibre membranes and involved designing and installing membrane fabrication and testing systems, data analysis, and presenting results to investigators and funders.

I have project management experience from a funded NTUitive Gap Fund project, served as lab safety representative and fire warden, and gained teaching experience as a university Teaching Assistant supervising experiments and evaluating reports.

I am passionate about contributing to national water sustainability through innovative, cost-effective reclamation and supply solutions and seek roles in consulting, R&D, or project management in the water, wastewater treatment or sustainability sector.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Officer

Nanyang Technological University

Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)

Led development and piloting of COF hollow-fibre membranes for organic solvent nanofiltration under a competitive NTUitive grant, designing and installing fabrication and testing systems and delivering reports to PI and funders.

Membrane Fabrication Project Management Data Analysis Technical Reporting

PhD Student

Nanyang Technological University

Aug 2020 - Apr 2025 (4 years 8 months)

Conducted doctoral research on covalent organic framework membranes for advanced molecular separations and developed ammonia removal methods for wastewater and seawater, managing lab safety and operations.

Membrane Science wastewater treatment Experimental Design Data Analysis

Teaching Assistant

Nanyang Technological University

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 (4 months)

Delivered 20 gas adsorption lab sessions for 164 students, provided safety briefings and supervision, and evaluated lab reports to improve student experimental skills.

Adsorption Instructional Design Communication

Engineer Intern

Philip Morris International

Jan 2019 - Jul 2019 (6 months)

Supported aerosol generation and validation for inhalation studies, contributed to equipment design improvements, test plans, and technician training for conventional and reduced risk products.

Validation Technical Reporting Training

Student Assistant

Nanyang Technological University

May 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Managed hall administration tasks including resident check-ins, facility inspections, and coordinating room preparation, improving operational efficiency for accommodation services.

Office Administration Facility Management Communication Time Management Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Nanyang Technological University

Doctor of Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Environmental & Water Research

2020 - 2025

Activities and societies: Researcher on covalent organic framework membranes; lab safety representative and fire warden; teaching assistant duties.

PhD in Interdisciplinary Graduate Programme (Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute) focused on membrane development and ammonia removal methods for wastewater and seawater.