ANDREW C. W. CHEONG
Summary
Final year Medicinal and Biological Chemistry (MChem) student, with a passion for organic chemistry and its applications to the pharmaceutical industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Student
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
08.2022 - Current
- Having a one-year year aboard research placement working on total synthesis of a potential anti- cancer drug candidate Salvichinensines A
- Acquire a variety of synthetic skills working as an organic chemist, column chromatography, extraction, TLC.
- Compiled data in reports and other documents using Origin, Mercury, Mestrenova.
- Developed keen understanding of analytical chemistry technique, which included NMR, Mass and IR spectroscopy, polarimetry and X-ray chromatography.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation in good working order, following appropriate procedures for usage, clean-up and maintenance.
Population Census Team Manager
Macau Statistics and Census Service
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed a team of 10 census enumerators to execute data collection tasks
- Assisted in solving challenging cases for team members
- Ensured and report working progress and quality of data collection
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Research Student
University of Edinburgh
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted a final-year research project about supramolecular chemistry of a Pd2L4 capsule and investigating its catalytic effect of it on various chemical reactions
- Can handle chemicals in high precision and handle reactants in a microscale experiment
- Apply a range of research skills to implement a programme of original research, working as a member of a team
Researcher
Edinburgh University Young Scientific Researchers Association
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted a student-led research project investigating SARS-CoV-2 main protease ligand binding affinity towards potential SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitors
- Undertook analysis using docking software: Flare and AutoDock Vina
- Effective communication with teammates and presented result to association panel
Biomedical laboratory Intern Assistant
University of Macau
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Six-week exposure to top-tier research focused biomedical laboratory in Macau
- Familiarized with various tissue culture technique
- Attention to details and practice of a research focused biomedical laboratory
Treasurer
Macau Society
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed society’s finance and plan the expenditure for each activity
- Assisted President and Vice president to chair monthly meetings
- Developed team working skills while hosting member events
- Developed excellent skill in using MS Excel for writing accounting reports
Education
MChem (Hons) - Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
University of Edinburgh
Master of Science - Biological And Medicinal Chemistry
University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom06.2023
High School Diploma - English Section
Yuet Wah College
Macao07.2019
Skills
- Confident in using Microsoft Office
- Familiar in using Chemistry Data Analysis And Graphing Software: Originlab, ChemDraw, MestReNova, Flare and AutoDock Vina
- Familiar in using Python for solving Mathematical problems and plotting Graphs
Additional Information
- Edinburgh Award (Society and Volunteering Group Office Bearers) awarded by Edinburgh University Students’ Association
- Recognition for the skills and abilities required for excellence in awardee’s position Recognition for active work on personal strength and areas one would like to develop further
- Special Scholarship awarded by Macao Foundation
- Receive full sponsorship for the rest of the undergraduate study for excellence in academic grades from
Timeline
Research Student
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
08.2022 - Current
Research Student
University of Edinburgh
02.2022 - 06.2022
Population Census Team Manager
Macau Statistics and Census Service
07.2021 - 08.2021
Biomedical laboratory Intern Assistant
University of Macau
05.2021 - 07.2021
Treasurer
Macau Society
09.2020 - 06.2021
Researcher
Edinburgh University Young Scientific Researchers Association
07.2020 - 08.2021
MChem (Hons) - Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
University of Edinburgh
Master of Science - Biological And Medicinal Chemistry
University of Edinburgh
High School Diploma - English Section
Yuet Wah College
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