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Educational Facilitation and Training Experience:

Programme Director (Secondary Maths and Sciences) and Tutor
Edufront Learning Centre (22 May 2017–30 Jun 2018)
Provide curriculum and instructional leadership in Secondary Maths and Sciences programmes, develop curriculum for Secondary Maths and Science programmes, manage a team of tutors and tutor for upper Secondary Mathematics (Elementary and Additional) and upper Secondary Science (O Level Physics and Chemistry)
Achievements:
– Students felt more confident in handling Math and Science subjects
– Prepare and develop curriculum for Secondary Maths and Sciences programmes

Tutor
School of Professional Overseas and Training Pte Ltd (Jan 2012–May 2018)
Freelance tutor for local Primary Science and Mathematics, lower Secondary Science, upper Secondary Science (NT Level Science) and upper Secondary Science (O Level Physics)
Achievements:
– Students are able to apply the Inquiry Approach to handle application-based questions and situations, leading to lifelong learning
– Students felt more confident in handling Math and Science subjects

Curriculum Executive cum Facilitator
Learning Project Education Centre (08 Nov 2010– 13 May 2017)
Facilitator for local Primary Science and Mathematics, upper Secondary Mathematics (Elementary and Additional), upper Secondary Science (O Level Physics and Chemistry), local Integrated Programme (Integrated Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry), International Baccalaureate (SL Chemistry) and school holiday programmes (both within and outside the centre)
Achievements:
– Students are able to apply the Inquiry Approach to handle application-based questions and situations, leading to lifelong learning
– Students achieve very good results in Math and Science subjects
– Personal academic coaching for O Level Chemistry leads students to achieve A grades from fail grades
– Personal academic coaching for International Baccalaureate (SL Chemistry) leads student to achieve Grade 7 (highest)

Editor
Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd (Singapore Schools) (22 Oct 2007–09 Jul 2010)
Conduct training for editorial department and facilitate peer-sharing sessions by inviting colleagues from other departments to share their technical and publishing knowledge
Achievements:
– Editorial department colleagues are more aware of technical and publishing requirements and bottlenecks from other departments
– Awarded the ‘Pearson Values’ award for conducting training

Graduate Tutor
National University of Singapore (Jan 2001–Dec 2005)
Tutoring full-time and part-time undergraduates, maintain course website, conduct live demonstration, and prepare interactive teaching materials and grading term papers for:
– ME2162 Manufacturing Technology
– ME2103 Engineering Visualisation & Modelling (SolidWorks)
– ME4262/TM4262 Automation in Manufacturing
– B. Tech Enrichment Module: SolidWorks Primer
– SCC3303 Computer Aided Design for Laboratory (AutoCAD)
– SCC1303 Multimedia and Communications (Macromedia Director)
– BN3101 Bioengineering Design (CAD modelling using SolidWorks)
Achievements:
– Students are able to apply CAD knowledge to design functional models of biomedical devices, design robotics mechanisms and prepare technical reports for project work
– Students are able to apply practical multimedia editing skills for project presentations and personal interests

Laboratory Conductor
National University of Singapore & Ministry of Education (Mar 2004–May 2004)
– Conduct Computer Enrichment/Bridging Course for 6th batch of PRC SM2 Scholars
– Responsible for live demonstration of application software and tutoring
Achievements:
– Students are able to apply various software skills to support their studies

Editorial, Proofreading and Instructional Design Experience:

Editor / Proofreader (freelance)
Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd (Singapore Schools) (Sep 2012–Nov 2014)
Editor (full-time)
Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd (Singapore Schools) (22 Oct 2007–09 Jul 2010)
– Editor for various publications for both local and overseas markets that includes Secondary Science Chemistry textbook, workbooks, teachers’ resource package, guide books and assessment books, local Primary Mathematics and Science assessment books, local Secondary Design & Technology textbook and workbook and Technical Education textbook for Trinidad.
– Liaise with Singapore Ministry of Education for textbook and workbook submission (Chemistry)
Achievements:
– Involved in more than 60 publications, of which
O Level Chemistry Effective Guide and O Level Science Chemistry Effective Guide are the bestselling publication
– Able to work well with ex-colleagues and project manager

Tutor
School of Professional Overseas and Training Pte Ltd (Jan 2012–May 2018)
Preparation of Science teaching materials cum experiments
Achievements:
– Standardised the centre’s worksheets
– Incorporate hands-on experiments in the teaching of Science lessons

Curriculum Executive cum Facilitator
Learning Project Education Centre (08 Nov 2010–13 May 2017)
– Design and plan academic and enrichment programmes (Science)
– Preparation of centre’s newsletter for students and parents
Achievements:
– Designed more than 50 STEM programmes and activities
– Innovative creation of new experiments using commonly available materials
– Standardised the centre’s worksheets

Student Assistant
National University of Singapore (CIT, Computer Centre) (Jan 2001–Dec2002)
Course development includes updating of lecture materials, preparation of PowerPoint slides, preparing supporting multimedia, building course homepages, creating animations and maintaining course website in the Integrated Virtual Learning Environment (IVLE) for:
– ME2103 Engineering Visualisation & Modelling
– ME3263/TM3263 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
– ME4262/TM4262 Automation in Manufacturing
– ME5603 Metal Forming Technology
Achievements:
– Both undergraduates and postgraduate students had access to up-to-date lecture materials that includes multimedia and animations for easy visualisation and understanding

Research and Development Experience:

Research Scholar   
National University of Singapore (Mech. Engineering/Manufacturing) (2000–2006)
Have successfully conducted R&D in the area of plastic injection mould design, manufacturing processes and mould testing for a Master’s degree and a PhD degree
– Project: Information Management Integration in Plastic Injection Mould Making Industries Using the Template Approach (Jun 2002–Feb 2006)
– External Project: Design of tamper-proof seal for oil drum and fuel bottle supplier for Pertamina (Indonesia) (3rd and 4th quarter 2004)
– Project: 3D Initial Design of Plastic Injection Moulds Using Standardisation Techniques (Jun 2000–Jun 2002)
Achievements:
– Improving and streamlining local mould making industries work processes via standardisation and data management
– Innovative design of low-cost tamper-proof seal for oil drums and fuel bottles
– Published a number of journal papers with top-tier journals and keynote/invited papers for conferences

Engineering and Technical Experience:

Product Engineer
Mikrotools Pte Ltd (13 Mar 2006–07 Aug 2007)
Have successfully conducted R&D and product realisation of micro-machine components and assemblies with the relevant supporting technical documents and user manuals, which includes data management of machine design projects
Achievements:
– Improving and producing user-friendly supporting technical documents and user manuals
– Mechanical design of a micromachining machine

Member of Technical Working Group and Judge in Jury Panel
WorldSkills Singapore (ME CADD), Institute of Technical Education (Jan 2002–Dec 2006)
Have designed and set competition questions and mark scheme for Mechanical Engineering Drawing & Design WorldSkills Singapore using various CAD/CAM software such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Mechanical, SolidWorks and Unigraphics, was a judge in the jury panel for both qualifying round and finals
Achievements:
– Established a benchmark system to ensure the stringent selection of candidates who have achieved the required level of skills to represent Singapore on the international level (WorldSkills)

Industrial Attachment
Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd (Machine Factory, MF) (Jan 1999–Jun 1999)
– Have used CAD/CAM in mould design and manufacture, checking of product data (CAD file) for errors and determine manufacturability of the product for projects from The Netherlands and Singapore and CAD data conversions between various CAD platforms.
– Have done QA measurements for plastic and metal parts using different equipment and learn to check for mould defects and plastic parts defects during mould testing
Achievements:
– Manage a major project that consists of a total of 22 moulds whose customers are from Vienna, Hong Kong and Singapore and sub-contractors who are from Malaysia and Singapore
– Have fully understood the entire mould making process and used the skills and knowledge acquired for future research projects at the National University of Singapore

Administrative Experience:

Part Timer
Manusoft Plastic Pte Ltd (May 2000–Mar 2001)
– Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for machine components, mould parts and plastic products
– Testing of IMOLD software for crashes and bugs
– Overlook the administrative side of petty cash, invoicing, quotations and accounting
– Liaise with customers and potential customers to follow up on their requests and disseminate the information to the software programmers

Publications:

Journal Papers:

  1. Maria L.H. Low and K.S. Lee, “A parametric-controlled cavity layout design system for plastic injection mould”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 21 (10-11): 807-819, JUL 2003
  2. Maria L.H. Low and K.S. Lee, “Application of standardization for initial design of plastic injection moulds”, International Journal of Production Research, 41 (10): 2301-2324, JUL 2003
  3. K.S. Lee and Maria L.H. Low, “Engineering visualization & modeling: Teach and manage using the IT approach”, The International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, v32, n2, p160-181, APRIL 2004
  4. Maria L.H. Low and K.S. Lee, “3D Rapid Realization of Initial Design for Plastic Injection Moulds”, Journal of The Institution of Engineers, Singapore, Vol. 44 Issue 4 (Manufacturing Engineering), pg 15-30, 2004
  5. Maria L.H. Low and K.S. Lee, “A template approach to manage mould-testing stage in a plastic injection mould project”, International Journal of Production Research, 45 (20): 4685-4714, OCT 2007
  6. Maria L.H. Low and K.S. Lee, “Mould data management in plastic injection mould industries”, International Journal of Production Research, 46 (22): 6269-6304, NOV 2008

Conference Papers:

  1. Maria L.H. Low and K.S. Lee, Keynote Paper: “Application of standardization for initial design of plastic injection moulds”, The 10th International Manufacturing Conference in China (IMCC 2002), Xiamen, Paper No Panel 2-147 (CD format), 11–13 October 2002
  2. Maria L.H. Low and K.S. Lee, “A Framework for Managing Data and Resources in Plastic Injection Mould Making Industries”, The 3rd International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Technology (ICAMT 2004), Kuala Lumpur, G2_014, pg 283-289, 11–13 May 2004
  3. K.S. Lee and Maria L.H. Low, “Design of Plastic Injection Moulds using the Template Approach”, The 11th International Manufacturing Conference in China (IMCC 2004), Jinan, Paper No Panel B-301 (CD format), 18–20 September 2004
  4. C. H. Tan, K.S. Lee and Maria L.H. Low, “A Case Study of Heat Transfer from Hot Runner Mould to the Fix Platen of the Injection Moulding Machine”, The 11th International Manufacturing Conference in China (IMCC 2004), Jinan, Paper No Panel B-123 (CD format), 18–20 September 2004
  5. Lee Kim Seng and Low Leng Hwa Maria, Invited Paper: “Rapid Data and Decision Support Tool for Mould Testing”, Proceedings of 2005 Mori Seiki 2nd International Conference on Die & Mould Technology, China Die & Mould Industry Association, Beijing, pg 213-219, 17–19 October 2005

Books:

  1. Lee Kim Seng and Maria Low Leng Hwa, “Introduction to 3D Solid Modeling with SolidWorks”, Singapore: McGraw-Hill, 2003,
    ISBN 007-123437-3
  2. Lee Kim Seng and Maria Low Leng Hwa, “Introduction to 3D Solid Modeling with SolidWorks, Second Edition”, Singapore: McGraw-Hill, 2006, ISBN 007-125786-1