Product vs Market
Updated on 260730
Senior Product Specialist (GCMS)
Dr CCK is a Senior Product Specialist for the GCMS product line in Shimadzu Asia Pacific. He obtained his PhD from the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore in 2013 and has a diverse range of experience in analytical and chemical sciences research. Prior to joining Shimadzu, he ventured into the vibrant Singapore tech startup scene. He is now focused on developing hi-fi applications for GCMS in Shimadzu.
Market Specialist (Food & Environmental)
Elton dedicates his career to food analytics, ensuring the safety and quality of our daily consumption. As a Food Specialist at Shimadzu, he develops and applies advanced analytical techniques to detect and quantify compounds in food products, from contaminants to nutrients. Elton takes pride in advancing food science, enhancing safety, and building consumer trust. His goal is to make valuable contributions to analytical chemistry and the global food industry.
Product Specialist (GC)
Elvi graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with an Honours Bachelor Degree in Science (Chemistry) in 2017. She has been working with GC and GC-MS to develop new applications while providing operational training and customer support for the past 5years.
Senior Product Specialist (Testing Machine)
Kenneth earned his Master's degree in material science and engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS). He has more than 10 years of experience in material testing and characterization; and is currently responsible for product management of Shimadzu testing machines for ASEAN, India, and South Asia regions.
Manager (Pharma, LC, Spectro)
Wan Tung has 12 years of working experience in analytical science, specializing in method development of various LC/LCMS applications. Her recent research work at Shimadzu has mainly focused on fully automated pre-column derivatization of amino acids in a variety of food and biopharmaceutical sample matrices. Prior to joining Shimadzu, Wan Tung started her professional career as a QA/QC chemist in a Pharmaceutical multinational company. She earned her Bachelor's (Honour's) degree in Chemistry back in 2009.
Product Specialist (Life Science)
Naatasha has research experience synthesizing and characterizing various materials including nanoparticles, novel polymers, peptides, biomaterials, and microfluidic devices for biomedical applications. She graduated from Nanyang Technological University Singapore with a Bachelors's of Materials Science Engineering (with Honours). She completed her Ph.D. working on RAFT polymers and Native Chemical Ligation synthesis to create nanoparticles modified with bioactive polymer brushes. She is now the Product Specialist for mass Spectrometry and Life Science Products in Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd.
General Manager (EXPERT Centre)
Sandy has been working with Shimadzu for over a decade, deriving sales strategies for analytical, scientific and testing products, striving to increase the market share and mentoring a team of 16 talented, dynamic product and market specialists.
She has experience as a Quality Control chemist, learning regulations and documentation in the Pharma business. Then, as an Application Specialist for LCMS & GCMS, she worked towards giving a “total solution” for various markets like food safety, forensics and omics. Even with this, Sandy believes in Kaizen and keeps learning, improving and improvising! Change is the only constant and that’s why she is not afraid of making and embracing changes.
Product Specialist (Spectro & TOC)
Qi An graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) in Chemistry and Biological Chemistry from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His passion for food science led him to pursue a concurrent second major in Food Science and Technology from Wageningen University. At Shimadzu Asia Pacific, he started his career as an Application Specialist for spectroscopy and TOC instruments before transitioning to the Product Specialist role. He has successfully conducted pre-sales demonstrations, sample analysis, and provided application support across diverse industries.
Product Manager (Scientific Instruments)
Teck Beng graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Master's Degree in Material Science. He has been providing application support for OES, XRF, XRD, EPMA, SPM, and ESCA for the past 20 years. He has conducted numerous Application Seminars and Workshops on Materials Characterization/Failure Analysis/Restriction of Hazardous Substances in countries supported by Shimadzu Asia Pacific.
Principal Product Specialist (NDI)
Venjamin has more than 15 years of Non-Destructive Inspection experience, and joined Shimadzu Asia Pacific in 2016. He is responsible for the product management of Shimadzu X-ray Inspection and CT systems for ASEAN and India. He has hands-on experience in electrical electronics, semiconductors packaging, automotive, composites, additive manufacturing, and lithium-ion battery measurement. His passion for NDI enhances his desire to pursue excellence.
Senior Product Specialist (LCMS)
Siew Qi is the Senior Product Specialist at Shimadzu Asia Pacific, specializing in LCMS. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the National University of Singapore in 2016, where her research focused on Pt (IV) complexes as prodrugs of cisplatin, utilizing various analytical techniques to assess their efficacy in cancer treatment. Since joining Shimadzu in 2017, she has held several roles, including Consumables Technical Specialist, Application Chemist and Product Specialist, where she has contributed to product development and customer engagement. Currently, as a Senior Product Specialist, she leads initiatives to enhance LCMS solutions for clients. With a solid foundation in analytical chemistry and a commitment to innovation, Siew Qi continues to drive advancements in her field.
Market Specialist (Chemical)
Peter Puah is a Market Specialist (Chemical) at Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd, focusing on application-driven solutions and market development across the chemical and semiconductor sectors. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in chemical-related fields, with experience in biomaterial research, raw material manufacturing, raw material QA/QC, and the chemical and waste management industries.