Foo Meng Ng (Steven)
BEng(Hons), PhD in Mechanical Engineering
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A Mechanical Engineer with Research Experience in Virtual Reality Based Design and Manufacturing Systems and Visual Classification & Coding Systems.
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Personal Details
Address: c/o Dept of Mechanical & Chemical Engineering., Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Eh14 4AS, UK
Date of Birth: 21/04/72
Nationality: Singaporean
Health: Excellent
E-Mail f.m.ng@hw.ac.uk

Research Interest

Designing and Planning Cable Harnesses in Virtual Environments.
Navigational Awareness and WayFinding in Virtual Environments. 
Visual Classification & Coding Systems

Education

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Heriot-Watt University
(1996 to date)

 

 Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K. (awarded November 1999) 

Awarded  a 1 year fully funded departmental scholarship for an MPhil postgraduate degree program (academic year -  1996 -97) to investigate on the possibility of developing a Virtual Manufacturing system for the designing and planning of cable harnesses. Subsequently was recommended by the department for upgrading to Ph.D. student status and was also awarded a 3 years Overseas Research Scholarship (ORS) and a University Scholarship to further the research. Industrial partners are NCR, Dundee, KinLoch Electronics, Glasgow and Division, Bristol.
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Heriot-Watt University
(1994-1996)
 BEng(Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, First Class, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K. (from 3/10/94 to 21/6/96) 

Final year project: Classification & Coding package using AutoLisp, F. M. Ng., J.M. Ritchie. (supervisor).  Used AutoLISP programming language to develop an inexpensive, interactive, user-friendly visual CAD Classification & Coding and Retrieval software package based on the Opitz Coding manual for families of similar parts.
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic
(1989 to 1992)
 
 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore (from 1989 to 1992) 
Hua Yi Secondary School
(1985 to 1988)
 ‘O’ Levels Certificate, Hua Yi Secondary School, Singapore (from 1985 to 1988) 

 

Work Experience

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Heriot-Watt University
(1997 to date)



 

 Final year project assistant supervisor,  providing guidance for the following projects; 
     
  • Investigating and developing a Cable Harness Database, (1997-1998), K. L. Wee. , J. E. L. Simmons. (supervisor).
  • A Computer Aided Process Planning package using AutoLisp, (1997-1998), S. P. Ong. , J. M. Ritchie. (supervisor).
  • The Virtual Robot, (1997-1998), K. L. Leong. , J. M. Ritchie. (supervisor).
  • A Comparison Between CAD Cable Harness Systems, (1998-1999), D.Mclachlan, J.E.L.Simmons (supervisor), J.M. Ritchie (supervisor)
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Heriot-Watt University

(1997 to date) 

 
  • University Tutorial Assistant (1996 to date), supervising tutorial classes in (amongst others)

  • Computer Aided Engineering 1, Design and Manufacture 2 and NC Applications.
 
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(Summer of 1995 and 1996) 
 
  • Part-time tester,testing Cashcards terminals. 
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Singapore Police Force (1992-1994) 

 
  • Staff assistant to Deputy Director of Operations (MHA),assisted in operation, planning and related activities.
Microware Computer Systems Pte Ltd (Apr1992 to Aug 1992) 

 
  • Staff assistant to Deputy Director of Operations (MHA),assisted in operation, planning and related activities.

Activities & Interests (Higher Education)

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Malaysian & Singaporean Student Union of Edinburgh

at 

Heriot-Watt University

 
  • Elected the President of the Society for the academic year of 1998-1999. Responsibilities include leading, enthusing and motivating a team of resourceful and creative executive committee members to revamp the Society's image, organise and plan activities that are aimed towards creating a greater awareness of the South East Asian identity and heritage, forging camaraderie among Society's members, local and international students, spearheaded and constantly forging greater links with other student associations to organise joint events. Initiated the creation of our Society's website where members can associate themselves with. 
  • Assisted in organizing and planning trips and tours throughout the United Kingdom for Singaporeans as well as international students studying at Heriot-Watt University. Travelled widely in the U.K. and France.
  • Read articles, magazines and books broadly.
  • Swimming and jogging as a way of keeping fit.

Activities & Interests (School)

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Boys Brigade 9th Singapore Company
  • With the Boys Brigade (9th Company) in Singapore for 4 years. Appointed Company Sergeant Major in-charge of discipline and conduct within the company. Organised and planned numerous activities and outings for members. 

Referees

Available on request.

Personal Qualities

  • Able to lead, enthuse and motivate team members. 
  • Able to sell ideas and solutions to people to solve their problems. 
  • Effective communicator.
  • Lateral thinker.
  • Achievement oriented.
  • Actively committed to professional development.
  • Enthusiastic and motivated team worker.
  • Flexible and friendly person.
 

Publications

1.Designing and Planning Cable Harnesses Using Immersive Virtual Reality, Ng F. M., Ritchie J.M., Dewar R. G., (1997), 4th International Conference on Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Singapore, vol 2, pp934-941.
2. The Application of Virtual Reality to Tasks in Manufacturing and Assembly Engineering, J.E.L. Simmons., Dewar R.G., Ritchie J.M., F.M. Ng, (1997), Proceedings of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers, Seoul, pp 73-84
3. The Application of Virtual Reality to Tasks in Manufacturing and Assembly Engineering, J.E.L. Simmons., Dewar R.G., Ritchie J.M., F.M. Ng, (1998), Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers International Journal, Seoul, vol 12, no 1, pp 1-11.
4. Tools for Cable Harness Design in Virtual Environments, F.M. Ng, Ritchie J.M., J.E.L. Simmons., R.G. Dewar, (1999), Accepted for the 15th International Conference on Computer Aided Production Engineering, CAPE'99, Durham, UK.