I work as Project Manager, EU and International, at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, where I focus on coordinating large-scale, cross-border projects that advance EU sustainability and innovation goals. Working closely with RISE lead scientists, I help conceptualize EU tender project proposals and lead international consortia to address pressing environmental challenges, particularly in circular economy solutions, nutrient recovery, and recycling. My role at RISE functions much like that of a key account manager for EU funding and tenders, overseeing complex funding opportunities to secure impactful, high-value projects.
Since joining RISE in October 2022, I have coordinated six major multi-partner EU projects, securing over €20.5 million in funding. I am co-lead for the EU Interreg BSR core project CiNURGi, the EU Mission Soil Research and Innovation Action (RIA) project iCOSHELLs, and the EU Horizon Coordinating Support Action (CSA) project FERTITEC.
My academic background includes a PhD in General Linguistics from the University of Gothenburg, where I also served as research faculty. I hold a Master of Science in Information Technology and a Master of Arts in the English Language from Singapore. With 15 years of experience in academia and executive roles, I have held positions such as Key Account Manager for Volvo AB at the School of Executive Education, University of Gothenburg; Research Faculty at the Centre for International Business Studies (CIBS); Principal Investigator and Scientist at ABB Corporate Research; and Market Access Scientist at Nofima, Norway.
During my time as Key Account Manager at the School of Executive Education at the University of Gothenburg, I tailored leadership training for Swedish multinationals, including Volvo AB and SKF, with programs delivered internationally across Europe and Asia. In 2011, I attended the International Faculty Program (IFP) at IESE Business School in Barcelona, enhancing my teaching and leadership skills, particularly in executive education.
I am actively involved in several networks, including the EU Interreg BSR Coordinators Network, the European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform (ESPP), the EU Mission Soil Coordinators Network, HELCOM (the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission, which oversees the Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area), and the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR). Through these networks, I contribute to policy and research initiatives focused on nutrient stewardship, sustainable soil management, and circular economy practices.
Beyond my professional achievements, I represented Singapore in the Miss Universe pageant in 1999 and belong to Singapore’s Eurasian minority, known for its vibrant cultural heritage. From ages 13 to 17, I was consistently ranked in the top 5% of my community for academic excellence, experiences that have instilled in me a commitment to integrity and collaborative success in all my professional endeavors.
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