Industry PhD Researcher
Adelaide University, in partnership with BlueScope Building Components | Adelaide, SA – Oct 2022 – Nov 2026 (expected)
- Investigated self-shading steel façade profiles to reduce solar heat gain and improve thermal performance.
- Designed and conducted outdoor experiments to evaluate the thermal performance of steel cladding profiles.
- Developed and validated building energy simulation models using experimental data.
- Applied Rhino, Grasshopper and multi-objective optimisation to explore performance-driven façade design alternatives.
- Published four first-author Q1 journal articles, with a fifth manuscript under review.
- Collaborated with BlueScope Building Components and academic supervisors to communicate findings.
Airtightness Tester
SUHO | Adelaide, SA – Jul 2024 – Jun 2026
- Conducted airtightness testing of residential and commercial buildings in accordance with ATTMA standards.
- Performed blower door testing and leakage diagnostics to assess building envelope performance.
- Modelled building surface areas to calculate air permeability and compliance metrics.
- Analysed test data and prepared technical reports to support energy efficiency certification and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with builders, consultants, and contractors to identify leakage sources and recommend remediation strategies.
Architect
Anugerah Kencana Raya | Jakarta, Indonesia – Nov 2021 – Aug 2022
- Designed and developed residential and commercial projects from concept to documentation.
- Coordinated with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure design alignment and project delivery.
- Produced detailed 3D models and visual presentations to communicate design intent.
Design Architect
Park + Associates | Singapore (Contract, Remote) – Jun 2021 – Oct 2021
- Designed high-end residential projects, including Good Class Bungalows (GCB), ensuring compliance with local planning regulations and building codes.
- Prepared and coordinated submission drawings for Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) approval.
- Developed detailed 3D models and client presentation materials to communicate design intent.
Architect
SEED Architects | Jakarta, Indonesia – Aug 2019 – Jun 2021
- Developed architecture and interior design from Schematic Design, Design Development, until Construction Drawing.
- Designed in compliance with local building regulations and codes.
- Competed in national and international architecture competitions, involving 3D modeling, layouts, graphs, and architectural presentations.
Property Management Intern
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) – Australian Embassy | Jakarta, Indonesia – Jun – Aug 2019
- Conducted inventory management and property inspections in coordination with the Visit Coordinator Unit (VCU).
- Developed asset fact sheets for DFAT properties, including waste management documentation.
- Assisted with periodic Work Health and Safety (WHS) building inspections and compliance checklists.
Project Architect
PHL Architects – Patrick Hendy Lim Architects | Jakarta, Indonesia – May 2013 – Jun 2016
- Led mixed-use planning and hospitality design projects, including a shopping mall and hotel development in West Borneo, Indonesia, and participated in national and international architecture and urban planning competitions.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary design teams and progressed projects from Schematic Design through Design Development to Construction Documentation (exterior and interior).
Academic & Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant
Adelaide University | Adelaide, SA – Jan 2023 – Jun 2026
- Taught and mentored students across five undergraduate/postgraduate architecture courses, covering structural feasibility, façade design, building environments, construction, and sustainable technologies.
- Delivered building energy performance analysis (DesignBuilder) and embodied energy/lifecycle comparisons to inform early-stage design decisions.
- Guided students in parametric and structural modelling workflows, including Karamba for combining structural and parametric analysis.
- Instructed on passive and active design strategies, material selection, and self-sufficient/zero-carbon building design, including physical shading model demonstrations.
Selected courses: ARCH 7033 Advanced Construction (2024), ARCH 7041 Advanced Architecture Technologies (2024), DESST 2517 Environment II (2023–2024).
