Janice Xin Yee Ng | Materials Science Award | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Janice Xin Yee Ng, Materials Science Award, Best Researcher Award

PHD at The Curtin University, Australia

Janice Xin Yee Ng, a Chemical Engineering doctoral candidate at Curtin University, explores epoxy amine coating properties under ageing conditions. Her research, supported by the QEERI – Curtin Corrosion Research Alliance Scholarship, has led to notable publications in protective coating technology. With a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Curtin University, Janice brings diverse experience from roles at Woodside Energy, Chevron Australia Pty Ltd, METS Engineering Group, and Jinko Solar. Fluent in English, Chinese, Cantonese, and Malay, she excels in materials engineering, corrosion inspection, and process optimization, showcasing a multidisciplinary skill set and a commitment to advancing engineering solutions.

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Education:

Doctorate by Research (Chemical Engineering), Curtin University December 2020–Present QEERI – Curtin Corrosion Research Alliance Scholarship recipient Investigating the influence of ageing conditions on epoxy amine coating properties Notable publications in Advanced Protective Coating Technology and Progress in Organic Coatings Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical), Curtin University February 2015–December 2018

Experience

Academic Staff, Curtin University July 2022–December 2023 Conducting workshops and coursework delivery for Engineering First Year Unit Materials, Inspection and Corrosion Engineer, Woodside Energy November 2022–February 2023 Revised protective coating standards and developed calculation tools Research Assistant, Curtin Corrosion Centre March 2021–March 2022 Contributed to the INPEX CUI project Graduate Maintenance Engineer, Crystalise (Contracted to Chevron Australia Pty Ltd) March 2020–July 2020 Coordinated major maintenance activities at Chevron Gorgon and Wheatstone Upstream Facilities Graduate Process Engineer, METS Engineering Group September 2019–March 2020 Conducted metallurgical tests and contributed to equipment design and procurement Process Engineer, Jinko Solar February 2019–May 2019 Led production optimization and executed reliability tests on solar modules

Research Focus:

Janice Xin Yee Ng’s research primarily focuses on corrosion protection and materials engineering, specifically within the realm of epoxy coatings on carbon steel and stainless steel substrates. Her comparative study investigates the residual stresses induced in these coatings after thermal aging, contributing to the understanding of coating performance under harsh environmental conditions. This research falls within the interdisciplinary field of chemical engineering and corrosion science, addressing practical challenges in industry while advancing knowledge in materials science. Janice’s work highlights her expertise in protective coatings and underscores her dedication to advancing corrosion mitigation strategies for various engineering applications.

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