Rachel Low Pei Sze
About Rachel Low Pei Sze
Rachel Low Pei Sze is a Structural Engineer at Arup and the Chief Executive Officer at Hellorachellow, with a background in civil engineering and extensive experience in property management and research.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Rachel Low Pei Sze is currently employed at Arup as a Structural Engineer and serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Hellorachellow. At Arup, she has been integral to the design and analysis of structural components, specifically focusing on reinforced concrete corbels and steel strutting for earth retaining structures. Her role also involves conducting training lectures on automation, leveraging Python and VBA, to enhance departmental efficiencies.
Past Internships and Research Experience
Rachel's early professional journey includes multiple internships and research endeavors. She interned at Keppel Land as a Property Management Intern in 2018, gaining hands-on experience in property management over a three-month period. In 2017, she worked for one month at the Centre for Liveable Cities as an intern, focusing on urban development and sustainable living projects. Additionally, Rachel undertook an undergraduate research project at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) on the feasibility of on-demand chartered bus services, conducting her research in Korea from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Background and Achievements
Rachel attained her foundational education at Nanyang Girls' High from 2010 to 2013, followed by Hwa Chong Institution where she achieved her GCE A Levels in 2015. She then pursued higher education at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), earning First Class Honours in Civil Engineering with a second major in Society and Urban Systems from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, Rachel participated in a Fall Semester Exchange Programme at the University of Michigan in 2018.
Professional Projects and Technical Skills
During her tenure at Arup, Rachel designed critical structural elements, such as reinforced concrete corbels and steel struts for a confidential office tower project. She also contributed significantly to the Hong Kong International Airport Third Runway Concourse Roof project by creating load analysis visualisations using Python and Grasshopper-Rhino. Her technical expertise in Python and VBA has also been applied in delivering automation training lectures within her department.
Extracurricular Involvement
Rachel has been actively involved in extracurricular activities, serving as the Vice-Chairperson & Keyboardist at NTU CAC Jazz and Blues from 2017 to 2018. This role allowed her to combine leadership skills with her passion for music, contributing to the vibrant cultural community at NTU.