Larry Cai
About Larry Cai
Larry Cai serves as the Chief Operations Officer at ideagen since 2020 and is also a PhD student at The University of Queensland. His previous experience includes research roles at various institutions and a leadership position in the Singapore Armed Forces.
Current Role at Ideagen Plc
Larry Cai serves as the Chief Operations Officer at Ideagen Plc, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's operational strategies and ensuring efficient business processes. His leadership contributes to the organization's overall performance and growth in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Larry Cai has a strong academic background in engineering and bioinformatics. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Chemical and Biological Engineering from The University of Queensland, completing his studies from 2016 to 2019. He further pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, graduating in 2023.
Research Experience
Larry Cai has extensive research experience in various institutions. He worked as a Research Assistant at The University of Queensland from 2017 to 2019 and at the University of Melbourne from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he held positions as a Research Scholar at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology for three months in 2016 and at the UQ Institute for Molecular Bioscience from 2018 to 2019.
Military Service Background
Before his academic career, Larry Cai served in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) as a Platoon Commander from 2014 to 2015. This experience provided him with leadership skills and discipline, which he has applied in his subsequent roles in academia and industry.
Educational Institutions Attended
Larry Cai studied at several educational institutions. He attended Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) before enrolling at ACJC from 2012 to 2013. He later pursued higher education at The University of Queensland and the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, where he focused on engineering and bioinformatics.