Thomas Nok Hin Cheng
About Thomas Nok Hin Cheng
Thomas Nok Hin Cheng is an Undergraduate Research Associate with extensive experience in chemical engineering and research roles at prestigious institutions including Imperial College London, the Broad Institute, and MIT. He has contributed to various projects and initiatives while earning recognition for his academic performance.
Work at Broad Institute
Thomas Nok Hin Cheng serves as an Undergraduate Research Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2021. He is involved in research within the Smillie Lab, which is part of the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Broad Institute. His role includes contributing to ongoing research projects and collaborating with other researchers in the lab.
Current Roles and Internships
In addition to his position at the Broad Institute, Thomas has been working as a Regulatory Intern at the Open Insulin Foundation since 2021. He is also an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Imperial College London, a role he has held since 2021. Furthermore, he is an Advanced Undergraduate Researcher (SuperUROP) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he has been engaged in research at the Shalek Lab since 2020.
Education and Expertise
Thomas studied Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) from 2018 to 2022. He participated in the Imperial-MIT Exchange program from 2020 to 2021. His educational background includes practical experience through various research assistant roles and projects, enhancing his expertise in chemical engineering and research methodologies.
Previous Experience at Imperial College London
Before his current roles, Thomas held several positions at Imperial College London. He worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in Dr. Rongjun Chen’s Group and Professor Jerry Heng’s Group from 2019 to 2020. He also participated in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Programme (UROP) in 2019 and 2020, focusing on projects such as the Carbon Capture Pilot Plant and the Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory.
Achievements and Recognition
Thomas has received notable awards for his academic performance in Chemical Engineering. He was honored with the Procter and Gamble Prize from Imperial College London and the Institution of Chemical Engineers Books Prize. These awards recognize his excellence in the field and contributions to his academic community.