Biography
Koh Eng Fei is currently a PhD student in Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), under the supervision of Assistant Professor Jin Murakami. Having practiced architecture locally for the past 15 years, she hopes to carry over the ethics of good design into the discipline of urban science, that all data revolution first needs to be relevant and contextual in order to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives. Hence, her recent thesis for Master of Urban Science, Policy and Planning was on exploring excess commuting, a topic that resonates with majority of commuting crowd in Singapore. More details can be found here (https://arcg.is/1O0XTm). Her current research interests focus on the interactions between urban spatial structure, transportation and health for older adults.
Education
- MSc Urban Science, Policy and Planning, 2019-2020
- CITI Program – Social & Behavioural Researcher Basic Certificate, 2020
- Certificate in Green Mark Manager, 2012
- Certificate in Green Mark Professional, 2012
- B Arch, University of Sydney, 2002-2003
- B(Sc) Arch, University of Sydney, 1998-2000
Work Experience
- Principal Architect, 5TOREY5 (2011 to present)
- Senior Manager, Rock Productions Pte Ltd (2008 to 2011)
- Senior Architect, P&T Consultants Pte Ltd (2004 to 2008)
- Architectural Assistant, MKPL Architects Pte Ltd (2001)
Professional Affiliate
- Registered Architect with Board of Architects, Singapore since May 2008 (Registration no.: 2040)
Research Topic
Urban Mobility, Built Environment, and Ageing Society (tentative)