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Yeongin Chae

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Hi, I'm Yeongin Chae, a Biomedical Engineering undergraduate at the National University of Singapore, working at the intersection of human behavior, systems thinking, and emerging technology translation.

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Hi, I’m Yeongin Chae, a Biomedical Engineering undergraduate at the National University of Singapore, working at the intersection of human behavior, systems thinking, and emerging technology translation. I bring experience across cross-functional program coordination, user-centered product design, and startup environments, focusing on marketing and training materials that translate complex ideas into clear, engaging experiences for business stakeholders and end users.

I enjoy turning complex concepts into accessible designs and engaging learning experiences, collaborating across product, research, and engineering teams to drive adoption and impact.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined May 2026

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Life Sciences
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 7 roles

Beacon-Guided Surgical Lighting System Designer · Beacon-Guided Surgical Lighting SystemJan 2026 – Apr 2026 · 4 mos

Designed a human-centered innovation concept for improving alignment between surgical workflows and adaptive lighting systems in operating environments. Conducted multi-stakeholder research (clinical observation, literature review, interviews) to identify workflow friction points and inform system requirements. Developed and tested a prototype to explore real-time alignment between user movement and environmental response systems under dynamic conditions. Evaluated design iterations to surface usability constraints and guide future product refinement directions.

UX / Interaction Research Project Lead · Backyard ExplorersJan 2026 – Apr 2026 · 4 mos

Led a consumer behavior and experience design study exploring how digital systems influence Gen Z outdoor engagement in urban environments. Analyzed mixed-method research (n=33 survey responses, 4 interviews) to identify behavioral patterns and key intention-behavior gaps, translating insights into a consumer-facing product concept. Prototyped a hi-fi app prototype in Figma and communicated design through presentations and portfolio documentation.

Game Designer · ADHD Lived Experiences (Finding My Rhythm)Aug 2025 – Dec 2025 · 5 mos

Designed an interactive experience simulating cognitive and behavioral patterns associated with ADHD through narrative branching and feedback systems.

Product Designer · StreamlineJan 2025 – Jun 2025 · 6 mos
Technical Instructional Designer · WorkatoJul 2024 – Apr 2026 · 1 yr 10 mos
Course Description Writer · National University of SingaporeMay 2024 – Jul 2024 · 3 mos
Human-Environment Systems Engineer · Coastal Waste Flow SystemJul 2023 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Education

Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (Honors), GPA 4.7/5.0 · National University of Singapore2022 – 2026
NOC Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Program · Stanford University2024 – 2025

Certifications and awards

Biomedical Engineering Achievement Award (NUS College International Scholar)2030 – 2026
NOC Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Program (Stanford University)2024 – 2025

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