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I am a dynamic and detail-oriented design professional with a Ph.D. in Engineering Product Development and an M.Arch in Architecture and Sustainable Design from SUTD. I focus on integrating robotics within architectural frameworks, advocating for innovative design principles and outcomes. My work blends technical depth with creative problem-solving to deliver future-ready solutions. I bring a rare combination of research rigor and practical implementation, capable of translating user needs into robust prototypes and scalable systems. I adapt quickly to new technologies, am proficient with MS Office and a broad range of CAD tools, and excel at data analysis, design thinking, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. My track record includes leading robotics-enabled design projects that improve facility maintenance and safety across public sites.…I am a dynamic and detail-oriented design professional with a Ph.D. in Engineering Product Development and an M.Arch in Architecture and Sustainable Design from SUTD. I focus on integrating robotics within architectural frameworks, advocating for innovative design principles and outcomes. My work blends technical depth with creative problem-solving to deliver future-ready solutions. I bring a rare combination of research rigor and practical implementation, capable of translating user needs into robust prototypes and scalable systems. I adapt quickly to new technologies, am proficient with MS Office and a broad range of CAD tools, and excel at data analysis, design thinking, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. My track record includes leading robotics-enabled design projects that improve facility maintenance and safety across public sites.

Yeo Soon Kiat Matthew

Architect, Designer, Product Designer, +6

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I am a dynamic and detail-oriented design professional with a Ph.D. in Engineering Product Development and an M.Arch in Architecture and Sustainable Design from SUTD. I focus on integrating robotics within architectural frameworks, advocating for innovative design principles and outcomes. My work blends technical depth with creative problem-solving to deliver future-ready solutions. I bring a rare combination of research rigor and practical implementation, capable of translating user needs into robust prototypes and scalable systems. I adapt quickly to new technologies, am proficient with MS Office and a broad range of CAD tools, and excel at data analysis, design thinking, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. My track record includes leading robotics-enabled design projects that improve facility maintenance and safety across public sites.…I am a dynamic and detail-oriented design professional with a Ph.D. in Engineering Product Development and an M.Arch in Architecture and Sustainable Design from SUTD. I focus on integrating robotics within architectural frameworks, advocating for innovative design principles and outcomes. My work blends technical depth with creative problem-solving to deliver future-ready solutions. I bring a rare combination of research rigor and practical implementation, capable of translating user needs into robust prototypes and scalable systems. I adapt quickly to new technologies, am proficient with MS Office and a broad range of CAD tools, and excel at data analysis, design thinking, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. My track record includes leading robotics-enabled design projects that improve facility maintenance and safety across public sites.

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I am a dynamic and detail-oriented design professional with a Ph.D. in Engineering Product Development and an M.Arch in Architecture and Sustainable Design from SUTD. I focus on integrating robotics within architectural frameworks, advocating for innovative design principles and outcomes. My work blends technical depth with creative problem-solving to deliver future-ready solutions.

I bring a rare combination of research rigor and practical implementation, capable of translating user needs into robust prototypes and scalable systems. I adapt quickly to new technologies, am proficient with MS Office and a broad range of CAD tools, and excel at data analysis, design thinking, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. My track record includes leading robotics-enabled design projects that improve facility maintenance and safety across public sites.

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SUTD Research Fellow at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

Spearheaded the development of a mobile inspection robot for false ceiling monitoring focusing on safety regulation compliance and operational efficiency; implemented robot-inclusive guidelines for redesign iterations to improve false ceiling inspections; translated user requirements into technical requirements and refined prototypes; conducted deployment case studies using the 'Robot for Buildings' framework to enhance facility maintenance productivity by up to 50%.

SUTD President Graduate Fellow (A*STAR ROS2 collaboration) at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024

Developed automatic assessment frameworks of public zones for robot inclusivity as the consultant for robot inclusive guidelines to stakeholders from A*STAR and National Robotics Programme (NRP); led process optimization, product design, CAD modelling, parametric and modular design, and AI/data analysis initiatives; delivered executive presentations and technical writing to cross-disciplinary teams.

Research Associate at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019

Developed spatial design guidelines to enhance compliance for robotic functionality in public spaces, significantly improving operational efficiency for cleaning robots by up to 70%; presented on Robot Ergonomics at CleanEnviro Summit Singapore 2018; contributed to interdisciplinary collaborations and publications.

Robot Analytics Consultant (BCA Collaboration) at Building and Construction Authority (BCA)

September 1, 2019 - April 1, 2022

Defined analytic robot-inclusive insights as a building consultant to BCA’s Design for Maintainability (DfM) Guide - Non-Residential Robotics and Automation section; developed automated tactile paving infrastructure guidelines and AI models for hazard detection; produced deployment frameworks and case studies for robot-inclusive spaces such as false ceilings and vertical greenery.