MSc (MOTI) student - Lee Sze Ern, Jeremy
Jeremy graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2023 with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Highest Distinction), serving as the valedictorian for his class. His academic journey was marked by numerous accolades, including the Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal, IES Gold Medal, and several industry prizes, such as the ST Engineering Prize for Engineering Scholars Programme, Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce Medal, Alcatel-Lucent Technologies Prize, and Singapore Power Group Book Prize.
Driven by his passion for technology and innovation management, Jeremy pursued the Master of Science in Management of Technology and Innovation (MOTI) at NUS. Excelling throughout the program, he earned a place on the ISEM commendation list for both semesters and graduated top of his class, receiving the prestigious Tang Yuen Seng Prize.
Reflecting on his achievement, Jeremy expressed gratitude for the faculty, staff, and classmates who supported him during his MOTI journey. He is currently an Air Systems Engineer at the Defence Science and Technology Agency, where he contributes to developing Singapore's drone capabilities. Jeremy finds purpose in his work, knowing that it plays a role in strengthening national security.
Looking ahead, Jeremy shares his aspirations and gratitude towards the MOTI programme, "I see myself harnessing technology and innovation to deliver value. To do so, I aim to not only build depth in key technological competencies, but also grow my ability to think on a systems level and connect the dots across different domains/problems. The skills and frameworks I’ve acquired across the various MOTI courses have equipped me to do so."