As an Industrial and Systems Engineering alumnus (Class of 2019) with nearly five years of experience spearheading digital transformation at a leading multi-purpose port operator in Singapore, Phang Fu Chun was drawn back to pursue the Master of Science in Maritime Technology and Management (MTM) programme for AY2024/25. The programme’s joint hosting between the Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management (ISEM) and Centre for Maritime Studies (CMS) offered a unique blend of technological expertise and management principles to advance his career.

Ashref Afshin graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Nautical Science where he gained extensive knowledge in ship operations and technology, maritime law, IMO conventions, cargo and marine communications, environmental science, navigation, voyage planning, and collision prevention. He joined the MSc Maritime Technology & Management programme to further develop his skills as a professional in the field of the maritime industry.