Hey, I'm Nathaniel Neo

Design & AI Student at SUTD. Fusing computational intelligence and deep learning with physical prototyping to build community-centric engineering solutions that address human pain points.

Year 2 Design & AI @ SUTD
4.43 GPA SUTD Design & AI
9+ Years Civic Volunteerism
8+ Key Tech Projects Built
Nathaniel Neo Profile Corporate Photoshoot
// STUDENT. BUILDER. CIVIC LEADER. //

About Me

I'm a year 2 undergraduate at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) majoring in Design and Artificial Intelligence. I have a profound passion for creating computational systems that bridge math and engineering with elegant, intuitive physical form.

Believing that true tech serves society, my development and design work is focused heavily on addressing community pain points, leading grassroots volunteerism drives, and physical prototyping.

LET'S CONNECT
// HIGH-ACHIEVING ACADEMIC HISTORY //

Academic Path

SUTD University

B.Sc. Design & AI

4.43 GPA
  • ✦ TIIDE Scholarship
  • ✦ SgIS National Scholar
  • ✦ Baby Shark Prototyping
  • ✦ What The Hack 1st Place
Temasek Poly

Biomedical Eng Diploma

3.83 GPA
  • ✦ Forevertrust 1st Prize
  • ✦ WorldSkills Top 10
  • ✦ LKY STEP Scholar
  • ✦ CCA Leadership Merit
  • ✦ Safety Award
ITE College Central

Nitec in Electronics, Computer Networking & Comms

4.0 GPA
  • ✦ Valedictorian
  • ✦ Gold Course Medal
  • ✦ IES Engineering Award
  • ✦ LKY STEP Scholar
  • ✦ Perfect GPA
// SELECTED WORK //

Shaping Experiences That Make Life Simpler

I'm a Design & AI student focused on building clean, intuitive interfaces, IoT systems, and automated medical devices that solve real-world problems.

Myoelectric Prosthetic Arm
TP SCHOLARSHIP WORK

Myoelectric Prosthetic Arm

Adaptive biomedical arm designed with additive compliance mechanisms and controlled using EMG joint reverse engineering.

LionsBot Keeper Smart Hub
SUTD INDUSTRY STUDIO

LionsBot Keeper Cart

Zero-strain motorized housekeeping trolley engineered with load-sensing inventory tracking and active UV-C sterilization.

Project Luminote SUTD Showcase
SUTD CLASSROOM DESIGN

Project Luminote Whiteboard

Ergonomic classroom collaboration whiteboard utilizing hand-tracking OpenCV computer vision and precision breadboard electronics.

VIEW DETAILED CASE STUDY
// FULL PORTFOLIO //

Featured Case Studies

A selection of tech systems and physical products engineered to solve real community pain points.

Myoelectric Prosthetic Arm
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING & 3D PRINTING

Myoelectric Prosthetic Arm with Compliance

Designed and built an adaptive biomedical prosthetic controlled via muscle sensors. Reverse-engineered finger kinematics and printed lightweight compliance mechanism joints. Voted as the 1st Place recipient of the prestigious Forevertrust Projects Prize 2022.

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LionsBot Keeper Cart
PRODUCT DESIGN & IOT SOLUTIONS

Keeper: Zero-Strain Smart Housekeeping Trolley

Co-designed a fully motorized hospitality trolley with LionsBot Singapore to automate hotel inventory tracking. Built integrated load-cells for laundry scales, power-assisted driving, and active UV disinfection under a Double Diamond framework.

Project Luminote SUTD
DESIGN THINKING & COMPUTER VISION

Project Luminote Whiteboard Collaboration

Designed a low-cost, smart classroom whiteboard system combining hand OpenCV computer vision, custom electronics, and ergonomic 3D printed modular pen holders. Voted as one of the **top academic projects in SUTD amongst 500+ freshmores**.

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ITE Autonomous Robotic Car
ROBOTICS & HARDWARE LAYOUTS

Robotics Expo Custom Autonomous Car

Represented ITE at the prestigious **Singapore International Robo Expo** by building a custom physical autonomous vehicle. Coded real-time pathfinding logic, customized electrical wiring layouts, and managed sensors.

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BP Monitor Medical Device
BIOMEDICAL & EMBEDDED CIRCUITS

Low-Cost Medical Blood Pressure Monitor

Developed a robust and highly portable healthcare device to measure patient blood pressure. Programmed an LCD monitor interface, completed precision custom physical breadboard wiring, and manufactured compact acrylic casing.

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Hangzhou Alibaba Partner HQ
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & GROWTH

Rune-X & MirrorSoul ZJU Ventures

Created business models and retention designs during the SUTD TIIDE Program in Hangzhou, China. Formulated Rune-X member retention systems, developed MirrorSoul software repositories, and pitched startups on-stage at Zhejiang University (ZJU).

// PHILOSOPHY //

Who I Am & Design with Purpose

I believe that every single design—and every leader—needs a distinct personality. True technology shouldn't just exist as mathematical models on a screen; it must live in the real world, serving local communities and making human lives simpler.

My own educational path has been defined by grit and transformation: transitioning from scoring just **9 marks in my PSLE Mathematics Prelims** to graduating as the **ITE College Central Valedictorian** with a perfect **4.0 GPA**, LKYSTEP Scholar, and studying Design & AI at SUTD. I bring this relentless drive, resilience, and civic dedication into every system I prototype.

Nathaniel Neo ITE Central Valedictorian Ceremony
// PROUD MOMENTS //

Awards & Honors

Baby Shark Prototyping Fund
SUTD Entrepreneurship
2025
What The Hack — Best Hack
SUTD Hackathon 1st Place
2024
TIIDE Innovation Scholar
Zhejiang Univ Bilateral Exchange
2024
Singapore Industry Scholarship (SgIS)
Co-funded National Undergraduate Award
2023
Forevertrust International Prize (1st)
Temasek Poly Biomedical Design
2022
ITE College Central Valedictorian
Perfect 4.0 GPA Gold Medalist
2018
// PUBLIC RECORD //

Media Spotlights & SPH Publications

Features in prominent national newspapers and official student success platforms.

LIANHE ZAOBAO EXCLUSIVE

Dinner Dialogue with SM Lee Hsien Loong

Co-organised a key community dialog dinner and presented local community plans to Senior Minister (then PM) Lee Hsien Loong, co-organising panels and featured in Zaobao.

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Nathaniel Neo dining with SM Lee Hsien Loong
LIANHE WANBAO COVERAGE

PSLE Math 9 Marks to ITE Valedictorian

Featured in SPH Lianhe Wanbao and The New Paper for an inspiring turnaround story, overcoming poor elementary scoring to achieve a perfect 4.0 Valedictorian status.

Wanbao cover story clipping
ITE SPARK STORIES FEATURE

Rubik's Cube Speedcubing Feature

Featured by the national ITE channels for logical speed reasoning - solving a 3x3 Rubik's cube in a little more than ~20 seconds, bridging spatial logic with design skills.

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Speedcubing feature image
// ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL & LEAGUE CREDENTIALS // Temasek Poly: Lee Kuan Yew STEP Scholar • Forevertrust Prize (1st) • WorldSkills SG Top 10 • CCA Merit Leadership Award • Engineering Safety Award
ITE College Central: Nitec Valedictorian (Perfect 4.0 GPA) • Course Gold Medalist • IES Engineering Award • Gold & Diamond Service Stars • CDC/CCC Scholar
// GLOBAL INITIATIVES //

Global Exposure & Civic Leadership

Applying computational AI and physical design to solve problems on an international scale.

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// FOCUS AREAS //

Core Expertise

How I combine computational intelligence with practical, real-world physical systems.

COMPUTATIONAL AI & ML

Developing deep learning structures, computer vision OpenCV solutions, data member analytics, and computational design algorithms.

SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Physical prototyping, 3D printing compliance mechanisms, precision physical wiring layouts, joint reverse engineering, and sensor integration.

UX & PRODUCT STAGES

Conducting research following the Double Diamond framework, modeling color journeys, and developing motorized automation tools.

// SPORTS, LIFE SKILLS & ADVENTURE //

Passions & Hobbies

Exploring what inspires and keeps me active outside SUTD computational labs.

Competitive Bowling

Competitive Bowling

Competing in local bowling sports leagues, developing deep concentration focus and high coordination athletics.

SPORTS COMPETITION
Community Volunteerism

Civic Leadership

Serving over 9 years as Teck Ghee Youth Network Chairman. Organizing food campaigns and civic leadership dialogue.

GRASSROOTS LEADER
First Aid Certification

Lifesaving Skills

Completed advanced emergency response first aid certifications, mastering bandages and cardiac resuscitation.

FIRST AID COMPLETED
Mt Agung Summit Trekking

Adventure Trekking

Summiting rugged volcanic peaks in SE Asia, including conquering Mount Agung (3,142m in Bali), building endurance grit.

nature ADVenture
// GET IN TOUCH //

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