Associate Professor Eric Gan

School of Business

2017
Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE), Institute of Adult Learning, Singapore
2013
Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA), Institute of Adult Learning, Singapore
2012
LLM in Intellectual Property Law, University of Edinburgh, UK
2002
MBA, Macquarie University, Australia
1998
PhD in Materials Science Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany
1993
MSc in Laser Engineering & Applications, Heriot-Watt University, UK
1992
BEng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Hertfordshire, UK

2009 - 2016
Director, Capability Development, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)
2006 - 2009
Assistant Director, Centre for Innovation and Enterprise, Republic Polytechnic
2004 - 2006
Chief Executive Officer, PosiTel
2002 - 2004
Managing Consultant, NOVUS Innovations
2001 - 2002
Consultant, Accenture
1999 - 2001
Research Fellow, Gintic Institute of Manufacturing Technology
1993 - 1998
Engineering Manager, ATZ-EVUS

Journal Papers:

Zheng Hongyu, Eric Gan and G.C. Lim, “Investigation of Laser Via Formation Technology for the Manufacturing of High Density Substrates”, Journal of Lasers & Optics in Engineering, 36, 4, pp. 355-371, 2001
K. Schutte, E.K.W. Gan, J. Koch, A. Lang, M. Hartmann, R. Mayerhofer, T. Slunecko and H.W. Bergmann, “A Copper Vapour Laser MOPA-Chain for Highly Efficient and Precise Material Removal”, SPIE, 3092, pp. 281-284, 1996
H.W. Bergmann, R. Mayerhofer, T. Slunecko, M. Hartmann and E. Gan, “Improved Drilling and Cutting with Copper Vapour Lasers”, Proc. CLEO ‘94, paper CThE3, 1994.

Conference Papers:

Eric Gan Kok Wah (2014), The Construction and Personnel Training Model of IPOS’ IP Competency Framework (IPCF), High-Profile Seminar on IP Service, CIPTC, Beijing, China
Eric Gan Kok Wah (2012), IP Regime in Singapore – KeyAreas of Focus and Programmes, Patent Information Annual Conference (PIAC), Beijing, China
Eric K.W. Gan, Zheng H.Y. and Lim G.C. (2000), Laser Drilling of Micro-Vias in PCB Substrates, IEEE Proc. 3rd Electronics Packaging Technology Conference, pp.321-326
Zheng Hongyu, Eric Gan and Lim Gnian Cher (2000),ATechnical Review of Laser Micro-Drilling Technologies for PCB Substrates, Electronic Manufacturing Technical Conference
H.W. Bergmann, M. Hartmann, T. Slunecko, E.K.W. Gan and K. Schutte (1996), Copper Vapour Laser for Fast Precision Machining, Proc. EUROPTO ’96.

Press Articles:

Eric Gan (2016), Cultivating intellectual property resources for Singapore’s success, Business Times Opinion, http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/cultivating-intellectual-property-resources-for-singaporessuccess.
Eric Gan (2016), Building a Competitive Edge through Intellectual Property (IP), SBACC PMConnect, AprilMay 2016, pp. 3-5.

2015 - Present
Fellow Intellectual Property Technology Consultant (Fellow IPTC), The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES)
2015 - Present
Member, IES
2014 - Present
Co-Chair/Member, IPTC Steering Committee, IES
2013 - Present
Member, Domain Area Committee – IP (DAC-IP), Singapore Business Advisors & Consultants Council (SBACC)
2013
Judge, Singapore Prestige Brand Award (SPBA), ASME/Lianhe Zaobao
2011 - 2012
Judge, ideas.inc Business Plan Competition, NTU
2011
Judge, Startup@Singapore Business Plan Competition, NUS

Educational Qualifications