Educational Qualifications

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

Academic and Professional Experience

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

Selected Publications

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.

 

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