Profile:

• Family Name:   Chuah
• Given Name :   Chong-Yi

• Born:   1981

• Home:   Taman OUG, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Current Residence:   Houston, Texas, USA

• Education:
  
  
  • Graduated 1993:   SRJK (C) Chen Moh, P.J., Selangor, M'sia.
  • Graduated 1999:   SMJK (C) Katholic, P.J., Selangor, M'sia.
                              a.k.a. Catholic High School (CHS)
    
  
  
  • Graduated 2001:   Taylor's College American Prog., M'sia.
  • Grad. Dec 2003:   Uni. of Wisconsin-Madison, USA.
    
    

• Major:   Electrical Engineering

• Specialization:   Power Electronics, Power Systems and Electromagnetic Waves.
• Related Coursework: Signals and Systems,
                                 Digital Systems Fundamentals,
                                 Semiconductor Device Fundamentals,
                                 Electronic Circuits,
                                 Machine Organization and Programming.


• Research

• EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service)
  
  ~ Biofeedback Division. Improve design of a portable meditation-aiding tool that detects the brainwave frequency of a patient and emits a soothing pitch- shifting tone to inform the patient of his/her mental state.
  
  
• 2003 Future Energy Challenge ( Fuel Cell Inverter )
  
  ~ Working in a research team of 15 students to create a Fuel Cell Inverter capable of supplying 10kW of power. My contribution was in designing a 5kW 29V-400V DC/DC Converter with high-frequency switching power electronics.
  
  
• Work Experience:

• IT- Support Personnel.   (UW Admissions Office)
• Student Housing Custodial Crew.   (UW-Madison)
• Rock Climbing Instructor.   (Summit Climbing Gym, M'sia)
• Photographer.   (Ceremonial Banquets, Exhibitions)
• High-end Entertainment System Technician and Sales.

• Achivements:

• Admission to Mensa, 2001
• Certificate of Excellence in Sports (Squash), 1999
• Several Medals from Squash Competitions, 1997-2000

• Leadership:

• Student Council Active Member - Taylor's College, M'sia.
• Editor of Photography Department - Editorial Board, CHS.
• President, Vice-president, Secretary - Squash Club, CHS.
• Secretary - Board of Class Representatives, CHS

• Hobbies:

• Rock Climbing.
• Mountain Biking (Technical Singletracks).
• Photography.