Cooking: Finds joy in experimenting with new recipes, cultivating an appreciation for homegrown herbs and vegetables as essential ingredients in cooking endeavors
Qiqi Zheng
Student At Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen
Summary
Dedicated and passionate about delving into the intricacies of sustainable agriculture, committed to tackling technical challenges in the industry. A strong foundation in chemistry that provides a unique vantage point to address agricultural complexities, particularly in the realms of fertilizer and nutrient management. An effective leader, fostering collaboration and guiding projects towards success, while also demonstrating an eagerness to learn and adapt.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Horticultural Engineer
Growy Singapore Pte. Ltd.
02.2024 - 06.2024
Junior Horticultural Engineer
Growy Singapore Pte. Ltd.
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Strategized and executed the fertigation plan, overseeing fertilizer sources and ensuring high-quality fertigation practices for consistent crop development.
- Developed a customized nutrient recipe calculator to tailor nutrient solutions for specific crop types, enhancing precision and yield optimization.
- Procured and utilized cutting-edge tools like the IMACIMUS Multi-Ion and pH Meter from NT Sensors for rapid nutrient analysis, supplementing data from Eurofins lab results to inform actionable strategies.
- Leveraged a strong chemistry background to thoroughly explore the nutrient chemistry of fertigation water, informing strategic decisions and ensuring optimal crop growth.
- Contributed to the establishment and operation ramp-up of an 8000 square meters indoor vertical farm specializing in microgreens and baby leaves, ensuring high yields and top-tier product quality.
- Implemented and managed an R&D laboratory within the facility to conduct small-scale trials, systematically documenting findings in formal, report-style documents using statistical analysis.
- Researched and evaluated diverse crop varieties tailored for the local market, emphasizing growing recipes, shelf-life, taste, and visual appeal profiles.
- Investigated and optimized various components of the growing process, including trays, substrates, seeds, irrigation strategies, and nutrient recipes.
Founder
Catafarm Pte. Ltd.
08.2020 - 12.2024
- Set up and managed an indoor farm for research and testing purposes that grows using Shallow Water Culture
- Conducted multiple testings for each plant type to ensure optimal plant growth
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging market trends and customer behavior
- Carried out product development with user experience and plant quality as priority
- Researched into the pain points and trends amongst target audience to pave direction of Catafarm
- Built an Instagram community sharing fundamental knowledge of planting, best home farming practices and farm-to-fork recipes
- Drove product sales via price promotions, social media marketing and website development
- Translated scientific research materials into easily consumable content to aid audience understanding
- Conducted workshops for a myriad of audiences, from kindergarten children to elderly participants.
Intern
Upgrown Farming CO
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Grew a variety of plants using mainly the Shallow Water Culture (SWC) system and ZipGrow Towers
- Designed, conducted and monitored experiments on seed priming conditions, effectiveness of nutrient solutions and growing mediums and effects of different grow lights
Education
Master of Science - Plant Sciences, Greenhouse Horticulture
Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen, Netherlands 04.2001 -
Certificate of Participation - Fertigation in Horticulture
Delphy
Netherlands 04.2023 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (with Honours)
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Singapore 08.2015 - 2019.05
Student Exchange Programme - Chemistry
Chalmers University of Technology
Sweden 08.2017 - 2018.01
GCE 'A' Levels -
Temasek Junior College
Singapore 01.2013 - 2014.12
Skills
Problem Analysis
Critical Thinking
Plant Physiology
Nutrient Analysis
Process Development
Accomplishments
- Represented Singapore in the 2017 World Youth Championships, Botswana
- Captain
Singapore National 21 & Under Netball Team
Temasek Junior College Netball Team
Interests
Personal Development: Values reading as a crucial tool for expanding one's worldview, fostering self-understanding, and promoting personal growth
Art: Curates a personal blog sharing photography, quotes, and personal reflections
Timeline
Horticultural Engineer
Growy Singapore Pte. Ltd.
02.2024 - 06.2024
Certificate of Participation - Fertigation in Horticulture
Delphy
04.2023 - 2023.05
Junior Horticultural Engineer
Growy Singapore Pte. Ltd.
12.2021 - 01.2024
Founder
Catafarm Pte. Ltd.
08.2020 - 12.2024
Intern
Upgrown Farming CO
10.2019 - 06.2020
Student Exchange Programme - Chemistry
Chalmers University of Technology
08.2017 - 2018.01
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry (with Honours)
National University of Singapore (NUS)
08.2015 - 2019.05
GCE 'A' Levels -
Temasek Junior College
01.2013 - 2014.12
Master of Science - Plant Sciences, Greenhouse Horticulture
Wageningen University & Research
04.2001 -
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