AMTA Programme Office

DR ZENG XIANTING

Director, AMTA Programme Office

Dr ZENG Xianting is Programme Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Academy (AMTA). He is responsible for leading and managing the Programme Office under the directive of AMTA Training Council. He oversees development of business strategic plan for AMTA in consultation with relevant stakeholders, and project execution to achieve AMTA strategic outcomes and objectives and key deliverables (KPIs).

Prior to his role leading AMTA, Xianting established the Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) in Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) as the founding director to transfer knowledge and capability to the industry through case studies and hands-on practical training to meet technology and skills gaps. Under his leadership, SIMTech launched a broad portfolio of industrial training programmes to support the industry using a Learn-Practise-Implement model, which benefited about 1800 local companies with more than 8000 PMETs trained.

Besides his role in leading industrial training development, Xianting has been an active research scientist in the field of nanocomposite coating materials and plasma-enhanced PVD thin film processes. He published extensively, with his research outcomes and scientific achievements recognised internationally.

Xianting obtained his PhD degree in Physics from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1995, and his MSc and BSc degrees from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China in 1987 and 1982, respectively.

DR ZENG XIANTING
Programme Director,
AMTA Programme Office

DR LIU SHIYU

Head Of Skills Development

Dr LIU Shiyu is the Head of Skills Development at the Advanced Manufacturing Training Academy (AMTA). He oversees AMTA’s industry engagement to identify skills gaps and training needs and contributes to the contextualization of training content to address the gaps and needs identified.

Shiyu also leads AMTA’s collaboration programs with government agencies, industry leaders and training providers to provide holistic supports to companies’ advanced manufacturing transformation.

Prior to joining AMTA, Shiyu was a technical expert in the field of advanced manufacturing with working experience in MNC, SME and research institution. He has strong expertise in the management of inter-disciplinary and collaborative programs in the fields of advanced manufacturing, new materials development, and industrial digital transformation.

Shiyu received his PhD in Materials Science and Metallurgy from University of Cambridge in 2015 and BEng in Mechanical Engineering as top of the class from Nanyang Technological University in 2009.

DR LIU SHIYU
Deputy Director

MR CHUA YONG QUAN

Senior Manager, Skills and Training Development

Mr CHUA Yong Quan focuses on skills and training development for companies by identifying skills gaps for training needs. With a strong emphasis on fostering collaboration with strategic partners to bridge the gap between industry and training requirements. Thus, driving innovation and empowering companies on their learning journey and fostering growth through advanced manufacturing technologies.

Prior to his role with AMTA, Yong Quan was a Senior Research Engineer with Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology, where he specialized on sensorization and connectivity of machines on the shop floor. His research interests are in digitalisation and industrialisation technologies. With over 9 years of industry experience, he successfully led his team in implementing sensorization and connectivity solutions, enabling real-time monitoring and analysis for enhanced operational efficiency.

Yong Quan received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in 2013 from Nanyang Technological University. Reflecting to his commitment to continuous learning and professional development, he has obtained his Workforce Skills Qualifications Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance in 2021.

MR CHUA YONG QUAN
Senior Manager,
Skills and Training Development

MR RONNIE TECK

Senior Manager, Course Development & Partnerships

Mr Ronnie TECK focuses on course review & development, manage and facilitate new training course development in partnership with institutes of higher learning and training providers. He also fosters collaborative partnerships with industry partners to promote and scale training adoption.

Ronnie has been in the education & training industry prior to AMTA, where he manages continuous improvements, enhances efficiency and productivity in the Continuing Education and training (CET) course offerings by engaging and collaborating effectively with cross-function stakeholders, industry partners, and companies to address market and operational challenges.

He holds a Bachelor of Business Degree from the University of Southern Queensland, a Diploma of Market Research awarded by The Market Research Society of Australia (MRSA). He is also an ACLP certified adult educator.

MR RONNIE TECK
Senior Manager,
Course Development & Partnerships