Block 17

Dr Mark GAN Joo Seng
Resident Fellow 
cdtgjs@nus.edu.sg 

Dr Mark GAN is Associate Director at the Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning (CDTL), where he works closely with faculty members to enhance teaching and learning in NUS. As an educational developer, Mark helps colleagues from different faculties and schools in developing their teaching portfolios, writing proposals for educational grants and awards and collaborating on teaching inquiry projects. He also supports undergraduate, postgraduate and full-time teaching assistants to develop and improve their teaching practices.

Mark’s main research interest is in feedback and its effect on teaching and learning. He holds a PhD in Education from the University of Auckland, supervised by Professor John Hattie.

During his free time, he likes reading, playing basketball and learning how to be better at watercolour painting.

Tan Yi Qian
Resident Assistant
17/3/A

Hi, I’m Yi Qian—majoring in Computer Science, minoring in pest control!

I'm either yapping everywhere, shouting in the swimming pool, or aggressively recharging in my room 😴!
As a proud and loyal supporter of the golden arches, I uphold a sacred weekly ritual—McDonald's, once a week!
If you ever need any help or just need a listening ear just knock on my door 
(👉ﾟヮﾟ)👉 👈(ﾟヮﾟ👈)
(P.S. This intro may or may not have been co-written by me and ChatGPT. I’ll let you guess which lines are mine.)

Bianca Diva
Resident Assistant
17/6/A

Gupta Rajat
Floor Leader
17/B2/C

I’m Rajat, a Year 1 Electrical Engineering student with a second major in Data Analytics. Although I’m Indian, I was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia.

In my free time, I enjoy playing and watching sports like badminton, football and cricket, and I’m also really into running, so if you ever need a run buddy to West Coast Park, feel free to hit me up.

When I’m not outdoors, you’ll probably find me playing Minecraft or binging Netflix in the block 17 lounge. Hope to see you around Helix, and let’s have a fun semester together!

Neo Shao Jun
Floor Leader
17/B1/C

Hi everyone! I’m Shao Jun, and I major in Economics. 

In my free time, I enjoy playing table tennis, eating good food, and gardening. 

Hope to see you around in Helix! Looking forward to a great year together :)

Low Ta Ken
Floor Leader
17/1/C

Hi, I am Ken (haven't watched the Barbie movie yet though), and I am a Pharmacy major.

I spend my free time jamming with fellow Helix band members playing the drums or the electric bass guitar.

I also enjoy jogging, going on walks, and reading manga. Hope you have a memorable time in Helix House!

Sathiamorthy Kavishwer
Floor Leader
17/2/C

Hi everyone! I’m Kavish, a Y2 Computer Science major. You can usually find me in the Level 2 lounge, I’m there more than my own room. You will often find me coding at the lounge, playing table tennis or just talking to people around Helix. 

If you see me, don’t be afraid to say hi. Hope to see you guys around Helix and looking forward to getting to know all of you better!

Justin Leng Chern Harn
Floor Leader
17/3/C

I’m Justin, a Computer Science major. You can typically find me in COM3 canteen chasing assignment deadlines, intermittently staring at my inbox full of internship rejections. Climbing takes up most of my free time, the remaining being watering a small cactus plant on my table. I always have coffee beans in my room, so drop by if you want to chat over a cup of coffee!

Lim Hee Jae
Floor Leader
17/4/C

Hello everyone! I’m Heejae, and I’m in Pharmacy. I enjoy cycling, going on night walks, and meeting new people — so feel free to reach out if you ever need anything or just want to chat.

Looking forward to an awesome semester together!

Hoang Tran Minh Trang
Floor Leader
17/5/C

Hi! I'm Trang, a Business Administration student.

I spend most of my free time either hunched over books or making noises in the band room. I'm particularly weak for good food and always down for a chat over mala or coffee--just give me a call! Hope to see you guys around in Helix :)

Celine Choo
Floor Leader
17/6/C

Hi! I’m Celine, a Y2 dental student!

I enjoy baking, reading and going out with my friends :) Looking forward to getting to know everyone in the new semester!