Stefania Yau Lam Ton
London
Summary
An Imperial College London graduate from the faculty of Engineering with first-class honours in MSci Geology (4 years). A strong background in remote sensing and planetary geosciences, dedicated to handling geological and geophysical data from models, processing and analyzing remote-sensing data for mineral & geological mapping and terrain analysis. Searching mostly for earth observation and technical support positions (e.g. GIS specialist, data analyst). A self-motivated individual who is passionate about learning and open to new challenges, with a strong belief that EO data is the key to a better tomorrow.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Researcher - StudentShapers Project
Imperial College London
London
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Determined how developed virtual field and lab activities e.g. ESERC (an internal complex platform for remote teaching including modes for 3D models, maps, microscopy and fieldwork)
- Reviewed virtual pedagogical tools developed during COVID, and proposed plans to incorporate virtual activities into current curriculum
- Soft Skills: Time management, Report writing, Presentation and communication skills, Analytical skills, Self-advocacy skills
Student Mentor
Imperial College London
London
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced students' academic performance for improved grades by providing personalised tutoring (57% to 73%)
- Offered emotional support, helping students cope with academic stress better
- Connected students with campus and community resources to help navigate life challenges
- Achieved higher student engagement with use of interactive teaching methods
Undergraduate teaching assistant
Imperial College London
London, City of London
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided additional support to students struggling academically, leading to improved grades (53% to 66%)
- Developed resource materials for lesson plans enhancing teaching effectiveness
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and staff, enhancing positive learning environments
Research Assistant - Paneth Meteorite Trust Award
Natural History Museum
London
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with a team (supervisor and 2 PhD students), on paid fieldtrip to Denmark to search for micrometeorites before K/Pg boundary (pre Chicxulub impact) at UNESCO World Heritage Stevns Klint and to collect samples of the units in Stevns Klint succession
- Searched and inspected micrometeorites under TM4000Pro Desktop SEM
- Performed semi-quantitative analyses using energy dispersive spectrometry
- Discovered a surge (33x of background) in micrometeorites along boundary and proposed hypotheses on entry parameters of micrometeorites and its potential association with the K/Pg impactor
- Technical Skills: Laboratory skills (scanning electron microscopy, vacuum impregnation, sample polishing and microscopic searching), enhanced field skills and sample collection
- Soft Skills: Teamwork, Communication, Attention to detail, Adaptability, Presentation skills for research group meetings
Education
MSci - Geology
Imperial College London
London 10.2020 - 06.2024
A-Levels -
St. Stephen's Girls' College
Hong Kong 09.2014 - 07.2020
Skills
- Programming: Python (Pandas, Seaborn, Matplotlib, NumPy, Scikit-learn etc)
- Miscellaneous: ArcGIS, Jupyter Notebook, Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, InkScape, Github, LaTeX (Overleaf)
- Soft Skills: Team player, quick learner, analytical skills, good communication, time management, scientific and technical writing, geological mapping techniques
Languages
English
Fluent
Chinese (Cantonese)
Upper intermediate
German
Intermediate (B1)
Norwegian
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Researcher - StudentShapers Project
Imperial College London
07.2024 - 08.2024
Undergraduate teaching assistant
Imperial College London
01.2024 - 04.2024
Student Mentor
Imperial College London
10.2023 - 06.2024
Research Assistant - Paneth Meteorite Trust Award
Natural History Museum
07.2023 - 08.2023
MSci - Geology
Imperial College London
10.2020 - 06.2024
A-Levels -
St. Stephen's Girls' College
09.2014 - 07.2020
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