Background
Born and raised in a working class family in Singapore, Ong studied at Beatty Primary School, Ang Mo Kio Primary School and Ang Mo Kio Secondary School, and did her A levels at National Junior College.
After enrolling at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Ong received her B.Eng. (Honours in Mechanical Engineering). She later got her Ph.D. from NUS. She is currently an associate professor at NUS’ Department of Mechanical Engineering. She is a member of the NUS Senate Delegacy till June 2013.
She is teaching and researching in the area of manufacturing processes and technologies in the department’s Manufacturing Division. She specializes in virtual manufacturing, augmented reality application in manufacturing and design.
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