A Day in the Life of a Polymer Scientist in WA
What does a polymer scientist actually do day to day, and how does that work end up helping industry in Western Australia?
Dr. Nicholas Tan Sheng Loong's, Research Associate - Chevron-Woodside Chair in Materials & Corrosion Engineering at Curtin Corrosion Centre, talk traces his journey from a largely fundamental chemistry background to working in applied, industry-facing research that is inherently multidisciplinary. Most real-world problems are not single-discipline problems and solving them often requires drawing on knowledge well beyond polymers alone.
Over time, his work has expanded to include elements of electrochemistry, electronic design, biology, and physics, all grounded in a core foundation in chemistry. Rather than presenting these areas in isolation, the seminar will focus on how they intersect in practice when addressing real industry problems.
Along the way, he’ll share examples of what works, what doesn’t, and the realities of doing industry-facing research, including practical constraints, unexpected challenges, and why interdisciplinary thinking matters. The aim is to give a realistic picture of how polymer science supports industry in WA, and to spark discussion around potential collaboration opportunities.
Dr. Nicholas Tan Sheng Loong's, Research Associate - Chevron-Woodside Chair in Materials & Corrosion Engineering at Curtin Corrosion Centre, talk traces his journey from a largely fundamental chemistry background to working in applied, industry-facing research that is inherently multidisciplinary. Most real-world problems are not single-discipline problems and solving them often requires drawing on knowledge well beyond polymers alone.
Over time, his work has expanded to include elements of electrochemistry, electronic design, biology, and physics, all grounded in a core foundation in chemistry. Rather than presenting these areas in isolation, the seminar will focus on how they intersect in practice when addressing real industry problems.
Along the way, he’ll share examples of what works, what doesn’t, and the realities of doing industry-facing research, including practical constraints, unexpected challenges, and why interdisciplinary thinking matters. The aim is to give a realistic picture of how polymer science supports industry in WA, and to spark discussion around potential collaboration opportunities.
Monday 9 March 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+08)
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East Perth North Metro Tafe
140 Royal Street, East Perth WA 6004
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A Day in the Life of a Polymer Scientist in WA
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