Going Global – Acting Local: Public Version Going Global – Acting Local: Student Presentation Kan-Ern Liew MChem Chemistry with Professional Practice Kanern@gmail.com 11/07/2019 K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation

K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation Content Slide Introduction Myself Placement EADS Placement Experience The Outcome Advantages/disadvantages Advice Q & A Session 11/07/2019 K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation

K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation Introduction Truly international A chinese, brought up in Malaysia & Belgium, study in the UK and worked in Germany International student Placement at EADS; Munich, Germany Contract 1 year + 2 months (ext) Why did I do chemistry? Placement? Living overseas – challenging & refreshing 11/07/2019 K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation

Introduction - Placement Encouraged by the University Enhances the degree, classification, CV, the person Numerous applications and interview Recommendation -> Phone interviews -> Email correspondences Paper work? Visas, working permit, residence card, even banks! Germany = paper heaven 11/07/2019 K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation

K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation Introduction - EADS European Aeronautic Defence & Space company One of the largest aeronautical companies in the world Merger of: Aerospatiale Matra of France, DASA (DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG) of Germany, and CASA (Construcciones Aeronauticas SA) of Spain – in June 2000 Develops & markets civil and military aircrafts, missiles, space rockets, aeronautical and related systems Parent company of Airbus 11/07/2019 K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation

K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation Introduction - EADS Munich Munich 11/07/2019 K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation

EADS – Innovation Work Innovation Work – Research centre of EADS Technical Capabilities Centres (TCC) Sensors, Electronics & Systems Integration Structures Engineering, Production & Mechatronics Simulation, IT & Systems Engineering Composites Technologies Advanced Concepts Metallic Technologies & Surface Engineering Chemical Process Engineering Team 11/07/2019 K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation

K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation Placement Experience General project topic: Fuel Cell Membrane Humidifier Nanobase Fuel Processing Technology Practical experiments, simulations, studies, and consultations Three area of expertise Cabin Air Quality Fuel Cell & Related Systems Advanced Chemical Analytics 11/07/2019 K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation

K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation Outcome - Working Advantage: State of the art equipments Learn new & reinforce old techniques Cutting-edge technology See the real R & D world More than just chemistry Disadvantage: Worker’s life Bottom of the food chain Specialized field 11/07/2019 K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation

K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation Outcome - Living Advantage: New place, new culture, new food Lots to see, explore Peaceful and friendly environment Exposure to live outside your own bubble! Communication and interaction Disadvantage: Language Dietary New culture: identity crisis? Away from everything 11/07/2019 K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation

K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation Outcome - University Advantage: More confident, experienced Realise there is something after University A little richer? Some lectures start to make sense Disadvantage: Have to get the ball rolling again! Back to lectures You want to go back to work 11/07/2019 K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation

K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation Outcome – Advice Placement is not for everybody Placement experience is different for everybody – Be Motivated! Work experience is always good, but you need to make the most of it Be open, apply to as many companies as possible It is easier to get a placement job than a graduate job 11/07/2019 K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation

K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation Outcome – Advice To companies: Paper work, especially foreign nationals, is problematic – give assistance / guidance Challenge the student Be open to their motivations Placement is a form of advertising – before, during & after. International students may bring something valuable beyond their CV. 11/07/2019 K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation

K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation Special Thanks To: EADS – Chemical Process Engineering Team Thanks for accepting my challenges, and the opportunity given to me Nottingham Trent University Dr. Wallace, the placement & careers services staff Family & friends who supported me 11/07/2019 K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation

Thank you very much for your time Q & A Session Thank you very much for your time Any further Questions? 11/07/2019 K.E Liew - NTU Conference Presentation