Nathan Jen

Nathan Jen has a diverse work experience in the field of materials engineering. Nathan started their career as a Tennis Instructor at the University of Alberta, where they taught fundamental tennis and movement skills to beginners. Nathan then worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the university, conducting analysis on polyampholyte hydrogel samples.

Nathan gained industry experience through a Co-Op work term at ATCO Group, where they worked in the Materials group, analyzing failed thermoplastic gas fittings and evaluating new tools. Nathan also worked as a Materials Engineering Co-Op Student at Apollo Machine & Welding Ltd, focusing on metallurgical sample preparation and designing an analytical model for laser cladding overlays.

Continuing their education, Nathan pursued a Master's degree in Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta. Nathan worked as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Soft Materials and Devices Lab, focusing on the deformation behavior of elastomeric tubes within the context of an ex-vivo heart perfusion device. Nathan later became an E.I.T. Research Assistant, continuing their research and mentoring an undergraduate research assistant.

Nathan also gained teaching experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, where they assisted students with calculus assignments and theoretical concepts. As the Lead TA, they developed solution methods for assignments and communicated feedback to the ESSC Director.

Currently, Nathan is working as a Materials & Process Engineer-in-Training at Lifting Solutions.

Nathan Jen holds a High School Diploma from Lillian Osborne High School, which they obtained in 2015. Prior to this, they completed the International Baccalaureate program and received a Full IB Diploma in 2015 as well. Nathan pursued higher education at the University of Alberta, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering with a Minor in Mathematics between 2015 and 2020. Continuing their academic journey, they then pursued a Master of Science in Materials Engineering at the same university from 2020 to 2022.