Principal Tutor: Mr Kwok aka Mr Chen

Mr Kwok (aka Mr Chen) Principal of iMatter Learning Centre, principal tutor and mentor for English, Math, Science, Chemistry and Physics. Giving a lecture.

Mentor to Students and Tutors

Mr Kwok holds a Masters in Engineering and a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering. He is also WSQ DACE (now superseded by DDDLP) and ACTA (now superseded by ACLP) certified.

Being the Principal Tutor at iMatter Learning Centre, he personally mentors his students in the subjects of English, Science (Primary, Lower Secondary), Biology, Chemistry (Secondary, JC) and Physics. He also serves as a mentor to other tutors in pedagogy and student management.

Additionally, he teaches as an Adjunct Lecturer in:

Teaching Experience

Mr Kwok brings to the table more than a decade of teaching experience as a Senior Lecturer in Singapore Polytechnic. His students come from diverse levels and backgrounds – primary, secondary, JC & diploma students, undergraduates, adult learners, MOE teachers & industry.

His expertise and experience lie in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Skills & Communications while he has a special interest in the area of water. His work in water resulted in publishing the book “Your first guide to water quality monitoring in Singapore” in collaboration with PUB and FairPrice.

Mr Kwok has led students in research projects, cocurricular events and field trips in the belief that learning is more than theory and should blend in application and experiential work. He sincerely hopes to prepare his students for the world so that they can live up to their potential and contribute to society.

Mr Kwok being the trainer of an outdoor workshop on water quality monitoring for MOE teachers at Sengkang Floating Wetland
Mr Kwok being the trainer of an outdoor workshop on water quality monitoring for MOE teachers at Sengkang Floating Wetland

Selected Video Clips of Him Teaching

  1. Introduction to Organic Chemistry
    Video Clip of Mr Kwok teaching Introduction to Organic Chemistry
  2. Physical Chemistry – Energy Changes
    Video Clip of Mr Kwok teaching Physical Chemistry - Energy Changes
  3. Sec 3 Chemistry – Introduction
    Video Clip of Mr Kwok teaching Sec 3 Chemistry - Introduction
  4. Sec 3 Chemistry – Salts Part 1
    Video Clip of Mr Kwok teaching Sec 3 Chemistry - Salts Part 1
  5. Sec 3 Chemistry – Salts Part 2
    Video Clip of Mr Kwok teaching Sec 3 Chemistry - Salts Part 2
  6. Sec 3 Physics – Pressure (online lecture)
    Upper Secondary School Physics Pressure
  7. Workshop on water quality monitoring for MOE teachers at Sengkang Floating Wetland
    Video Clip of Mr Kwok teaching Workshop on water quality monitoring for MOE teachers at Sengkang Floating Wetland

Selected Media Coverage

  1. Interviewed by Channel News Asia for “Why filtered water may not be as clean or beneficial as you think” – TV version (9:44 – 16:26), print version
    CNA Do water filters really purify your water
  2. Interviewed by Channel News Asia for “Is Bottled Water Worth Your Money?” – TV version (10:25 – 12:36)
    CNA Talking Point - is bottled water worth your money
  3. Interviewed by Today Online for “What do water filtration devices do; are they necessary given the quality of Singapore’s tap water?” (24 Mar 2024)
    Interviewed for Today Online: What do water filtration devices do; are they necessary given the quality of Singapore’s tap water?

Selected Talks

  1. Conversation on Water Security of Singapore
    Video Clip of Mr Kwok leading a Conversation on Water Security of Singapore
  2. Giving training to the docents of the National Museum of Singapore on The History of Water Quality in Singapore
    Docent training at National Museum of Singapore: The history of water quality in Singapore Write-up Talk at National Museum of Singapore - The History of Water Quality Video

Selected Academic Activities

  1. Judge for Singapore Science & Engineering Fair
    SSEF: Singapore Science and Engineering Fair
  2. Vetting of Chemistry textbooks for approval by MOE
    Singapore Ministry of Education, MOE
  3. Collaboration in scientific projects with various governmental organisations and industrial partners
    Singapore Public Utilities Board (PUB) Singapore National Environment Agency (NEA) Singapore National Parks (Nparks)

Selected Publications

  1. Your first guide to water quality monitoring in Singapore, supported by SP, PUB & FairPrice
    Book with PUB, FairPrice: Your first guide to water quality monitoring in Singapore
  2. Chemical Secrets of the Leech, Singapore Scientist 111, p36-39
    Chemical secrets of the leech. Published in Singapore Scientist
  3. Learning about Science, Chemistry and Biology from the Fascinating Leech – related blog post
    Learning about Science, Chemistry and Biology from the Fascinating Leech
  4. Fun with microscale production of essential oils, Singapore Scientist 112, p38-41
    Fun with microscale production of essential oils. Published in Singapore Scientist
  5. Are students out of touch with nature?, The Straits Times Forum
    Coconut trees

Other Affiliations

  1. Member of Science Innovation Union
    Science Innovation Union
  2. Member of Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO)
    Alternative Education Resource Organization