Prisca Chien

Intending Nanoelectronics Engineer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

UWaterloo Nanotechnology Engineering student passionate in materials science, quantum, mechatronics, hackathons, visual arts, and Chinese dance.

Current Events

  • Organizing the Waterloo Nanotechnology Conference for 250+ attendees as a Logistics Coordinator
  • 5x Hackathon Awardee
  • Building a customized electric wheelchair from scratch using PCBs and 3D prints
  • Qiskit Global Summer School
  • NASA Space Apps Waterloo Challenger

Past Events

  • Toronto Science Fair School Club President 2024-2025; successfully mentored 5 medalists
  • Engineering & Robotics School Club Co-President and Competition Team Mentor 2024-2025
  • Hosted CETA Robotics Competition 2025 @York Mills CI
  • Co-Captain, Lead Mechanical Designer, Lead Scouter, Builder, and Backup Programmer of 839 VEX V5 Robotics Competition Team 2023-2025
  • Division Quarterfinalist @ VEX Robotics World Championship 2025
  • World Platinum Grand Finalist Recipient @ Taoli World Dance Competition 2024

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Conference presentation

Finalist Top 10 Demos - Undercity Hackathon @San Francisco, CA 2025

KiCad PCB Layout

PCB Design for Custom Electric Wheelchair 2025

Flywheel Demo - Undercity Hackathon 2025

VEX Robotics Competition Robot

VEX V5 Robotics Competition @Newark, NJ 2024

Engineering project collaboration

1st Place Peashooter - Apocalypse Hackathon 2024

Dissected Malpighian tubules and gut from a fruit fly (0.37cm)

KiCad Schematic Diagram

KiCad Schematic for Custom Electric Wheelchair 2025

Traditional dance performance

World Grand Finalists Interview - Taoli World Dance Competition @Irvine, CA 2025

Microscopic Material

15μ Urine Secretion Droplet on Fruit Fly Malpighian Tubule tied to Pin

3D Exploded View of Macropad

3D Exploded View of Custom Macropad 2025

York Mills CI Toronto Science Fair Medalists 2025

York Mills CI Toronto Science Fair Medalists 2025

Current Courses

MATH117

Calculus 1 for Engineering

NE100

Introduction to Nanotechnology Engineering

NE109

Societal and Environmental Impacts of Nanotechnology

NE111

Introduction to Programming for Engineers

NE112

Linear Algebra for Nanotechnology Engineers

NE121

Chemical Principles

Skills

Technical

Python, Arduino (C++), MATLAB, C/C++, Fusion 360, Onshape, Shapr3D, Tinkercad, KiCad, Carbide Create, VEX Robotics Design

Research

Materials Science, Organic & Analytical Chemistry, Experimental Biology, Quantum Mechanics, Data Analysis

Software

SolidWorks, Nanome

Leadership

Team Management, Lesson Planning, Event Coordination, Public Speaking, Parent Communication, Customer Service

Languages

English (Native), Cantonese (Conversational)

Resume

Download my complete resume with detailed experience and projects.

Contact

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"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7