Maurice HT Ling

Maurice HT Ling obtained his BSc(Hons) in Molecular and Cell Biology from The University of Melbourne, Australia, in 2004; and BSc in Computing from the University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom, in 2007; before obtaining his Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from The University of Melbourne, Australia; in 2009.

He is a bioinformatician who is currently working on looking at evolutionary biology and various aspects of life. His main techniques are through experimental evolution and simulations, such as artificial life simulation, to access evolutionary perspectives; and using existing published data. He has developed computational algorithms as part of this research. He has a diversity of other interests, including professional and social aspects of science and education; and studies this area using autoethnographical and autobiographical methods.

He co-founded Python User Group (Singapore), and is instrumental in inaugurating PyCon Asia-Pacific as one of the 3 major Python conferences worldwide, together with PyCon US and EuroPython. On the commercial side, he co-founded the first synthetic biology startup in Singapore, AdvanceSyn Pte. Ltd., as Director (Technology); as well as the Principal Partner of Colossus Technologies LLP, Singapore. In his free time, he likes to read, enjoy a cup of coffee, writing his personal journal, or philosophizing on various aspects of life.

Maurice's portfolio can be accessed at https://mauriceling.github.io.