Carl Andersen M. Tan

Education

Kyushu University | International Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Science in Bioresource and Bioenvironment

GPA: 3.9/4.0

Honor: Valedictorian (九州大学学生表彰)

Fukuoka, Japan

Oct 2021 - Sept 2025

Northern Arizona University | Dual Degree Program

Bachelor of Science in Biology

GPA: 4.0/4.0

Honor: Summa cum laude

Arizona, USA

Aug 2023 - Dec 2025

Xavier School | International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP)

International Baccalaureate Diploma; High school Diploma; Bilingual Diploma in Filipino

GPA: 96/100

Honor: Batch Rank #5

Metro Manila, Philippines

Mar 2019 - May 2021

Work Experience

Research Assistant | Laboratory of Developmental Disorders and Toxicology, Kyushu University

Collaborated with senior researchers to collect, analyze, and interpret biological data, contributing to a co-authored manuscript.
Assisted in designing research methodology for environmental toxicology studies, providing input on experimental strategy and supporting comprehensive data collection.

Fukuoka, Japan

Feb 2023 - July 2023

Student Researcher | Laboratory of Genome Chemistry Engineering, Kyushu University

Maintained adherence to good laboratory practices (GLP) and quality standards (ISO/IEC 17025 principles).
Optimized several experimental protocols (western blot, BCA, RT-qPCR) now adapted and standard practice in the laboratory.
Delivered monthly presentations on high-impact research papers, promoting critical analysis and discussion among team members.
Worked with an international team to coordinate research schedules, optimize workflows, and troubleshoot experimental protocols.

Fukuoka, Japan

Aug 2024 - Sept 2025

Manager | IUPE Badminton Club

Expanded membership from a 20 to 80+ students, including international and cross-department members.
Coordinated weekly practice sessions and managed logistics of booking venues and payment collection.

Student Ambassador | Kyushu University International Student Section

Delivered (5+) outreach presentations for Kyushu University, including schools in the Philippines.
Featured in university PR materials, including interviews and articles now used to promote academic programs to prospective students.

Fukuoka, Japan

Oct 2021 - Sept 2025

Leadership and Involvement

Vice President | Xavier Science Guild

Managed a 50+ member student organization overseeing workshops, academic events, and science-related initiatives.
School Representative in science competitions, including La Chime 2020 (University of the Philippines Biochemistry Society), placing First Runner-Up.
Organized and emceed school science events with 100+ participants, integrating biotechnology concepts into event content and strengthening science communication skills.

Metro Manila, Philippines

Mar 2019 - May 2021

Student Teacher | Para Kay Kiko, Elementary School Teaching Foundation

Delivered English and science lessons to 40+ students in Tagalog via online platforms.
Designed and implemented lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and assessments..

Metro Manila, Philippines

April 2020 - May 2020

Fukuoka, Japan

July 2024 - Sept 2025

Awards

Kyushu University Scholarship | International Undergraduate Program

Stipend awarded to top students for exceptional academic performance

Fukuoka, Japan

Oct 2021 - Sept 2025

International Global Programs (IGP) Scholarship | Northern Arizona University, Dual Degree Program

Stipend awarded for academic excellence and contributions to international cooperation within Northern Arizona University’s University’s IGP Program

Arizona, USA

Aug 2023

Faculty of Agriculture Award (農学部賞)l | Kyushu University International Undergraduate Program

Awarded for outstanding research presentation within the Faculty of Agriculture.

Fukuoka, Japan

Sept 2025

Soft Skills

Initiative

Project Management

Team Coordination

Technical communication

Critical thinking and Problem-solving

Skills and Languages

Hard Skills

Data analytics and presentation: (Microsoft Excel (pivot charts), Microsoft Powerpoint, Canva, stata)

Bioinformatics: (NCBI tools, Ensembl, BLAST, TargetScan)

Microbiology: (Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Aseptic handling, Microbial culture (liquid/solid media), Growth curve & CFU analysis, Microbial isolation, Differential/simple stains)

Molecular Biology & Biochemistry: (PCR, RT-qPCR, ELISA, Western blot, BCA, In situ hybridization (WISH), Primer & gRNA design, Sanger sequencing, Fluorescent microscopy, Mammalian cell culture, Cloning, Transfection, Vector construction, QuantStudio Design, Bio-Rad imaging systems)