Resume
Dr. Gene Ting-Chun Kao | 高鼎鈞
I am a Senior Research & Development Engineer working on computational geometry, geometry processing, and meshing algorithms for simulation and CAD software at Synopsys (formerly Ansys).
I focus on rigorously formulating problems and translating theory into robust, production-quality software. I hold a Doctor of Sciences from ETH Zurich and have an interdisciplinary background across engineering, computer science, architecture, and design, with work and life experience in Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, and Taiwan.
Experience
Jan 2026–Present · Stockholm, Sweden · Remote
Senior Research & Development Engineer
Research and build core geometric algorithms for CAD kernels and mesh generation. Formulate complex computational geometry problems and deliver foundational algorithmic solutions that improve robustness, performance, and accuracy across simulation workflows.
Jul 2025–Jan 2026 · Stockholm, Sweden · Remote
Research & Development Engineer II
Mar 2025–Present · Remote
Expert Panel Member – Strategic Basic Research
Peer review of fundamental research grant proposals in construction and architecture as part of FWO’s strategic basic research programme.
Jan 2023–Jul 2025 · Stockholm, Sweden · Remote
Research & Development Engineer II
Researched, designed, and implemented geometric and meshing algorithms for CAD and simulation pipelines. Shaped problem formulations and developed foundational components that strengthened the Mesh Development Unit’s geometric capabilities.
Sep 2018–Dec 2022 · Zurich, Switzerland
PhD Researcher
Developed a computational framework for discrete shell structures that can be constructed with minimal formwork, combining computational geometry, numerical optimization, and structural analysis. Thesis: “Stability Assessment of Discrete Shell Structures during Assembly” (supervisors: Prof. Philippe Block, Prof. Stelian Coros).
Mar 2022–Jun 2022 · Remote
Research Intern
Conducted original research developing novel techniques for structural and topology optimization for beam and truss frames. Architected and implemented prototypes of interactive applications with a structural optimization back-end (C++). Contributed to Autodesk Research’s scientific software toolbox.
Sep 2021–Nov 2021 · Remote
Research Intern
Jan–Feb 2019 · Shanghai, China
Teaching Assistant
Robotic Force Printing — MIT Design-Build Workshop 2019 (A Joint Workshop of MIT/ETH/TONGJI).
Feb 2017–Jul 2018 · Stuttgart, Germany
Software Developer
Contributed to full-stack software solutions in the Digitalisation and Software Engineering R&D division (PostgreSQL, Node.js, MongoDB, AngularJS, Docker, GitLab CI/CD).
Aug 2016–Feb 2017 · Stuttgart, Germany
Working Student
Jul 2013–Aug 2014 · Taiwan
Research and Teaching Assistant
Education
Doctor of Sciences (Dr. sc. ETH Zurich)
2018–23 · Zurich, Switzerland
Thesis: “Stability Assessment of Discrete Shell Structures during Assembly”. Supervised by Prof. Dr. Philippe Block, co-supervised by Prof. Dr. Stelian Coros.
Master of Science, ITECH (Integrative Technologies and Architectural Design Research)
2014–16 · Stuttgart, Germany