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Professor Chin Hoong Chor is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering. He specializes in transportation systems modeling, safety assessment, and congestion management. As a registered professional engineer and road safety auditor, he has contributed to numerous projects with Singapore’s land authorities and private companies. He holds leadership roles including Vice Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and Editorial Board membership for the International Journal of Transport Management. Qualifications include a BEng and MEng from NUS and a PhD in Transportation Engineering from the University of Southampton. His research interests span vehicle detection using image processing, traffic conflict analysis, and public transport optimization. Notable awards include the NUS Faculty Innovative Teaching (Gold) Award (2001/2002) and the UK Institution of Civil Engineers Webb Prize (2003). Education: BEng in Civil Engineering, National University of Singapore MEng in Civil Engineering, National University of Singapore PhD in Transportation Engineering, University of Southampton His research focuses on quantitative safety analysis, traffic flow modeling, and smart city initiatives. Recent work explores maritime collision risk modeling and sentiment analysis for transportation planning. He actively contributes to government committees and has authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers on traffic management and safety. Awards: Faculty Innovative Teaching (Gold) Award, 2001/2002 UK Institution of Civil Engineers Webb Prize 2003 Prof Chin has undertaken traffic impact studies and road safety reviews in Singapore, collaborating with public and private sectors. His work bridges academic research and practical policy implementation, emphasizing sustainable urban mobility solutions.

• Transportation Systems Modelling
• Transportation Safety
• Congestion Management
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Simone Fatichi is a Full Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS), since July 2024. Previously, he held roles as Associate Professor at NUS (2020–2024), Research Associate/Lecturer at ETH Zurich (2011–2020), and postdoctoral fellow at the University of Firenze (2010–2011). He earned an International PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering (2010) and MSc/BSc degrees in Environmental Engineering from the University of Firenze (Italy). His research focuses on hydrology, biogeosciences, and climate change impacts, addressing vegetation functioning, water/soil resources, carbon cycle dynamics, and urban ecohydrology. He leads developments of models like AWE-GEN (weather generator), Tethys-Chloris (ecohydrological model), and Urban Tethys-Chloris (urban model). His work spans global change effects in natural and urban environments, with emphasis on mechanistic process understanding. Key awards include the 2023 NUS Young Researcher Award, 2020 AGU Hydrologic Sciences Early Career Award, and the prestigious 2019 Antonio Feltrinelli Prize. He serves as an editor for Water Resources Research and reviewer for over 50 journals. His recent articles highlight urban climate impacts, soil carbon dynamics, and ecohydrological modeling advancements. His contributions bridge environmental engineering, climate science, and ecological processes, with applications to sustainable urban planning and natural resource management. Current projects include modeling crop yields under climate change and quantifying vegetation cooling benefits in cities.

• Hydrology
• Biogeosciences
• Climate Change
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Chii Jou (Joe) Chan is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, with a joint appointment at the Mechanobiology Institute. He received his PhD from the University of Cambridge and conducted postdoctoral research at EMBL Heidelberg. B.A., M.Sc. (First Class Honours), University of Cambridge M.Phil., University of Cambridge Ph.D., University of Cambridge (with Prof. Jochen Guck at Cambridge and TU Dresden) His research focuses on mechanobiology in mammalian development, particularly how mechanical forces and hydraulic pressure regulate oogenesis and embryogenesis . He investigates tissue self-organization , mechanochemical feedback , and fluid dynamics in developmental processes using biomechanical tools , deep tissue imaging , and mathematical modeling . Recent publications highlight his work on Brillouin microscopy , micro-elastography , and hydraulic regulation in folliculogenesis and embryogenesis. His laboratory develops synthetic biomimetics and biophysical techniques to understand mechanical-molecular interactions. START (Singaporean Teaching and Academic Research Talent) Inauguration Grant EIPOD (European International Postdoctoral) fellowship He teaches courses in quantitative biology , pattern formation , and reproductive biology . His laboratory team includes researchers like Kasie Au , Lois Yaw , and Kosei Tomida , working on various aspects of mammalian development and tissue mechanics .

• Mammalian oogenesis
• Embryogenesis
• Tissue hydraulics
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Choo Yoo Sang is an Adjunct Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Director (Special Duties) at the Technology Centre for Offshore & Marine, Singapore (TCOMS). He previously held the Lloyd’s Register Foundation Chair Professorship at NUS (2009–2017) and served as the 106th President of The Institute of Marine Engineering Science & Technology (IMarEST, 2008). His education includes a B.Sc. (First Class Hons), M.Sc., and Ph.D. from the University of Manchester. Choo’s research focuses on marine operations, structural integrity management of offshore structures, and tubular/plated structural strength. He has led projects like the Structural Integrity Management Programme and the Grouted Joints Joint Industry Project. His editorial roles span journals such as *Journal of Marine Engineering and Technology* and *International Journal of Ocean Systems Engineering*. Choo has received prestigious awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award in Marine & Offshore Engineering (2021), Kurobane Award (2015), and James Watt Medal (2005). He has delivered keynote lectures globally and chairs committees like ISO/TC67/SC7. His professional activities include leadership roles in IMarEST, Singapore Structural Steel Society, and ISOPE. Awards: Over 20 international/national honors, including Fellowships from IMarEST and Royal Institution of Naval Architects. Editorial Roles: Member of 5 journal editorial boards. Consultancy: Technical advisor for major offshore projects.

• Offshore Engineering
• Structural Integrity Management
• Marine Operations
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Dr. Du Hongjian is a Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the College of Design and Engineering. He holds a BEng from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2007) and a PhD from NUS (2012). His career includes roles as a Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow at NUS and a Lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology. His research focuses on sustainable construction materials, 3D concrete printing, and low-carbon technologies. Notable awards include the Excellence Award in Structural Engineering Education (2024) and the ExCEEd Teaching Fellow recognition (2023). He co-founded CIRCRETE, a startup promoting decarbonization in construction. Du’s teaching innovations emphasize active learning and design competitions, enhancing student engagement. His research has led to patents on green cement and waste-upcycling technologies. Education: BEng, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2007 PhD, National University of Singapore, 2012 Research Interests: Digital fabrication of reinforced concrete Low-carbon building materials Waste valorization in construction 3D concrete printing Grants & Awards: Excellence Award in Structural Engineering Education (2024) ExCEEd Teaching Fellow (2023) Provost Young Educator Award (2020) Over 20 other teaching and research awards listed Labs & Initiatives: CIRCRETE startup (co-founder) Editorial roles in journals like Journal of Sustainable Cement-based Materials Member of technical committees on construction additive manufacturing

• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Sustainable Materials
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Professor Vladan Babovic is a leading academic and scientist in hydroinformatics at the National University of Singapore's Department of Civil Engineering. His career spans over three decades, focusing on data-driven research, computational hydraulics, and decision-making under climate uncertainties. He holds adjunct roles at the University of Idaho and University of Iowa. Babovic pioneered research institutes like the Singapore Delft Water Alliance (SDWA) and NUSDeltares, recognized with the Albert Winsemius Award in 2014. Education includes a Double Ph.D. from Delft University of Technology, M.Sc. in Hydroinformatics, and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of Sarajevo. His expertise spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, hydrological modeling, and real options analysis for infrastructure resilience. Key contributions include genetic programming applications in hydrology and AI-driven climate adaptation strategies. Research interests emphasize integrating AI with environmental systems, including deep learning for flood mechanisms, physics-informed rainfall-runoff models, and data assimilation techniques. He has advised multiple institutions and served on councils like the International Association for Hydro-Environmental Research and the Singapore Coastal Climate Adaptation Panel. Notable awards include the IWA Fellowship (2012), Arthur Thomas Ippen Award (1999), and recognition as a Chartered Engineer. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing global water challenges through innovative methodologies and adaptive infrastructure design.

• Hydroinformatics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Tan Siew Ann (Harry) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and has been a registered Professional Engineer in Singapore since 1994, specializing in Geotechnical Engineering. His expertise includes numerical methods, deep excavations, pile foundations, and ground improvement. Qualifications: PhD (Civil Engineering, UC Berkeley, 1985) MSc (Civil Engineering, UC Berkeley, 1982) MEng (Civil Engineering, NUS, 1982) BEng (1st Hons, Civil Engineering, University of Auckland, 1976) Research Interests: Geotechnical numerical modeling, deep excavation stability, pile foundation mechanics, soil improvement techniques, and geotechnical instrumentation. He has conducted over 100 consultancy projects in Singapore and the region, including serving as Chairman of the State Expert Witness Team for the Nicoll Highway Tunnel Collapse inquiry (2004-2005). Awards: Multiple teaching commendations (1998–2010), the IES Engineering Achievement Award (2000), and patents for drainage testing innovations in asphalt mixes (US Patent 6,367,310 B1 and Singapore Patents P-No.67286, PCT/SG99/00022). Professional Activities: Member of ASCE, IES, and TRB committees (Sub-drainage for Highways and Airport Pavements). Editorial roles at Geotextiles and Geomembranes and Geotechnical Engineering journals. Active in Plaxis BV’s scientific advisory panels and international geotechnical societies like ISSMGE. Teaching: Focuses on Earth Retaining Structures, Numerical Analysis in Geotechnics, and Slope Engineering. Known for innovative pedagogical methods recognized through teaching excellence awards.

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Numerical Methods in Geotechnics
• Deep Excavations
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Quek Ser Tong is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), holding the Keppel Chair Professorship from 2018–2020. He has served as Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (2016–2020), Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (2010–2015), and Inaugural Director of the Global Engineering Programme (2009–2012). His academic career began at NUS in 1982, following early roles as a systems engineer and civil engineer in Singapore’s Ministry of Defence. Quek holds a BEng (1st Class) from Monash University (1979), MEng from NUS (1984), and MSc/PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1986). He is a registered Professional Engineer (PEng, 1994) and has extensive consultancy experience in structural engineering, including in-situ concrete analysis, finite element simulations, and risk assessment. His research focuses on structural reliability, stochastic simulation, smart materials, structural health monitoring, and digital twin technology. Notable contributions include work on fatigue crack growth, seismic-tsunami risk modeling, and viscoelastic material behavior under aging. He has published over 250 papers and holds patents for optical fiber sensors and smart material systems. Quek has received awards such as the Public Administration Medal (Bronze, 2018), IES Prestigious Engineering Achievement Award (2024), and the IASSAR Distinguished Research Award (2025). He serves on editorial boards of journals like Structural Safety and International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics .

• Structural Engineering
• Structural Reliability
• Structural Health Monitoring
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Adrian Law Wing Keung is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), serving since 2024. He holds a PhD and MSc from the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in coastal and hydraulic engineering, and a BEng (Civil) from the University of Hong Kong. His academic roles include Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Hydro-environment Research and leadership in international committees like the IAHR/IWA Joint Committee on Marine Outfall Systems and ASEAN Hydroinformatics Data Centre. He has extensive consulting experience for water infrastructure projects and focuses on applying research to real-world solutions through his RDTA (Research-Development-Translation-Application) philosophy. Education: PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA (1991) MSc in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA (1985) BEng (Civil Engineering), University of Hong Kong (1984) Research Interests: Coastal and hydraulic engineering, environmental hydraulics, remote sensing, data-driven process control, machine learning optimization in water systems, and coastal renewable energy. His work emphasizes translating fundamental research into practical applications, such as monitoring coastal environments under climate change and optimizing solar/wind energy systems. Awards: Top-2% Global Scientist by Stanford University (2023) Karl Emil Hilgard Hydraulic Prize (ASCE, 2014) UPS Foundation Visiting Professorship at Stanford (2001-2002) Wesley Horner Award (ASCE, 2000) Professional Activities: Council member of the International Association of Hydro-environment Engineering and Research, editorial board roles in technical journals, and advisory roles for major water infrastructure projects globally. His research outputs span 100+ peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on numerical modeling, remote sensing, and sustainable engineering solutions.

• Coastal Engineering
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Environmental Hydraulics
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Dr. Han Yu is an Associate Professor at the College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He leads the TrustFUL Research Lab, focusing on trustworthy federated learning and ethical AI systems. His work bridges AI, data privacy, and collaborative computing, with over 300 publications in top conferences/journals. He holds prestigious fellowships and chairs roles in IEEE and AAAI. Dr. Yu earned his PhD in Computer Science from NTU in 2014, followed by postdoctoral research at the Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship. His research has been recognized with multiple awards, including World's Top 2% Scientists in AI and the TOYP Singapore honor. Education: PhD (2014), BEng (2007), both from NTU's School of Computer Engineering. Professional roles include Associate Editor of IEEE TNNLS and sponsorship roles in IJCAI/WWW conferences. He has secured grants exceeding S$10M for projects like federated learning in healthcare and edge-cloud networks. His lab develops tools like FedVision and CrowdFL, addressing real-world challenges through federated learning frameworks. Dr. Yu also contributes to AI ethics education, teaching courses on ethical AI governance and sustainable computing. His research spans federated learning security, multi-modal LLMs, and healthcare applications, with recent breakthroughs in quantum federated learning and privacy-preserving algorithms. Over 25 PhD students have graduated under his mentorship, contributing to industry and academia. Awards highlight his impact, including the Innovative Application of AI Award (AAAI 2025) and recognition in federated learning’s foundational work.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Trustworthy Federated Learning
• Collaborative AI
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Dr. Joost Buurman is an economist specializing in climate adaptation, water policy, and urban resilience. He currently serves as Project Director – Resilience Economics at Royal HaskoningDHV, while maintaining academic ties as a former Deputy Director of the Institute of Water Policy at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (National University of Singapore) and Senior Research Fellow at NUSDeltares. His expertise spans water resource management, climate finance, and blue economy strategies. Dr. Buurman holds a PhD and Master’s in spatial economics and Geographic Information Systems from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research emphasizes decision-making frameworks for climate resilience, particularly in densely populated urban areas. Notable contributions include studies on water tariffs, drought governance in Vietnam, and flood risk mitigation in India. His academic publications (over 30) focus on urban water security, adaptive governance, and infrastructure resilience. Key themes include the interplay between policy design and socioeconomic equity, as seen in analyses of water affordability in cities and hydropower development controversies in Southeast Asia. Education : PhD/Master’s in Spatial Economics & GIS, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Affiliations : Royal HaskoningDHV, Lee Kuan Yew School, Singapore-Delft Water Alliance Dr. Buurman’s work bridges technical analysis and policy implementation, addressing challenges like urban water scarcity, climate-induced disasters, and sustainable infrastructure. His interdisciplinary approach integrates geographic data with economic modeling to inform real-world decisions.

• Climate Adaptation
• Water Policy and Management
• Urban Water Security
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Jiarui "Gary" Lei is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Before joining NUS in 2021, he served as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (2020–2021) and a Postdoctoral Associate at MIT (2019–2021). He holds a Ph.D. from MIT's Civil and Environmental Engineering program (2019), alongside B.S. degrees from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2014) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Mechanical Engineering, 2014). His research focuses on environmental fluid mechanics, flow-vegetation interaction, and nature-based solutions for coastal protection. Key areas include wave attenuation over aquatic vegetation, hybrid coastal protection systems, and machine learning for underwater flow prediction. His work bridges academic contributions with practical applications in environmental sustainability and coastal community resilience. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as CE2134 Fluid Mechanics, CE5308A/QA Coastal Processes and Protection, and CE5317B/QB Nature-based Solutions to Coastal Protection. His awards include the James B. Angell Scholar (2014) and multiple honors from the University of Michigan. Lei’s research has explored topics like sediment accretion in seagrass meadows, turbulence effects on sediment resuspension, and kelp-based coastal protection. His interdisciplinary approach integrates experimental, analytical, and computational methods to address coastal challenges, with publications in journals like Science of The Total Environment and Journal of Fluid Mechanics .

• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• Flow-Vegetation Interaction
• Nature-Based Coastal Protection
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Dr. Chew Chee Meng is a faculty member at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a PhD from MIT and has contributed extensively to robotics research, particularly in humanoid robots, biomimetics, and autonomous systems. His work spans both theoretical and applied domains, including the design of force-control actuators, manta ray-inspired underwater robots, and assistive devices for rehabilitation. PhD (MIT) SM (MIT) M.Eng. (NUS) B.Eng. (1st Class Honours, NUS) Dr. Chew's research interests include Industrial Robotics , Humanoid Robotics , Biomimetic Systems , and Autonomous Vehicles . His publications focus on bipedal locomotion, control algorithms, and actuator design. He has supervised student teams in competitions like RoboCup and Maritime RobotX Challenge, achieving notable awards. As a Lead PI in the Keppel-NUS Corp Lab, he works on productivity enhancement in robotics. He is an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Humanoid Robotics and actively involved in IEEE societies. First Prize, RoboCup 2010 Adult-Size Humanoid League Fifth Prize, Maritime RobotX Challenge 2014 Dr. Chew has taught modules such as Advanced Robotics and Robot Mechanics and Control since 2001, demonstrating his long-term commitment to robotics education and innovation.

• Robotics
• Humanoid Robotics
• Industrial Robotics
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Dr. Canay Ozden-Schilling is an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences , specializing in the anthropology of capitalism, technology, and infrastructure. Her research bridges empirical fieldwork with theoretical analysis, focusing on electricity markets, global port logistics, and techno-economic practices. Education: PhD in Science, Technology, and Society (MIT, 2016); MA in Near Eastern Studies (NYU) Her work explores how scientific and technological cultures shape economic formations. Key themes include energy security , infrastructure governance, and the politics of automation. She has authored publications analyzing blackouts, market deregulation, and colonial engineering legacies. Recent publications examine scaling in capitalism , the interplay of mobility and automation in energy and logistics, and the historical roots of techno-economic systems . Her scholarship challenges assumptions about security in expanding grids and privatized infrastructures.

• Capitalism
• Technology
• Infrastructure
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Dr. Qin Xiaosheng is an Associate Professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, where he has been serving since 2009 (as Assistant Professor until 2015, then promoted to Associate Professor). He leads the Environmental Process Modeling Centre (EPMC) at NEWRI and has held various leadership roles including Associate Chair (Students) at the School of CEE. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from the University of Regina, Canada (2008), and both M.Sc. and B.Eng. degrees from Hunan University, China. Dr. Qin's research focuses on three interconnected areas: Hydrological Modeling and Extreme Weather Analysis , where he employs advanced modeling techniques to understand hydrological systems and analyze extreme weather phenomena; Climate Change Impact Assessment and Adaptive Planning , developing methods for climate data assimilation, regional climate downscaling, and risk assessment; and Water Resources and Environmental Systems Planning , devising innovative methodologies for cost-effective management strategies amidst complexities and uncertainties. His work often integrates statistical and computational approaches to address regional environmental and water resources issues, with particular emphasis on Singapore and Southeast Asia. His research output demonstrates a clear trend toward increasingly sophisticated modeling of climate change impacts on water resources, with a focus on extreme events, urban hydrology, and sustainable water management. Recent publications show expansion into multi-criteria decision frameworks for water infrastructure planning and advanced statistical techniques for analyzing climate extremes. His work bridges theoretical advances in hydrological and climate modeling with practical applications for urban water security in Southeast Asia. Nanyang Education Award (School), NTU, August 2024 15 Years Long Service Award, NTU, July 2024 Tan Chin Tuan Exchange Fellowship, NTU, June 2016 Nanyang Education Award (School), NTU, March 2016 Young Scientist Paper Award, 6th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, 2012 Best Practice-Oriented Paper Award (ASCE), World Water & Environmental Resources Congress, 2004 Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad, 2007 Dr. Qin has successfully supervised numerous graduate students, including over 15 PhD candidates and multiple Master's students, many of whom have gone on to pursue research careers in water resources and environmental engineering. His research has been supported by significant grants from Singapore governmental agencies including MND, BCA, MOE, JTC, NParks, EOS, and EWI, reflecting the practical relevance of his work to national water security challenges. As Principal Investigator for projects at the Earth Observatory of Singapore, he has contributed to understanding regional climate impacts on water resources. Dr. Qin leads an active research group comprising multiple post-doctoral fellows and research associates at NTU's Environmental Process Modeling Centre. His team collaborates extensively with international partners, particularly with Chinese institutions through visiting PhD students sponsored by the China Scholarship Council. Current research focuses on climate change impacts on urban hydrology, advanced rainfall modeling, and sustainable water resources management systems for Southeast Asia.

• Hydrological Modeling
• Extreme Weather Analysis
• Climate Change Impact Assessment
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