Choo Chung Siung

Dr. Choo Chung Siung is a Senior Lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak, Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science, where he serves as Director of the Centre for Innovative Society. With 12 years of combined academic and industry experience, he teaches soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering to future civil engineers.

Dr. Choo obtained his Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (1st Class Honours) in 2010 and completed his PhD at Swinburne University of Technology. His research focuses on tunnelling and trenchless technologies, numerical modeling of soil-structure interaction, machine learning applications in geotechnical engineering, upcycling industrial wastes for construction, and geoeducation innovations.

Analyzing his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on pipe jacking forces in weathered geological formations, with increasing integration of machine learning techniques in geotechnical analysis. His work bridges traditional geotechnical engineering with modern computational approaches, particularly in the context of Southeast Asian geological conditions.

• Vice-Chancellor's 2019 Industry Engagement Award (Highly Commended), Swinburne University of Technology
• International Convention Scholarship Award (ICSA) 2019/2020, Sarawak Convention Bureau
• Best Civil Engineering Graduate 2010, Cahya Mata Sarawak
• IEM Gold Medal Award 2009, Institution of Engineers Malaysia

Dr. Choo actively supervises research students and has secured multiple research grants from both industrial sources and the Ministry of Higher Education's Fundamental Research Grant Scheme. His professional engagement extends to numerous industry organizations, where he serves as a committee member and technical expert. As Director of the Centre for Innovative Society, he leads interdisciplinary research initiatives that address regional engineering challenges.