Si Boon-Ing Michael

Professor Si Boon-Ing Michael is a Professor (Practice) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering. He holds a BSc and ScM in Civil Engineering. His research focuses on machine learning applications in structural engineering, multi-scale material modeling using advanced computational methods, fracture mechanics, and offshore structural design.

Professional Experience:

• 2017–Present: Professor (Practice), NUS
• 2007–2016: Malikai Civil Marine/TLP Hull Manager at Shell Project & Technology East
• 1999–2006: Technical Lead/Project Manager at Sandwell Engineering Inc.

Awards:

• Shell Engineering Project Technology Excellent Award (Sakhalin Molikpaq)
• Lieutenant Governor’s Excellence Award (Tanker Loading Unit Sarawak)

Key Contributions: Led major offshore projects including Tension Leg Platform (TLP) design, Arctic platform retrofitting, and Caspian Sea oil facilities. Served on professional committees for the American Society of Civil Engineers and supervised graduate research on ice-induced vibrations in offshore structures.