Keynote Speakers

 

Teo Ho Pin

Adjunct Professor, National University of Singapore
Non-executive Chairman, Tiong Seng Holdings Limited and King Wan Corporation Limited
Senior Adviser, Surbana Technologies Pte Ltd

Biography: Dr. Teo Ho Pin brings over 30 years of public and private sector expertise in township management, real estate development, and large-scale infrastructure operations across Singapore. Armed with a Bachelor of Science in Building from the National University of Singapore alongside a Master’s in Project Management and a PhD in Building from Heriot-Watt University (UK), his background bridges high-level academic rigor with real-world execution. Over a distinguished 23-year tenure as a Member of Parliament and 19 years as Mayor of Singapore's North West District, Dr. Teo served as the Coordinating Chairman for 15 PAP Town Councils, directly overseeing municipal management, facilities, and green infrastructure for over one million public housing flats. In addition to holding leadership roles across parliamentary committees focusing on National Development and the Environment, he currently serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Built Environment at NUS, Senior Advisor to Surbana Technologies, and Non-Executive Chairman of Tiong Seng Holdings Limited and king Wan Corporation Limited. His pioneering focus on integrating smart technologies, data dashboards, and sustainable green initiatives into urban management makes him an invaluable authority on civil engineering, smart cities, and scalable urban governance.

 

 

Brian KOH

Director, Infrastructure Projects Division at JTC Corporation

Biography: Er. Brian Koh brings over 30 years of civil engineering and industrial infrastructure expertise across Singapore and international markets. As Director of Infrastructure Projects at JTC Corporation, he leads multidisciplinary teams in delivering transformative industrial and municipal infrastructure, ranging from major road and drainage networks to complex subterranean developments that support Singapore’s economic growth.
A recognized leader in underground engineering, Er. Koh heads the Whole-of-Government Cavern Centre of Excellence, driving national capabilities across the entire project lifecycle—from feasibility and design to construction and long-term asset management. He oversees operations at the Jurong Rock Caverns, Southeast Asia’s first commercial underground liquid hydrocarbon storage facility, and acts as Project Director for major underground space initiatives, including the Gali Batu Caverns study. Internationally, he has shared his technical expertise with global authorities, advising institutions like Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority and supporting major energy storage projects in the UAE.
Holding a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Sheffield, Er. Koh’s career spans design consultancy, project engineering, and public sector leadership. His deep involvement in subterranean planning, sustainable land utilization, and smart infrastructure management makes him a pivotal authority on modern civil engineering solutions.

 

 

Viroon Kamchoom

King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand

Biography: Dr. Viroon is an Associate Professor in the Civil Engineering department and head of the Excellent Centre for Green and Sustainable Infrastructure at KMITL. His research focuses on developing sustainable solutions to enhance infrastructure resilience against extreme weather events and climate change. His work is supported by funding from the Thailand Research Fund, the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and other international agencies. He has received fellowships from Hong Kong and the Scottish government, facilitating cross-disciplinary research collaborations in the UK. He has co-authored publications in high-impact international journals, co-applied for patents, and strong track record of academic-industrial collaboration. His expertise has contributed to major infrastructure projects across East and Southeast Asia, including Hong Kong's third airport runway, the Bhumibol Dam water diversion tunnel, the Khlong Thawiwatthana drainage tunnel, the Sirikit Dam rehabilitation, etc. He played a key role in establishing Thailand’s first commercial-scale geotechnical centrifuge, enabling advanced simulations of soil-structure interaction, disaster mitigation strategies, and sustainable construction innovations. Dr. Viroon has delivered keynote lectures at conferences organized by the Indonesian Society for Geotechnical Engineering, the Engineering Institute of Thailand, and leading universities such as IIT Roorkee, Hohai University, and Nanyang Technological University. He is a member of the Thai Geotechnical Society and serves as a nominated member of ISSMGE Technical Committees TC104 and TC106.

 

 

Lu Jin Ping

American Concrete Institute (Singapore Chapter)
Founder of Admaterials Technologies

Biography: Mr. Lu Jin Ping brings over 35 years of international expertise in civil engineering materials, structural testing, and technical consultancy across Asia. Armed with a Bachelor of Engineering from Tongji University and postgraduate research training in Germany, his background bridges rigorous academic research with high-level corporate execution in civil infrastructure testing and quality assurance.
Over his multi-decade career in Singapore, Mr. Lu has held key technical leadership roles, including Senior Officer at the Singapore Productivity and Standards Board and Assistant General Manager at CPG Laboratories. In 2008, he founded Admaterials Technologies, steering it into one of Singapore’s premier testing and research consultancies for construction materials, ready-mix concrete, and environmental engineering before its acquisition by Element Materials Technology.
A recognized authority in his field, Mr. Lu serves as Immediate Past President of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) Singapore Chapter. He is also a Lead Auditor for Ready-Mix Concrete product certification under the Singapore Accreditation Council and an approved specialist testing consultant for the Building and Construction Authority. His pioneering insights into high-performance concrete, sustainable construction materials, and structural testing make him a leading voice on modern civil infrastructure and materials performance.