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Technical Visit to Rolls-Royce Singapore @ Seletar Aerospace Park
Time: 1:30PM – 5:45PM
Rolls-Royce develops and delivers complex power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air, at sea and on land. Singapore is one of five global hubs for Rolls-Royce. From its earliest known presence in the 1930s in defence aviation, today, Rolls-Royce has established itself as a strategic partner in Singapore’s aerospace sector growth. Singapore is also the regional customer service centre for its Civil Aerospace, Defence and Power Systems businesses.
During this visit, you will gain insights into the engineering technologies in aerospace. Get to know the skills required in the industry amid the energy transition and tour the 154,000 square metres Rolls-Royce Singapore Seletar Campus, which houses the fan blade production operations, engine training facility and technology labs. Take this opportunity to also inquire about our engineers’ career paths and experiences.
DT|UX Learning Journey
Time: 2PM – 3:30PM
The DT|UX Learning Journey is an interactive display of Singapore Polytechnic’s Innovation Framework, which is driven by Humanity-Centred Innovation. This multimedia experience shows how SP has helped transform organisations in Singapore and Southeast Asia, and how you can start your own innovation journey. By exploring the impact of design thinking on people, planet, processes, products, and profitability, you can gain insight into how this framework can help your organisation be prepared for the future.
The DT|UX Learning Journey focuses on humanity-centred innovation, providing a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of design thinking and user experience, and how they can help your organisation drive innovation and growth.
HR Learning Journey
Time: 2PM – 3:30PM
The amalgamation of digitalization, supply chain disruptions, climate change, and geopolitical tensions has led to a tumultuous disruption affecting businesses and the market. Consequently, the workforce of the future must adapt to keep up with the demands of the future market.
The Human Resource Learning Journey (HRLJ) is a specialised programme developed by Singapore Polytechnic and the Institute for Human Resource Professionals to help organisations initiate their transformation journey for both their company and workforce through human capital practices and development. The HRLJ focuses on three critical HR areas where companies often struggle: Onboarding, Performance Management, and Learning and Development, and aims to advance HR’s role as a strategic driver of business and workforce transformation, leading to empowered organisations that prioritise the development of their employees.
AI Learning Journey
Time: 2PM – 3:30PM
In today’s business landscape, leveraging the power of AI is essential for companies looking to stay competitive.
The AI Learning Journey by Singapore Polytechnic is designed to showcase practical AI solutions, illustrating how suitable technologies can improve business processes while providing employees with opportunities to build skills to support the companies’ data-driven digital transformation aspirations.
Advanced Manufacturing Learning Journey (AMLJ)
Time: 2PM – 3:30PM
The Advanced Manufacturing Learning Journey (AMLJ) is designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing industry embrace Industry 4.0 technologies.
Co-developed with TÜV SÜD, this program is divided into three distinct zones – Digitalisation, Integrated, and Smart – each representing a different stage of i4.0 transformation. By participating in the AMLJ, SMEs gain valuable insights into how they can digitalize their manual processes, connect machines and equipment to extract valuable information, and integrate these systems across the value chain.
The AMLJ also highlights the importance of using Singapore Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) as a transformation tool to prepare enterprises for emerging technologies.
To date, over 450 manufacturing enterprises have experienced the SP-AMLJ and have been inspired to embark on their own transformation journeys while upskilling their workforce along the way.
Embracing Sustainable Engineering Solutions in the Built Environment
Time: 2PM – 4PM
Towards a more sustainable and climate resilient future in the built environment with sustainable strategies to address the issues of climate change, rising sea level and carbon emissions. Join us to hear from our multi-disciplinary leading professionals as they share their experiences and innovative engineering solutions to solve challenging problems in design / construction for large-scale projects with sustainability goals and outcome in mind.
Promoting Urban Sustainability through Resource Circularity
Dr. Du Hongjian
Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore
Dr. Du serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore. His research is centred on advancing low-carbon building materials to foster urban sustainability. In recognition of his novel research, Dr. Du has garnered prestigious awards both internationally and locally. He received the Best Paper Award from RILEM and the Excellence Award from Singapore Concrete Institute. Dr. Du is among the Top 2% Scientist Worldwide by Stanford University.
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The sharing will cover the ground-breaking research conducted at the Centre of Resource Circularity and Resilience (CR)2, National University of Singapore. This presentation will spotlight the innovative upcycling of soft clay, waste glass, and construction and demolition waste, transforming them into green cement for the production of low-carbon concrete. The primary focus lies in the dual benefits of reducing costs and carbon emissions by utilizing locally available waste materials. We will explore how sustainability education is seamlessly integrated into our research initiatives, ensuring that undergraduate students are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to drive sustainable practices in their future endeavours.
Transforming Singapore's Construction Industry: Adoption of Robotic Solutions at Construction Site
Mr Benjamin Lee Sze Chong
Project Director, Teambuild Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd
Mr Benjamin Lee is a Project Director of Teambuild Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd. He is highly invested in adopting robotics to transform the construction industry. His interest lies in the seamless integration of cutting-edge automation technologies, along with the adoption of robotics technologies to elevate operational efficiency within construction process.
His interest extends to the comprehensive enhancement of construction workflows. From the intricacies of project planning and management to the details of on-site execution, he is unwavering is his commitment to refine construction processes. Mr Lee is also focused on identifying opportunities for construction innovation, implementing construction best practices, and fostering a culture of constant improvement.
Mr Lee has a track record of successfully leading and completing numerous transforming projects including Lift Upgrading projects, HDB new builds, as well as Design and Build Industry Projects. His ability to navigate these projects to produce tangible results showcases his proficiency in the construction sector.
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Embark on a journey through the construction sites of Singapore as we unveil the transformative impact of robotics and automation on wall finishing processes. Witness the evolution of traditional construction methods as robotics technologies take centre stage, revolutionizing how walls are plastered, skimmed, and painted.
We explore the innovative use of robotics for efficient grinding on the wall surfaces, eliminating the need for labour-intensive manual work.
We serve as an inspiring portrayal of how robotics and automation are reshaping the construction landscape, providing a glimpse of the future where smart technologies elevate the building process to new heights.
Dominant Coastal Processes in Singapore: Computer modelling for Coastal Engineering and Design
Dr. Serene Tay Hui Xin
Research Fellow, Tropical Marine Science Institute, National University of Singapore
Dr Serene Tay, an accomplished consultant and seasoned researcher, specializes in environmental hydrodynamics. Holding a Civil Engineering diploma from Singapore Polytechnic and a degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS), she pursued a Masters in Coastal Engineering at Delft University of Technology and later obtained her doctorate from NUS. Her expertise encompasses coastal-ocean hydrodynamic modelling, forecasting, and integrated modelling of inland and coastal water bodies, involving hydrological, hydrodynamic, and water quality models.
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Singapore, a densely populated island nation, faces significant risks from climate change and rising sea levels. This seminar focuses on the dominant coastal phenomena in Singapore, encompassing tidal patterns and wave dynamics, simulated though computer models. These factors play a crucial role in the design of coastal protection infrastructures, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing these challenges for the resilience of Singapore's coastal areas.
Using Engineering as An Enabler to Enhance Flood Resilience Against Climate Change & Solarise Our Industrial Estates
Tan Su Chern
Director, Technical Services Division, JTC
As the director of Technical Services Division at JTC, Ms. Tan Su Chern leads a team of 51 civil & structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers and technical executives, in delivering cutting-edge industrial infrastructure solutions. In her capacity, she oversees the design and development of large-scale estate infrastructure master plans and building development projects. Notably, Ms. Tan plays an instrumental role in spearheading and managing solar deployment programme for JTC spaces. With a strategic and hands-on approach, Ms. Tan ensures the seamless execution of development projects, contributing to JTC's commitment to excellence in industrial infrastructure and sustainable development.
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In response to the pressing challenges posed by climate change, JTC has strategically employed engineering as a crucial enabler in driving its sustainability initiatives. This presentation will highlight two key projects exemplifying this approach. Firstly, in response to rising flood risks on Jurong Island, JTC completed in 2022, a nature-based solution – an 8.9-hectare bio-retention pond that not only mitigated against future projections of more intense and frequent storms due to climate change, but also enhanced biodiversity. Concurrently, since 2017, JTC's SolarRoof and SolarLand programmes ingeniously repurpose rooftops and interim vacant industrial land for solar panels deployment, contributing to Singapore's renewable energy goals. In both projects, engineering serves as the linchpin, driving transformative solutions for a sustainable, resilient future of our industrial landscape.
Dr. Du Hongjian
Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore
Promoting Urban Sustainability through Resource Circularity
Mr Benjamin Lee Sze Chong
Project Director, Teambuild Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd
Transforming Singapore's Construction Industry: Adoption of Robotic Solutions at Construction Site
Dr. Serene Tay Hui Xin
Research Fellow, Tropical Marine Science Institute, National University of Singapore
Dominant Coastal Processes in Singapore: Computer modelling for Coastal Engineering and Design
Tan Su Chern
Director, Technical Services Division, JTC
Using Engineering as An Enabler to Enhance Flood Resilience Against Climate Change & Solarise Our Industrial Estates