Associate Professor in the School of Civil & Structural Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. B.Eng. (First Class Hons) degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK in 1981, M.Eng. degree in Construction Management from the University of California, Berkeley, USA in 1987 and Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering (Dissertation Topic: Evaluation and Competitive Tendering of Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Projects) from NTU in 1994. Extensively involved in teaching, research and consultancy on project financing, construction engineering and management especially on BOT projects. Published about 30 journal papers, 20 conference papers, 2 books/monographs and some other papers. Member of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and a Professional Engineer (PE) of Singapore.

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PERSONAL PARTICULARS

• Name:                Tiong, Lee Kong, Robert
• Designation:     Associate Professor
• Nationality:       Malaysian, Permanent Resident (PR) of Singapore

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc(First Class Hons) in Civil Engineering, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK, 1981
• MEng in Construction Management, University of California, Berkeley, USA, 1987
• PhD in Civil Engineering (BOT Projects), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 1994

• Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), 1989
• Professional Engineer (PE), Singapore, 1990

• Project development services: feasibility studies and preparation of proposals
• Financial advisory services on project financing
• Structuring of Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) type of contracts
• Construction management services: planning, programming and implementation

• Jan 1991 - present, Senior Lecturer, School of Civil & Structural Engineering (CSE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU); and Programme Coordinator, MSc in International Construction Management, Centre for Advanced Construction Studies (CACS), NTU
• Dec 1984 - Dec 1990, Lecturer, School of CSE, Nanyang Technological Institute, Singapore (1986 - 1987, On study leave at University of California, Berkeley. Obtained Master of Engineering in Construction Management with dissertation on International Project Financing)
• May 1983 - Nov 1984, Civil/Structural Engineer, Ove Arup & Partners, Singapore
• Jan 1982 - May 1983, Civil/Structural Engineer, McDermott Engineering Pte Ltd, Singapore
• Aug 1981 - Dec 1981, Site Engineer, Housing Development Board, Singapore

• Engineering Economics & Financial Accounting
• Civil Engineering Practice
• Civil Engineering Construction
• Project Financing
• Research Seminar

• BOT Projects (Financing, Risk Management, Structuring, Implementation)
• Financial Risk Assessment Model for Overseas Project Investments

A. JOURNAL PAPERS

(i) Overseas

1. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1988. "Structuring of loan packages for international construction projects". Journal of Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, June, Vol. 42, p. 28-34.
2. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1990. "Comparative study of BOT projects". Journal of Management in Engineering, ASCE, USA, January, Vol. 6, No. 1, p. 107-122.
3. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1990. "Effective controls for large scale construction projects". Project Management Journal, USA, March, p. 107-122.
4. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1990. "BOT Projects: Risks and Securities". Journal of Construction Management and Economics, University of Reading, UK, September, Vol. 8, p. 315-328.
5. Robert Tiong, L.K. and Koo, T.K., 1991. "Selecting construction formwork: An expert system adds economy". Journal of Expert Systems, USA, February, p. 5-16.
6. Robert Tiong, L.K. and McCarthy, S.C., 1991. "Financial and contractual aspects of Build-Operate-Transfer projects". International Journal of Project Management, UK, November, Vol. 9, No. 4, p. 222-227.
7. Koo, T.K., Robert Tiong, L.K., Wong, T.F. and Tay, M.C., 1992. "Design and development of an intelligent system for formwork selection". Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers, UK, February, Vol. 94, No. 1, p. 73-91.
8. Robert Tiong, L.K., Yeo, K.T. and McCarthy, S.C., 1992. "Critical success factors in winning BOT contracts". Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, USA, June, Vol. 118, No. 2, p. 217-228.
9. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1992. "Strategies in risk management of on-demand guarantees". Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, USA, June, Vol. 118, No. 2, p. 229-243.
10. Robert Tiong, L.K. and Yeo, K.T., 1993. "Project financing as a competitive strategy in winning overseas projects". International Journal of Project Management, UK, May, Vol. 11, No. 2, p. 79-86.
11. Koo, T.K. and Robert Tiong, L.K., 1993. "An expert system for assessing the performance of RC beams and slabs". Journal of Construction Management and Economics, University of Reading, UK, Vol. 11, p. 347-357.
12. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1995. "Risks and guarantees in BOT tender". Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, USA, June, Vol. 121, No. 2, p. 183-188.
13. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1995. "Competitive advantage of equity in a BOT tender". Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, USA, September, Vol. 121, No. 3, p. 282-289.
14. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1995. "Impact of financial package versus technical solution in a BOT tender". Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, USA, September, Vol. 121, No. 3, p. 304-311.
15. Tiong, Robert L.K., 1997. "CSFs in competitive tendering and negotiation model for BOT projects". Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, USA, Vol. 122, No. 3, p. 205-211, September.
16. Robert Tiong and Alum, J., 1997. "Distinctive winning elements in BOT tender". Journal of Engineering Construction and Architectural Management, Blackwell Science & Loughborough University of Technology, UK, Vol. 4, No. 2, p. 83-94.
17. Tiong, Robert L.K. and Alum, J., 1997. "Final negotiation in a competitive BOT tender". Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, USA, Vol. 123, No. 1, p. 1-5, March.
18. Robert Tiong, L.K. and Alum, J., 1997. "Evaluation of proposals for BOT projects". International Journal of Project Management, UK, Vol. 15, No. 2, p. 67-72.
19. Tiong, Robert L.K. and Alum, J., 1997. "Financial commitments for BOT projects". International Journal of Project Management, UK, Vol. 15, No. 2, p. 73-78.
20. Cheong Heng Keong, Tiong, Robert L.K. and Alum, J., 1997. "Conditions for successful development of privatised infrastructure projects". Civil Engineering Journal, Institution of Civil Engineers, UK, Vol. 120, May, p. 59-65.
21. Loh Ngee, Tiong, R.L.K. and Alum, J., 1997. "Automated approach to negotiation of BOT contracts". Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, USA, Vol. 11, No. 2, p. 121-128.
22. Ng, W.M., Khor, E.L., L.K. Tiong and Lee, J., 1997. "Simulation modeling and management of a large basement project". Accepted for publication in Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, USA.
23. Wang, ShouQing, Tiong, L. K. Robert, Ting, S. K., Chew, D. and Ashley, D., Evaluation and Competitive Tendering of BOT Power Plant Project in China, Journal of Construction Engineering & Management, ASCE, Vol. 124, No. 4, p.333-341, Jul./Aug. 1998
24. Zhang, WeiRan, Wang, ShouQing, Tiong, L. K. Robert, Ting, S. K. and Ashley, D., Risk Management of Shanghai's Privately-Financed Yan'an Donglu Tunnels, Journal of Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Blackwell Science (Editor: Loughborough University of Technology), UK, Vol. 5, No. 4, p.399-409, Dec. 1998
25. Wang, ShouQing, Tiong, L. K. Robert, Ting, S. K. and Ashley, D., Risk Management Framework for BOT Power Projects in China, The Journal of Project Finance, Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC, New York, Vol. 4, No. 4, p. 56-67, Winter 1999
26. Wang, ShouQing, Tiong, L. K. Robert, Ting, S. K. and Ashley, D., Political Risks: Analysis of Key Contract Clauses in China's BOT Project, Journal of Construction Engineering & Management, ASCE, Vol. 125, No. 3, p. 190-197, May/June 1999
27. Wang, ShouQing and Tiong, L. K. Robert, Case Study of Government Initiatives for PRC's BOT Power Plant Projects, International Journal of Project Management, Elsevier Science and International Project Management Association, Vol.18, Issue 1, p.69-78, Feb. 2000, UK
28. Wang, ShouQing, Tiong, L. K. Robert, Ting, S. K. and Ashley, D., Evaluation and Management of Foreign Exchange and Revenue Risks in China's BOT Projects, Journal of Construction Management and Economics, E & FN Spon (Editor: University of Reading), UK, Vol. 18, No. 2, p.197-207, March 2000
29. Wang, ShouQing, Tiong, L. K. Robert, Ting, S. K. and Ashley, D., Foreign Exchange and Revenue Risks: Analysis of Key Contract Clauses in China's BOT Project, Journal of Construction Management and Economics, E & FN Spon (Editor: University of Reading), UK, Vol. 18, No.3, p.311-320, April 2000
30. Wang, ShouQing, Tiong, L. K. Robert, Ting, S. K. and Ashley, D., Evaluation and Management of Political Risks in China's BOT Projects, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, ASCE, Vol. 126, No. 3, May/June 2000
31. Li, Bing, Tiong, R.L.K., Wong, W.F. and Chew, D., 1999.  “Risk management in international construction joint ventures”.  ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, USA, July/August, Vol. 125, No. 4, pp. 277-284.
32. Li, Bing and Tiong, R.L.K., 1999.  “Risk management model for international construction joint ventures”.  ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, USA, September/October 1999, Vol. 125, No. 5
33. Yeo, K. T. and Robert Tiong, L.K. (2000). "Positive management of differences for risk reduction in BOT projects". International Journal of Project Management, Vol. 18, No. 4, pp. 257-265

(ii) Local

1. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1994. "Managing the time impact on cash flows of overseas projects". Journal of UNIBEAM, School of Building and Estate Management, National University of Singapore, June, Vol. 21, p. 67-75.
2. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1998.  "Financing and risk management of infrastructure projects". Economic Bulletin, A Journal of Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, October, pp. 5-8.

1. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1988. "Prediction of temperature profiles in mass concrete". Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Computer Applications in Concrete, Singapore, March.
2. Robert Tiong, L.K. and Shanmuganayagam, V., 1989. "Spread sheet macros in estimation of construction costs". Proceedings of the 1st Information Technology Conference - The Construction Industry". Singapore, June.
3. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1989. "Construction cost estimating model using Artemis 2000". Proceedings of Artemis Users Association Conference, Singapore, October.
4. Robert Tiong. L.K. and Yeo, K.T., 1990. "Project financing as a competitive strategy in winning overseas projects". Proceedings of the International Conference on Project Management in the Construction Industry, Malaysia, August.
5. Robert Tiong, L.K. and Chuang, P.H., 1990. "International procurement for construction resources by linear programming". Proceedings of the International Conference on Project Management in the Construction Industry, Malaysia, August.
6. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1991. "Financing of privatised projects". Conference on Project and Site Management, Singapore, February.
7. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1991. "Value engineering on local projects". Seminar on Value Engineering & Constructability, Singapore, August.
8. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1992. "Risks in financing of privatised projects". Conference on Project and Site Management, Singapore, February
9. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1992. "Case studies of BOT projects". IES Conference on "The Ins and Outs of Turnkey Contracting". Singapore, August.
10. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1992. "Financing of construction projects". Conference on Construction and Risk Management, Singapore, September.
11. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1992. "Experiences and case studies on privatised and BOT projects". Conference on Privatisation, Singapore, October.
12. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1993. "The structuring of BOT infrastructure projects". Seminar on BOT Projects, Malaysia, February.
13. Robert Tiong, L.K. and Alum, J., 1994. "The BOT strategy for overseas infrastructure projects". Conference on Vision 2000, organised by Singapore Contractors Association, November.
14. Kooi, K.C. and Robert Tiong, L.K., 1995. "Malaysia experience in privatised projects". Conference on Construction Project Management, Singapore, organised by Centre for Advanced Construction Studies, NTU, January.
15. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1995. "The Build-Operate-Transfer approach for privatised transport infrastructure projects". Conference on Transportation Infrastructure Development and Management, The Institution of Engineers, Singapore, March.
16. Woodward, D.G., Munro, J M W and Tiong, R., 1996. "An investigation into determinants of BOT project financing". World Congress on Project Management, International Project Management Association, Paris, June, p. 889-897.
17. Wang, ShouQing, Tiong, L. K., Ting, S. K. and Ashley, D. (1998). "Risk management of BOT projects in China". Proceedings of Second International Conference on Construction Project Management, Raffle City Convention Centre, Feb. 19-20, p. 177-181, Nanyang Technological University, the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and the Society of Project Managers, Feb. 19-20, Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore
18. Tiong, L.K. and Shami, M., 1998.  "Construction process re-engineering".  Proceedings of the Conference on Infrastructure Management in Bangkok, organised by AIT & CACS.
19. Wang, ShouQing and Tiong, L. K. Robert, Managing the Unique and Critical Risks in China's BOT Power Projects, Proceedings of the International Conference on Construction Process Re-engineering (CPR-99), p.21-32, Building Research Centre, Faculty of the Built Environment, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 12-13 July 1999
20. Koh, B. S., Wang, ShouQing and Tiong, L. K. Robert, Qualitative Development of Debt/Equity Model for BOT Infrastructure Projects, Proceedings of the International Conference on Construction Process Re-engineering (CPR-99), p.501-512, Building Research Centre, Faculty of the Built Environment, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 12-13 July 1999
21. Tiong, L.K., Ting, S.K., Wang, ShouQing and Ashley, D., 1999.  “Evaluation and management of foreign exchange and revenue risks in BOT projects”.  Dr Tan Swan Beng Memorial Symposium – Excellence in Infrastructure Engineering, Singapore, March, pp. 213-228.

1. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1992. "The structuring of Build-Operate-Transfer construction projects". CACS Construction Management Monograph, NTU, Singapore, January
2. Lim, E.C., Robert Tiong, L.K. and Yeo, K.T., 1995. "Productivity through management control Case: The UOB Plaza". The Singapore Productivity Case Book, Joint Publication Between NTU and National Productivity Board, Singapore, p. 5-23.

1. Yeo, K.T. and Robert Tiong, L.K., 1991. "Project financing as a competitive strategy in winning overseas projects". CACS Construction Bulletin, July, p. 7-8.
2. Robert Tiong, L.K. and Koo, T.K., 1992. "Expert system for construction formwork selection". Civil Engineering Research, School of CSE, NTU, January, p. 9-10.
3. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1993. "The BOT strategy for overseas infrastructure project ventures". Publication of First CSE Convention on "Civil Engineers: Extending the Frontiers", NTU, Singapore, August, p. 21-25.
4. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1994. "Strategies in risk management of on-demand guarantees". Civil Engineering Research, School of CSE, January, p. 5-6.
5. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1995. "Risks and guarantees in BOT projects". CACS Construction Bulletin, July.
6. Robert Tiong and Alum, J., 1996. "Impact of financial package versus technical solution in BOT projects". Civil Engineering Research, School of CSE, NTU, January, p. 2-3.
7. Robert Tiong, L.K.. "Evaluation and competitive tendering of Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) projects". Research abstract accepted for publication in The Structural Engineer, The Institution of Structural Engineers, UK.
8. Ho, W. F., Tiong, L. K. and Ashley, D. (1998). "Evaluation of Completion Risks in Construction Projects." submitted to an international journal for publication purpose
9. Tiong, L. K., Wang, ShouQing, Ting, S. K. and Ashley, D., "Risk Management of BOT Power Projects in China", research report, School of CSE, NTU, Singapore, June 1998
10. Robert Tiong, L.K., 1999.  “Risk management and financing of infrastructure projects”.  CACS Construction Bulletin, NTU, Singapore, January, No. 17, pp. 13-15.
11. Robert Tiong, L.K. and Shami, M., 1999.  “Feasibility of re-engineering construction firms in Singapore”.  CSE Civil Engineering Research, NTU, January, pp. 13-14.