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Arnold Yuan is a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo and has expertise in various areas including Infrastructure Asset Management, Engineering Risk Reliability, Public-Private Partnerships, and Civil Systems Engineering. Yuan is a prominent figure in the emerging field of infrastructure asset management, working with municipalities to redefine how civil engineers and municipal leaders approach uncertainty in their decision-making processes. He advocates for a holistic approach that embraces uncertainty and considers the entire lifecycle of assets. His work emphasizes the importance of collaboration and a systems approach in managing infrastructure, encouraging stakeholders to see the full context of issues and work together toward solutions. Yuan is also actively involved in academic and professional communities, serving on editorial boards and committees, contributing to conferences, and mentoring students in their research.
Department of Chemical Engineering