Dr. Sing Chiew

Professor

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Biography

Sing Ping Chiew is a Professor and Programme Leader for the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil Engineering at the Singapore Institute of Technology. He has extensive experience in structural engineering, having earned a PhD in Structural Engineering from the National University of Singapore. Throughout his career, he has held significant leadership positions, including Head of the Centre for Infrastructure Tunnel Engineering and Head of the Construction Technology Innovation Laboratory. He has directed multiple academic programs, including the SIT-UofG BEng (Hons) and MEngTech in Civil Engineering. Professor Chiew has been actively involved as a principal investigator on numerous externally funded research projects, resulting in a total research grant exceeding SGD$3.6 million. His research interests include fatigue fracture of steel structures, high strength steel materials, and steel-concrete composite construction. He is recognized in the field for his contributions, receiving accolades such as the Honorary Fellowship from the Singapore Structural Steel Society and the IES Bronze Medal from the Institution of Engineers Singapore.

Research Interests

Experience

Programme Leader

2015-01-01 — Present

Singapore Institute of Technology • Singapore

Leading academic programs in civil engineering.

Head

2021-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Centre for Infrastructure Tunnel Engineering • Singapore

Managing research and engineering projects.

Head

2021-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Construction Technology Innovation Laboratory • Singapore

Overseeing innovation in construction technology.

Programme Director

2020-01-01 — 2024-01-01

SIT-UofG BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering • Singapore

Directing the Bachelor of Engineering program.

Programme Director

2017-01-01 — 2020-01-01

SIT-UofG MEngTech Civil Engineering • Singapore

Leading the Master of Engineering Technology program.

Awards

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Honorary Fellowship

2009-01-01
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IES Bronze Medal

2008-01-01
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Honorary Professorship

2005-01-01
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Certificate Merit Distinguished Award

1995-01-01

Requirements for Singapore Institute of Technology

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Polytechnic Diploma in Engineering or related field GCE A-Level with passes in Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry Mathematics at H2 level preferred
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Copy of NRIC or Passport
  • Personal Statement
  • Letters of Recommendation (optional for UG)
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Includes programs like Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (SIT-UofG joint degrees).