Dr. Yung Kum

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yung Juan Kum is an Associate Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology, where he has been since 2021. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. His significant industry experience includes serving as a Principal Structural Engineer at Mott MacDonald in Singapore from 2009 to 2016. His research interests focus on underground metro civil infrastructure, having managed several major projects, including the Singapore LTA Thomson East Coast Line and the Jakarta MRT Phase 1. He has also been involved in joint projects with the National University of Singapore and the Building and Construction Authority to develop cost-effective construction materials and methods, including precast walls and high-strength lightweight concrete. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Singapore and a Chartered Engineer in the UK, actively contributing to professional engineering organizations in both countries.

Research Interests

Experience

Deputy Director

2021-01-01 — Present

Professional Officers Division • Singapore

Overseeing the Professional Officers Division.

Deputy Programme Director

2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01

SIT-UofG BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering • Singapore

Responsible for the academic programme management.

Deputy Programme Director

2017-01-01 — 2020-01-01

SIT-UofG MEngTech Civil Engineering • Singapore

Oversaw the Master's programme in Civil Engineering.

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Singapore Institute of Technology • Singapore

Engaged in teaching and research in Civil Engineering.

Principal Structural Engineer

2009-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Mott MacDonald • Singapore

Led structural engineering projects.

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).