Shiu Tong Thomas NG

Prof. Shiu Tong Thomas NG, 吳兆堂

  • YEUNG-B6618

1995 …2026

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ORCID iD: 0000-0003-2062-0234
Scopus Author ID: 7403358853

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Biography

Prof. Ng received his BSc(Hons) in Quantity Surveying (1st Class Honours) from the University of Greenwich in 1991, MSc in Information Technology in Property and Construction from the University of Salford in 1992, and PhD in Civil and Structural Engineering from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology in 1996. Having embarked his academic career in the City University of Hong Kong as Assistant Professor in 1998. Prof. Ng then joined the University of Newcastle, Australia as Lecture in 1999 and the University of Hong Kong as Assistant Professor in 2000 where he was subsequently promoted to Associate Professor and Professor in 2003 and 2012 respectively. In 2021, he has returned to the City University of Hong Kong. Prof. Ng served various administrative roles, including Associate Vice-President (Campus Development, Facilities and Sustainabity); Chief of Campus Development, Facilities and Sustainability; Head of Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering. As Chair Professor of Smart and Sustainable Construction, his research focuses on smart city, sustainable built environment, community resilience, infrastructure asset management, digital transformation, construction informatics, construction industry performance and productivity, project delivery systems, etc. Prof. Ng has secured more than HKD 170 million of research grants through 130 research projects. He has published over 500 scholarly items, with more than half being refereed journal papers. His research excellence has earned him the Silver Medal at 48th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva; Chartered Institute of Building International Innovation and Research Awards 2012: Project Innovation Award - Highly Commended Award; and a number of international research paper awards. Prof. Ng is a Member of Technical Committee of Thermal Performance and Energy Use in the Built Environment set up by the International Organization for Standardization. He served as Editor-in-Chief of Construction Innovation, and is Editor of Building Environment Project and Asset Management. He is Guest Professor of School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, China. On the professional side, Prof. Ng is a Registered Professional Surveyor and Fellow of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors, Institution of Civil Engineers, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Institute of Building, etc.

Research Interests/Areas

Sustainable built environment, smart city, community resilience, infrastructure asset management, construction informatics, big data for construction project management

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Education/Academic qualification

BSc(Hons), MSc, PhD, FHKIE, FHKIS, FICE, FRICS, FCIOB, FHKICM, FHKIPM, RPS(QS)

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 1 - No Poverty
    SDG 1 No Poverty
  2. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  3. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  4. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  5. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  6. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  7. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  8. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  9. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  10. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  11. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  12. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water
  13. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  14. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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