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Ir Prof. Michael C. H. YAM is the Laboratory-in-charge of CNERC Laboratory for Resilient Steel and Smart Structures. He is Head of Department and Professor of the Department of Building and Real Estate at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He has over 23 years of experience in teaching and research in the structural engineering area. His specialised area is in structural steel research focusing on experimental and numerical investigation of steel members and connections. He is also Vice President of the Hong Kong Constructional Metal Structures Association and the Chinese Research Institution of Construction Management. He is also the Deputy Chairman of the Building Division of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.
Prof. Yam received his BSc degree in Civil Engineering with Distinction from the University of Alberta, Canada and subsequently completed his MSc and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering at the same University. Prior to joining the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Prof. Yam gained a few years of structural consultant experience in an international consultant company in Hong Kong involved in the design of high-rise buildings. He was also an assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of Macau from 1995 to 1998. Prof. Yam joined the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2002.
Prof. Yam has published a number of publications on the structural behaviour and strength of coped beam connections. He has also worked on the compressive strength and behaviour of gusset plate connections of which his research findings have been included in the design compendium prepared by ASCE and AISC. More recently, Prof. Yam has started the investigation of the application of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) materials in structural steel connections. The study examines the use of SMA bolts and washers in an extended end-plate connection subject to cyclic loading. Prof. Yam has published over 130 publications including refereed journal and conference papers, research monographs, research reports and design guide.
Prof. Yam is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers.
Prof. Yam received his BSc degree in Civil Engineering with Distinction from the University of Alberta, Canada and subsequently completed his MSc and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering at the same University. Prior to joining the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Prof. Yam gained a few years of structural consultant experience in an international consultant company in Hong Kong involved in the design of high-rise buildings. He was also an assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of Macau from 1995 to 1998. Prof. Yam joined the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2002.
Prof. Yam has published a number of publications on the structural behaviour and strength of coped beam connections. He has also worked on the compressive strength and behaviour of gusset plate connections of which his research findings have been included in the design compendium prepared by ASCE and AISC. More recently, Prof. Yam has started the investigation of the application of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) materials in structural steel connections. The study examines the use of SMA bolts and washers in an extended end-plate connection subject to cyclic loading. Prof. Yam has published over 130 publications including refereed journal and conference papers, research monographs, research reports and design guide.
Prof. Yam is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers.
Education and Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, The University of Alberta
- Master of Science, The University of Alberta
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Alberta
Professional Qualifications
- Registered Professional Engineer (Civil)
- Professional Engineer
- Member of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
- Fellow of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
- Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers
- Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers
