University of Nottingham Malaysia
Faculty of Science and Engineering
     
  
 

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Ioannes Yu Hoe Tang

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Biography

I bring over 25 years of expertise spanning academia, construction project management, and sustainability initiatives. As the former Head of Civil Engineering at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (2014-2017), I successfully guided the department through rigorous dual accreditation processes with both the Joint Board of Moderators (UK) and Engineering Accreditation Council (Malaysia), establishing benchmarks for academic excellence.

Currently serving as the ESG Services Project Lead, I develop and implement strategies that integrate environmental, social, and governance considerations into infrastructure development and university operations.

My research focuses on sustainable construction practices, innovative project management methodologies, remote sensing technologies for infrastructure monitoring, and the application of generative AI in the built environment. This complements my extensive practical experience on major Malaysian infrastructure projects, including the Kuala Lumpur Monorail and PUTRA Light Rail Transit System, where I developed expertise in project planning and systems integration.

By bridging academic research with practical applications, I strive to transform the construction industry's approach to sustainability while enhancing the everyday experience of infrastructure users. My goal is to create resilient, user-centered built environments that serve communities effectively while minimizing environmental impact.

Teaching Summary

As an educator, I taught courses spanning all years in construction management. My courses integrate critical areas including project planning, concurrent project management, risk assessment, quality… read more

Selected Publications

  • TANG, Y.H., LIM, P.G. and GAN, S.W., 2012. Forecasting Capability of a Construction Organisation Model: 10 Years Later In: 28th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, 3-5 September 2012, Edinburgh, UK.
  • TANG, Y.H., EDWARDS, R., GALE, A. and LIN, L, 2008. Feasibility Study on the Application of High Power Diode Lasers in Ceramic Tile Joint Sealing In: CIB Joint International Symposium, 15-17 November 2008, Dubai.
  • TANG, Y.H. and OGUNLANA, S.O., 2003. Selecting superior performance improvement policies Construction Management and Economics. 21(3), 247-256
  • TANG, Y.H. and OGUNLANA, S.O., 2003. Modelling the dynamic performance of a construction organization Construction Management and Economics. 21(2), 127-136

As an educator, I taught courses spanning all years in construction management. My courses integrate critical areas including project planning, concurrent project management, risk assessment, quality systems, and construction law. This structured approach ensures students develop both depth and breadth in their understanding as they apply these principles across progressive group design projects throughout their academic journey.

I use interactive simulation games in my teaching methodology, creating immersive learning environments where students bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and professional judgment. These simulations place students in realistic scenarios that require real-time decision-making, resource allocation, and stakeholder management-skills essential for successful construction project delivery.

  • CHEW Z.X., WONG J.Y., TANG Y.H., YIP C.C. and MAUL T., 2024. Generative Design in the Built Environment Automation in Construction. 166,
  • SIM, S. C., GAN, S. W., TANG, Y. H. and SARMA, V. J., 2023. Learning experience during the pandemic: perspectives of foundation students Journal of Further and Higher Education. 47(10), 1316-1336
  • GAN, SIEW WEI, SARMA, VENGADESHVARAN, TANG, YU HOE and SIM, SIEW CHEN, 2022. Entrepreneurship Training and Online Marketplace Participation among Female Persons with Disabilities
  • GHAZY S., TANG Y.H., MUGUMYA K.L., WONG J.Y. and CHAN A., 2022. Future-proofing Klang Valley’s veins with REBET: A framework for directing transportation technologies towards infrastructure resilience Technological Forecasting and Social Change. 180,
  • GHAZY S., WONG J.Y., COLPAERT P., TANG Y.H. and CHAN A., 2021. Linked MaaS: a vision for leveraging semantic web technologies for mobility as a service In: CEUR Workshop Proceedings.
  • BEHNAM A, WICKRAMASINGHE DW, GHAFFAR MAA, VU TT, TANG YH and ISA HBM, 2016. Automated progress monitoring system for linear infrastructure projects using satellite remote sensing Automation in Construction. 114–127.
  • WICKRAMASINGHE D.C., MANESH A.B., VU T.T. and TANG I.Y.H., 2014. Satellite Remote Sensing Techniques for Construction Project Monitoring In: The IEEE Workshop on Geoscience and Remote Sensing 2014.
  • TANG, Y.H., LIM, P.G. and GAN, S.W., 2012. Forecasting Capability of a Construction Organisation Model: 10 Years Later In: 28th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management (ARCOM) Conference, 3-5 September 2012, Edinburgh, UK.
  • CHONG, M.F., BASKARAN, G., TANG, Y.H., LIM, C.H. and MATTHEWS, R., 2009. Evaluation of Reflective Thinking Among the University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus (UNMC) Teaching Staff In: International Conference on Engineering & Education in the 21st Century (ICEE 2009), Sarawak, Malaysia.
  • TANG, Y.H., EDWARDS, R., GALE, A. and LIN, L, 2008. Feasibility Study on the Application of High Power Diode Lasers in Ceramic Tile Joint Sealing In: CIB Joint International Symposium, 15-17 November 2008, Dubai.
  • TANG, Y.H., 2008. Advances in the laser processing architectural materials In: 6th International Materials Technology Conference & Exhibition, 24-27 August, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • TANG, Y.H. and OGUNLANA, S.O., 2003. Selecting superior performance improvement policies Construction Management and Economics. 21(3), 247-256
  • TANG, Y.H. and OGUNLANA, S.O., 2003. Modelling the dynamic performance of a construction organization Construction Management and Economics. 21(2), 127-136
  • OGUNLANA, S.O. and TANG, Y.H., 2002. Performance modelling for a publicly listed company In: First International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century (CITC2002). 537-544
  • TANG, Y.H. and OGUNLANA, S.O., 2002. Performance Evaluation of Improvement Policies in a Publicly Listed Construction Organisation In: Second International Conference on Systems Thinking in Management (ICSTM-2002), 3-5 April 2002, University of Salford, UK. A3:1-7

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