Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Activities

Teaching Assistant, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Advanced Structural Design (CSE49400, Elective Subject) (2018-22) | Credits: 3

Tutor for a class of 80+ students, and the important composition of this subject includes composite structures, pre-stressed structures, and earthquake engineering. As a tutor engaged in discussions, and numerical problem-solving during and beyond the tutorial hours. Conducted tutorials in face-to-face classroom teaching, fully online mode via Microsoft Teams, and PolyU Blackboard e-learning system (especially during the pandemic period), and gradually moved to the hybrid mode of teaching system.

Design Project for Civil Engineers (CSE48404, Core Subject) (2019-21) | Credits: 4

Tutor for a class of 80+ students in the final year. Mentored the students for carrying out design projects based on teamwork, where each team of eight students was sub-divided in two groups, sub-structure, and super-structure. The members work as a team to design a given civil structure as per an international standard (code), and present a compiled report at the end of the semester.

Learning through experiencing – 3D Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) in Greater Bay Area (Semester II, 2021)

This teaching project aimed at promoting cross-department collaboration between the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and the Department of Building and Real Estate (BRE) of PolyU to enhance undergraduate students' learning experience through students’ engagement in virtual site visits, hands-on 3D printing workshops, and an exhibition. As a tutor, I led group of students (5 members in a group, comprising from both CEE and BRE) to perform 3D printing projects in designing the MiC module. The students were involved in designing a MiC module for a given project, determining the member size using commercial software with Hong Kong Code, finding out a method to connect the MiC module, and design the joint (for two modules). Later, a 3D model was developed using SolidWorks for 3D printing of the MiC models at the U3DP (University 3D Printing) facility with the help of the Industrial Centre (IC) at PolyU. Finally, students make a presentation with their respective MiC design and 3D printed product. This project helped students to strengthen their understanding of MiC and test the impact of the experiential learning method.

Supervision / Mentoring

MSc., BEng and Intern Individual Project Supervision/Mentor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

MSc. thesis (CSE590 | Credits: 9)

Main academic supervisor: Prof. T.M Chan

Lehal Navsherbir; 2023-24

Dissertation Topic: Experimental investigation of composite behaviour and load transfer in CFST columns with headed shear studs.

BEng Final-year Individual Project (CSE49405 | Credits: 6)

Main academic supervisor: Prof. T.M Chan

Lam Cho Chak (2018-19)

Project title: Investigation on pull-out behavior of blind bolts in the CFST members

Shiu Wai Wa (2018-19)

Project title: Investigation on the anchorage mechanism of the headed blind bolts embedded in the confined concrete

Ho Ka Ho James (2019-20)

Project title: Investigation on pull-out behavior of single-bolted connection in concrete filled steel tubes

Wu Ho Sang (2019-20)

Project title: Tensile behavior of anchored blind-bolt in octagonal concrete filled steel tubes (CFST)

Yang King Ho (2022-23)

Project title: Study of interfacial bond behaviour of steel-concrete composite columns with shear connectors

Lee Wai Kit (2023-24)

Project title: Performance evaluation of bond strength in CFST columns with headed anchored shear studs

Chan Po Chi (2023-24)

Project title: Structural investigation of load transfer from infill-concrete to steel tube in square CFST column with shear connectors

IAESTE Summer Research Intern (MSc)

Main supervisor: Prof. T.M Chan

Anna Flisiak (May 2019 - July 2019)

Parent Affiliation: MSc Student in Materials Enginnering, West Pomeranian University of Technology Szcsecin, Poland

Project title: Bolted connections of beams to steel-concrete composite columns

University-Hall Tutorship

Senior Hall Tutor (Residential) (Jul. 2024 - Dec. 2024)

Hall Tutor (Residential) (Feb. 2021 - Jun. 2024)

PolyU Students' Halls of Residence, Hung Hom Campus

Entrusted with pastoral care, ensuring safety, and promoting discipline for about 350 (co-ed) hall residents
Taking care of any racial or sexual discrimination, and ensure inclusion and encourage a sense of global community among the residents.
Addressing conflicts and emergencies with the assistance of the Warden and Hall Management staff, fostering a harmonious living environment within the hall.
In-charge for organising inter- and intra-hall extra-curricular events (including sports events) for the residents.

Additional responsiblities as Senior Hall Tutor:

Co-ordinating the works among hall tutors.
Financial Controller of the Hall Education Fund, and monitoring the budget of the Fund in compliance with the established guidelines.
Collaborate with the Student Affairs Office (SAO), Warden, and Hall Association to ensure that hall activities are planned in accordance with the budget.
Assisting the Acting Warden to manage the Hall in absence of the Warden.

Relevant Professional Development / Trainings

(duration of 10-hours and above)

• Introduction to University Teaching (IUT) (20-Hours, 2024)

Provider: Education Development Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

• Being an Effective Teaching Assistant (BETA) (10-Hours, 2018)

Provider: Education Development Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Seismic Vulnerability Assessment and Retrofitting of Buildings (15-days training, 2018)

Provider: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT-Roorkee).

• Earthquake Engineering Literature Survey Workshop (10-days workshop, 2013)

Provider: National Information Centre of Earthquake Engineering (NICEE), IIT-Kanpur