Personal profile
Biography
Michael obtained his BSc. in Civil Engineering with Distinction and MSc. at the University of Alberta, Canada and completed his PhD degree at the same University in 1994. He subsequently was appointed as a research engineer at the University before returning to Asia in 1995. Prior to joining the Department of Building and Real Estate in early 2002, Michael has spent several years with the University of Macau as Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, as well as the Hong Kong Technical College as Lecturer. He has also obtained consultancy experience in the areas of the design and construction of both reinforced concrete buildings and structural steelworks in Hong Kong. Michael is a fellow of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers, and the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Research interests
- Structural steel connections
- Earthquake resilent steel structures
- High strength steels
- Smart materials
- Construction health and safety
Teaching
- Structures
- Construction Technology
- Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, The University of Alberta
Master of Science, The University of Alberta
Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Alberta
External positions
Deputy Chairman, Development Bureau
14 Jul 2020 → 13 Jul 2023
Member, Construction Industry Council
1 Jan 2020 → 31 Dec 2021
Observer, Independent Police Complaints Council, Security Bureau, HKSAR Government
1 Nov 2019 → 30 Oct 2021
Member, Construction Industry Council
10 Jul 2019 → 30 Jun 2022
Auditor, Quality Assurance Council (QAC) Quality audits on sub-degree operations of University Grants Committee (UGC)-funded universities
1 Feb 2017 → 31 Dec 2019
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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A comparative study of three fracture models in simulating austenitic stainless steel bolted lap shear connections
He, Q., Yam, M. C. H., Peng, J. & Hou, C., Nov 2025, In: Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 234, 109756.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Behaviour and design of double-coped steel beams under combined bending, shear and axial force
Song, Y., Yam, M. C. H., Zhang, M., He, X. & Ke, K., Jun 2025, In: Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 229, 109512.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Experimental investigation of ductile iron water pipes with corrosion patches under bending and internal water pressure
Yam, M. C. H., He, X., Zayed, T., Wang, J. & Ke, K., Oct 2025, In: Thin-Walled Structures. 215, 113497.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Hybrid-self-centring damper for industrial structure: Development and experimental validation
Ke, K., Zhang, H., Zhou, X., Yam, M. C. H. & Wang, Y., 1 Jan 2025, In: Engineering Structures. 322, 118777.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Multi-stage hybrid damper: Experimental validation and application in monopile offshore wind turbines
Zhang, H., Ke, K., Zhou, X., Yam, M. C. H., Wang, J. & Lin, Y., 1 Nov 2025, In: Ocean Engineering. 338, 121844.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Prizes
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Award of High Scientific and Technological Level of the Invention, 2008 In Recognition of the Invention of the Rapid Demountable Platform (RDPc)
Chan, P. C. (Recipient), Wong, K. W. (Recipient), Chan, W. M. (Recipient), Yam, C. H. M. (Recipient), KWOK, A. W. K. (Recipient), LEE, W. C. (Recipient), WONG, P. C. W. (Recipient), Siu, K. W. M. (Recipient), LO, P. (Recipient), CHEUNG, E. (Recipient), YEUNG, N. S. Y. (Recipient) & LAU, C. K. (Recipient), Apr 2008
Prize: Prize (research)
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Award of High Scientific and Technological Level of the Invention from Romania Ministry of Education, Research and Youth. "Rapid Demountable Platform (RDP)"
Chan, P. C. (Recipient), Wong, K. W. (Recipient), Chan, W. M. (Recipient), Yam, C. H. M. (Recipient), KWOK , W. K. (Recipient), Siu, K. W. M. (Recipient), LO, C. H. (Recipient), CHEUNG, E. (Recipient), LEE, W. C. (Recipient), LAU, C. K. (Recipient), WONG, C. W. P. (Recipient) & YEUNG, N. (Recipient), Apr 2008
Prize: Prize (research)
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Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Knowledge Transfer-Industry (Team Award) 2021
Chung, K. F. (Recipient), Chan, T. M. (Recipient), Leung, Y. F. (Recipient), Ho, H. C. (Recipient), Hu, Y. (Recipient) & Yam, C. H. M. (Recipient), 30 Jun 2022
Prize: Other distinction › Other distinction (research)
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Gold Award with the congratulations of the jury. "Rapid Demountable Platform (RDP)"
Chan, P. C. (Recipient), Wong, K. W. (Recipient), Yam, C. H. M. (Recipient), KWOK, W. K. (Recipient), Siu, K. W. M. (Recipient), LO, C. H. (Recipient), CHEUNG, E. (Recipient), LAU, C. K. (Recipient), LEE, W. C. (Recipient), WONG, C. W. P. (Recipient), YEUNG, N. (Recipient) & Chan, W. M. (Recipient), Apr 2008
Prize: Prize (research)
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Research project selected as the Local Grand Prize Award for CIC Innovation Award 2015 – Sustainable Innovation Drives Transformation
Chan, P. C. (Recipient), Wong, K. W. (Recipient), Yam, C. H. M. (Recipient), Chan, W. M. (Recipient), LAM, W. M. (Recipient), Li, Y. (Recipient), Guo, Y. (Recipient), SONG, W. (Recipient), YI, W. (Recipient), YANG, Y. (Recipient), Wong, D. (Recipient), Cheung, E. (Recipient) & Chung, J. (Recipient), Dec 2015
Prize: Prize (research)