Nguyen Tan Thai Hung

PhD Student

Biography

My research interest is in water resources system modelling and optimisation as decision support tools for policymaking. At the moment, I am studying the effects of climate change and climate variability on water resources planning. I also love statistics and enjoy playing around with data.

I am pursuing a PhD degree under the guidance of Professor Stefano Galleli.

Education
  • M.Sc, Civil Engineering, Delft University of Technology (2012)
  • M.Sc, Hydraulic Engineering & Water Resources Management, National University of Singapore (2012)
  • B.Eng, Civil Engineering (Joint Degree), National University of Singapore and University of Melbourne (2009)
Theses
  • Memstill for wastewater: effects of surfactants in the feed solution (M.Sc thesis), a project with the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO)
  • Real options analysis in hydraulic engineering, applications in Singapore water supply planning (Bachelor’s dissertation), a project with the Singapore-Delft Water Alliance
Awards & Scholarships
  • SUTD President’s Graduate Fellowship
  • SDWA Study Grant, SGD 50,000
  • Keppel Corporation’s Study Grant, SGD 30,000
  • NUS Civil Engineering Scholarship, SGD 24,000
  • NUS Award for Studying Abroad, SGD 11,000
  • NUS Engineering Innovation & Research Award (for Bachelor’s dissertation)
Industry experience

Keppel Group of companies (2011 – 2015) with the following key appointments

  • Senior Operation & Maintenance Engineer, Ulu Pandan NEWater Plant: I spearheaded improvement initiatives for both Operation and Maintenance teams, successfully implemented a number of projects.
  • Process Engineer, Doha North Sewage Treatment Works: I helped to commission and build up the operation team for the largest wastewater treatment plant in the Middle East.

Through the course of my work, I received various awards related to Innovation as well as Health and Safety.