Professor Chew Yit Lin, Michael

Head
Department of the Built Environment

Michael CHEW Yit Lin graduated from the University of New South Wales with a B. Building (Hons). He then graduated from the University of Sydney with a Master of Engineering Science (Structural Engineering). He completed his PhD at the University of New South Wales in Fire Science on using thermoluminescence to assess fire-damaged concrete and masonry.

Michael’s research areas include Building Systems and Diagnostics, Maintainability of Buildings, Fire Technology and Façade Technology. Among the modules he teaches are Construction Technology, Maintainability of Facilities, Green Facilities Management and Fire Technology. His recent textbooks include:
- Chew Yit Lin, Michael, "Maintainability of Facilities – Sustainable FM for Building Professionals 3rd Edition", World Scientific, 2024.
- Chew Yit Lin, Michael, "Construction Technology for Tall Buildings - 6th Edition", World Scientific, 2024.