{"id":16630,"date":"2024-08-27T17:36:44","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T09:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/?page_id=16630"},"modified":"2025-07-04T10:08:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T02:08:30","slug":"cfi-symposium-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/events\/cfi-symposium-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"CFI Singapore Inaugural Symposium 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h1>Inaugural Symposium 2024<\/h1>\r\n<h1>Shaping Coastal and Flood Resilience through Progress and Partnerships<\/h1>\r\n<p><strong>26 SEPTEMBER 2024 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>8:30 AM to 5:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>NUS ENGINEERING AUDITORIUM<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Welcome to the CFI Singapore&#8217;s Inaugural Symposium 2024!<\/p>\r\n<p>Join us for the Inaugural Symposium, a landmark event hosted by the Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute Singapore. As we confront the increasing challenges posed by climate change, this symposium aims to bring together thought leaders, researchers, policymakers, and industry partners to share knowledge and explore innovative solutions in coastal and flood protection.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>Thank you for attending CFI Singapore&#8217;s Inaugural Symposium.\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<p>CFI Singapore&#8217;s inaugural symposium brought together over 150 participants, offering a dynamic platform for experts, industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to explore innovations in coastal protection and flood resilience. Focused on fostering collaboration, the event showcased CFI Singapore&#8217;s ongoing research by CFI Principal Investigators, addressing the urgent challenges of climate change and rising sea levels.<\/p>\r\n<p>The symposium was honoured by the presence of Mr. Chua Soon Guan, Deputy Chief Executive for Policy and Development at PUB, and Professor Low Teck Seng, Senior Vice President of Sustainability and Resilience at the National University of Singapore, who both delivered insightful keynote speeches.<\/p>\r\n<p>Throughout the day, attendees gleaned insights from expert keynote speakers such as President and Chair Professor Joseph Lee and Dr. Liong Shie-Yui and engaged in panel discussions and hands-on workshops covering diverse topics, including advancements in flood management technologies, nature-based coastal protection solutions, and sustainable urban planning for flood-prone regions. A central theme was the importance of collaboration to accelerate the development and implementation of scalable, innovative strategies. This collaborative spirit was evident in the lively discussions and the shared commitment to advancing solutions for coastal resilience.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>A key highlight was the MoU signing ceremony, during which CFI Singapore formalized partnerships with five companies to explore collaborative efforts in coastal science research, integrating nature-based solutions, and developing sustainable infrastructure for coastal protection and flood management.<\/p>\r\n<p>We thank the College of Design and Engineering (NUS), PUB,Singapore&#8217;s National Water Agency, CFI consortium partners, and supporting partners:\u00a0 Sustainability and Resilience Office of the President (NUS), Singapore Water Association, The Institution of Structural Engineers (IstructE), The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES), for their active support to make this symposium successful.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you to our next symposium! In the meantime, stay tuned for upcoming events and initiatives as we continue to build on this exciting momentum.<\/p>\r\n<h2>News Coverage<\/h2>\r\n<h2><a title=\"NUS coastal protection institute develops talent pipeline, kicks off 17 research projects | Straits Times Online\" href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/nus-coastal-protection-institute-develops-talent-pipeline-kicks-off-17-research-projects\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> NUS coastal protection institute develops talent pipeline, kicks off 17 research projects | Straits Times Online <\/a><\/h2>\r\n<h2><a title=\"\u672c\u5730\u7814\u53d1\u7eff\u8272\u6df7\u51dd\u571f\u9632\u6ce2\u5824 \u53ef\u634d\u536b\u6d77\u5cb8\u7ebf\u5e76\u51cf\u78b3 | Lianhe Zaobao\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zaobao.com.sg\/news\/singapore\/story20240926-4860167\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> \u672c\u5730\u7814\u53d1\u7eff\u8272\u6df7\u51dd\u571f\u9632\u6ce2\u5824 \u53ef\u634d\u536b\u6d77\u5cb8\u7ebf\u5e76\u51cf\u78b3 | Lianhe Zaobao <\/a><\/h2>\r\n<h2><a title=\"Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute (CFI) Singapore signs MoU with industry partners at inaugural symposium | Water &amp; Wastewater Asia \" href=\"https:\/\/waterwastewaterasia.com\/coastal-protection-and-flood-resilience-institute-cfi-singapore-signs-mou-with-industry-partners-at-inaugural-symposium\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute (CFI) Singapore signs MoU with industry partners at inaugural symposium | Water &amp; Wastewater Asia <\/a><\/h2>\r\n<h2>Image Gallery<\/h2>\r\n<p><em>Photo credits: PUB, National Water Agency and CFI Singapore<\/em><\/p>\r\n<h2>Recordings<\/h2>\r\n<p>Missed any sessions? Simply click on the recordings to watch.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Speeches<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/sedYq2j-VC8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"OR 1\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/10\/OR-1.png\" alt=\"OR 1\" width=\"1894\" height=\"1015\" \/> <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/D5QPW710Sgo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"OR 2\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/10\/OR-2.png\" alt=\"OR 2\" width=\"1912\" height=\"993\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Keynote Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mfNZofveSCk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"KP1\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/10\/KP1.png\" alt=\"KP1\" width=\"1915\" height=\"1077\" \/> <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WfXeWncYSe0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"KP PT 2\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/10\/KP-PT-2.png\" alt=\"KP PT 2\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1078\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Horizontal Domain Presentation Recordings<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/OvubpOhvDoo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"H PT 1\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/10\/H-PT-1.png\" alt=\"H PT 1\" width=\"1921\" height=\"1072\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Development of Probability Distributions and Extreme Value Analysis for Storm Surge Levels, Currents, Wind Waves, and Astronomic Tides<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uEipSg5ihYo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"H PT 2\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/10\/H-PT-2.png\" alt=\"H PT 2\" width=\"1912\" height=\"1072\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Hybrid Physics-Guided and Data-Driven Attribution and Uncertainty Quantification of Coastal Extremes Incorporating Different Sources of Information<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1tcX5yt09QY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"PT 4\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/10\/PT-4.png\" alt=\"PT 4\" width=\"1896\" height=\"1036\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Development of Physics-Informed Data-Driven Storm Surge and Wave Models<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4WZ8Ev1Tgeg\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"PT 3\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/10\/PT-3-1.png\" alt=\"PT 3\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1060\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Development of Physics-Informed Data-Driven Storm Surge and Wave Models<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Vertical Domain Presentation Recordings<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kDOxjVwAD4U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"V PT1\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/10\/V-PT1.png\" alt=\"V PT1\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1039\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Flexible Seawall for Coastal Reservoir and Coastal Defense Systems in Singapore<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LeIt4hhyMNg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"V PT 2\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/10\/V-PT-2.png\" alt=\"V PT 2\" width=\"1890\" height=\"1048\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Modular Solutions to Retrofit Existing Coastal Protection Structures with Impervious Interlocking Features to Reduce Seawater Seepage<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SslBDK9SHS4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"V PT 3\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/10\/V-PT-3.png\" alt=\"V PT 3\" width=\"1888\" height=\"1048\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-Based Solutions &#8211; <\/b><u><b>Meta<\/b><\/u><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/31J92HXO6u0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"V PT 4\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/10\/V-PT-4.png\" alt=\"V PT 4\" width=\"1896\" height=\"1027\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-Based Solutions &#8211; <\/b><u><b>Hydro<\/b><\/u><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4R64I7zfLnw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"V PT 5\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/10\/V-PT-5.png\" alt=\"V PT 5\" width=\"1876\" height=\"1038\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Shore Protection with Integrated Nature-Based Solutions &#8211; Eco<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>To explore collaboration opportunities with CFI Singapore, please email us at cfisg@nus.edu.sg.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Guests of Honour<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Professor Low Teck Seng<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Senior Vice President<\/p>\r\n<p>(Sustainability &amp; Resilience)<\/p>\r\n<p>National University of Singapore<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Mr Chua Soon Guan<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Deputy Chief Executive (Policy &amp; Development)<\/p>\r\n<p>PUB, Singapore&#8217;s National Water Agency<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>Keynote Speakers<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Resize image project (2)\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/09\/Resize-image-project-2.png\" alt=\"Resize image project (2)\" width=\"2550\" height=\"3300\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>PROFESSOR JOSEPH HUN-WEI LEE<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>President and Chair Professor<\/p>\r\n<p>Macau Environmental Research Institute<\/p>\r\n<p>Faculty of Innovation Engineering (FIE)<\/p>\r\n<p>Macau University of Science and Technology<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Biography<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Professor Joseph Hun-wei Lee is currently the Vice-Chancellor and President of Macau University of Science and Technology (M.U.S.T.). He has previously served as the President of the International Association for Hydro-environment Engineering and Research (IAHR), Vice-President at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). He is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Hydro-environment Research, and the past Chairman of the Hong Kong Public Policy Research Funding Scheme and the Hong Kong Research Grants Council. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences.<\/p>\r\n<p>As an internationally renowned scholar in the field of environmental hydraulics, Professor Lee&#8217;s research interest revolves around the use of hydro-environment modelling to address climate-change induced impacts on water security: eco-hydraulics related to dynamics of algal blooms and red tides, AI and real time water quality forecast systems, and urban flood control. He is the mastermind behind the WATERMAN coastal water quality forecast and management system, and a member of the Red Tide Expert Advisory Group and also the Expert Panel on Strategic Planning Study for Flood Management of the Hong Kong SAR Government.<\/p>\r\n<p>Professor Lee has received many awards for his research on environmental hydraulics. These include the 2009 ASCE Hunter Rouse Hydraulic Engineering Award, the 2010 China State Scientific and Technological Progress Award, and the 2024 Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW-Water Protection &amp; Management).<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"CV-Yui LIONG -2024\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/08\/CV-Yui-LIONG-2024.jpg\" alt=\"CV-Yui LIONG -2024\" width=\"234\" height=\"318\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>DR LIONG SHIE-YUI<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Advisor<\/p>\r\n<p>Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute Singapore<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Biography<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Dr. Shie-Yui Liong was with Tropical Marine Science Institute (TMSI) for 15 years after spending 20 years at Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of NUS. On climate change related activities, he was consecutively appointed by the Singapore government to lead both the inaugural &#8220;Vulnerability Study&#8221; on climate change and the subsequent &#8220;Risk Map Study. His most recent research project, funded by AI Singapore from 2020 to 2022, was titled &#8220;Deriving High Accuracy and Cost-Effective High-Resolution DEM from Satellite Data Using Artificial Neural Networks.&#8221; This project provided critical data for flood simulations. Dr. Liong served as Chairman of the Joint IAHR-IWA-IAHS Hydroinformatics Committee from 2009 to 2012 and is a three-time recipient of the IAHR-APD Congress Best Paper Award (1994, 2002, and 2012). In 2007, he was honored with Germany&#8217;s Order of Merit (&#8220;Bundesverdienstkreuz&#8221;).<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xu-lWwkxd06Fvc_rDTR-gqOy6AkL9tpOgstlfJ6oR7hURFBHTERMMkRBN0IzWjk3V0wySFhCNUlCSy4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Register today <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Programme Highlights<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Insightful Presentations and Discussions (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/09\/Insightful-Presentations-and-Discussions-1.png\" alt=\"Insightful Presentations and Discussions (1)\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Discussions\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/09\/Discussions.png\" alt=\"Discussions\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Copy of Insightful Presentations and Discussions\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/09\/Copy-of-Insightful-Presentations-and-Discussions.png\" alt=\"Copy of Insightful Presentations and Discussions\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h1>Programme<\/h1>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" href=\"void(0);\">8:30 am &#8211; 9:00 am | Registration <\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" href=\"#\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Registration<\/p>\r\n<p>Coffee and tea will be available.<\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" href=\"void(0);\">9:00 am &#8211; 9:05 am | Welcome Address <\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" href=\"#\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Professor Adrian Law, Executive Director, CFI Singapore<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\" href=\"void(0);\">9:05 am &#8211; 9:10 am | Address by PUB, Singapore&#8217;s National Water Agency<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" href=\"#\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Ms Hazel Khoo, Director, Coastal Protection Department<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>PUB, Singapore&#8217;s National Water Agency<\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-3\" href=\"void(0);\">9:10 am &#8211; 9:50 am | Climate Change Adaptation, Coastal Resilience and Innovation Engineering<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-3\" href=\"#\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>President &amp; Chair Professor Joseph Hun-wei Lee<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Macau Environmental Research Institute<\/p>\r\n<p>Faculty of Innovation Engineering (FIE)<\/p>\r\n<p>Macau University of Science and Technology<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Abstract\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>We have been witnessing the global impacts of climate change (CC) in recent years: floods and droughts, mean sea level rise, forest fires and heatwaves, and other natural extremes are now more the rule than the exception.\u00a0 And climate change affects ecosystems in curious and unexpected ways.\u00a0 Effective adaptation to climate change poses many engineering challenges. Innovation and technology have an important role to play in addressing these challenges &#8211; in particular enhancing the coastal resilience in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).<\/p>\r\n<p>Drawing on my experience in Hong Kong and Macao, I will use several examples to illustrate several aspects of CC adaption: (i) importance of climate change as a global issue in US-China dialogue; (ii) urban flood management through engineering innovation in Hong Kong; (iii) digital twin of coastal flooding for Macao; and (iv) AI-based monitoring and forecasting of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) for fisheries management in the GBA.\u00a0 The research challenges and opportunities for international collaboration are highlighted.<\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-4\" href=\"void(0);\">9:50 am &#8211; 10:20 am | Coffee Break and Viewing of CFI Project Exhibits<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-4\" href=\"#\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--label-5\" href=\"void(0);\">10:20 am &#8211; 11:40 am | CFI Singapore Research Project Presentations [Horizontal Domain | Tranche-1]<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-5\" href=\"#\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>CFI Singapore Project Principal Investigators<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Presentation 1: Development of probability distributions and extreme value analysis for storm surge levels, currents, wind waves and astronomic tides<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Principal Investigator: Dr Pavel Tkalich, NUS\/TMSI<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Presentation 2: Hybrid physics-guided and data-driven attribution and uncertainty quantification of coastal extremes incorporating different sources of information<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Principal Investigator: Associate Prof Low Ying Min, NUS<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Presentation 3: Development of physics-informed data-driven storm surge and wave models<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Principal Investigator: Associate Prof Victor Wang, SIT<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Presentation 4: Enhancements of Singapore&#8217;s convective rainfall prediction<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Principal Investigator: Professor Simone Fatichi, NUS<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>*Horizontal Core Research Domains:<\/p>\r\n<p>H1: Coastal Science Research aims to inform the design of futureproof coastal structures by developing reliable design parameters that anticipate the impacts of climate change on coastal<\/p>\r\n<p>and rainfall processes.<\/p>\r\n<p>H2: Monitoring, Prediction and Digitalization of Coastal Environment domain focuses on harnessing big data and machine-learning models to improve predictive systems for coastal and inland\u00a0water events, enhancing accuracy of weather forecasts and bolstering early warning\u00a0systems for emergency response.<\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-6\" href=\"void(0);\">11:40 am &#8211; 12:10 pm | Panel Discussion on Horizontal Domain Core Research Areas<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-6\" href=\"#\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><b>Principal Investigators from CFI Singapore (Horizontal Core Research Domain)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Moderator: Associate Professor Raymond Ong, Director (Operations), CFI Singapore<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-7\" href=\"void(0);\">12:10 pm &#8211; 1:10 pm | Lunch<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-7\" href=\"#\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--label-8\" href=\"void(0);\">1:10 pm &#8211; 1:50 pm | CFI Singapore Research Project Presentations [Vertical Domain | Tranche-1]<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-8\" href=\"#\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>CFI Singapore Project Principal Investigators\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Presentation 1: Flexible seawall for coastal reservoir and coastal defense\u00a0systems in Singapore<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Principal Investigator: <strong>Professor Chu Jian, NTU<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Presentation 2: Modular solutions to retrofit existing coastal protection structures with\u00a0Impervious interlocking features which reduce seawater seepage\u200b<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Principal Investigator: <strong>Assistant Professor Chew Soon Hoe, NUS<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>** Vertical Core Research Domain, V1 : Innovative Engineering Solutions. V1 focuses on developing\u00a0novel coastal defence structures, emphasising adaptive, multi-functional and modular designs that integrate into existing infrastructure. This domain area aims to enhance resilience, minimise\u00a0land use and establish new local design standards tailored to specific coastal dynamics and flood risks.<\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-9\" href=\"void(0);\">1:50 pm &#8211; 2:10 pm | CFI Singapore &#8211; Industry Partners Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Ceremony<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-9\" href=\"#\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>A segment to commemorate the efforts of collaboration between CFI Singapore and industry partners to engage and explore shared goals and initiatives.<\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-10\" href=\"void(0);\">2:10 pm &#8211; 2:50 pm | Significance of High Resolution Dynamically Downscaled Climate Model Data for Countries with Poorly Observed Data<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-10\" href=\"#\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Dr Liong Shie-Yui, Advisor to CFI Singapore<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Abstract<\/p>\r\n<p>Dynamically downscaled climate model data are particularly of interest to detect changes in the projected future climate. The standard operating procedure in climate downscaling is to first compare the quality of downscaled model results for the present climate with the observed climate data. The presentation demonstrates the significance of projected present climate (20x20km spatial resolution), e.g. precipitation, for many places, such as in South-east Asia, where high temporal and accurate rainfall data are often not available or poorly observed. The Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) curves are first derived from the proxy\/projected rainfall data required for flood simulation studies. Presented also the IDF curves of Singapore used for comparison; flood simulations for Jakarta are demonstrated as well. The presentation also briefly discusses how a machine learning technique, Artificial Neural Networks, was used to derive the much-needed high resolution DEM, cost-effectively and accurately, from freely accessible satellite data for flood simulation of Jakarta.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-11\" href=\"void(0);\">2:50 pm &#8211; 3:20 pm | Coffee Break and Viewing of CFI Project Exhibits<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-11\" href=\"#\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-12\" href=\"void(0);\">3:20 pm &#8211; 4:20 pm | CFI Singapore Research Project Presentations [Vertical Domain | Tranche-1]<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-12\" href=\"#\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Presentation 1: Shore protection with integrated nature-based solutions &#8211; Meta<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Presenter: Dr Lo Bi Wei, NUS<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>Presentation 2: Shore protection with integrated nature-based solutions &#8211; Hydro<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>Principal Investigator: Assistant Professor Gary Lei, NUS<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Presentation 3: Shore protection with integrated nature-based solutions &#8211; Eco<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Principal Investigator: Assistant Professor Gary Lei, NUS<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>***Vertical Core Research Domain, V2: Integrated Nature-based Solutions. V2 leverages nature-based approaches to create robust, resilient hybrid solutions for coastal protection, which involves developing guidelines so they can be implemented, maintained and monitored over the long term.<\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-13\" href=\"void(0);\">4:20 pm &#8211; 4:50 pm | Panel Discussion on Innovative Engineering Solutions and Nature-Based Solutions <\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-13\" href=\"#\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Panelists:<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>CFI Singapore Principal Investigators (Vertical Domain)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Moderator: Professor CG Koh<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Director (Research)<\/p>\r\n<p>CFI Singapore<\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-14\" href=\"void(0);\">4:50 pm &#8211; 5:00 pm | Closing Remarks by Professor CG Koh (CFI Director, Research) and Feedback Survey<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-14\" href=\"#\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Professor CG Koh, Director (Research), CFI Singapore<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"fl-accordion--label-15\" href=\"void(0);\">5:00 pm | End of Symposium<\/a> <a id=\"fl-accordion--icon-15\" href=\"#\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xu-lWwkxd06Fvc_rDTR-gqOy6AkL9tpOgstlfJ6oR7hURFBHTERMMkRBN0IzWjk3V0wySFhCNUlCSy4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Register today <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2>Venue<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Engineering Auditorium, NUS, CDE, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117575<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h3>Organised by<\/h3>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"CDE-Coastal Protection N Flood Resilience Institute SG_H-final\" src=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/cfisg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/09\/CDE-Coastal-Protection-N-Flood-Resilience-Institute-SG_H-final-2.png\" alt=\"CDE-Coastal Protection N Flood Resilience Institute SG_H-final\" width=\"2779\" height=\"632\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3>Consortium 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