“Nothing is impossible when curiosity leads, knowledge grows, and innovation follows.”
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Shek Poi Ngian
Structural engineering researcher and Professional Engineer at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), specialising in steel and cold-formed steel structures, structural connections, construction materials, and innovative building systems. His work integrates academic research with practical engineering applications through postgraduate supervision, industry collaboration, consultancy, and the development of sustainable construction solutions.
Research Highlight
His research contributions focus on advancing steel and cold-formed steel structures, structural connections, innovative construction materials, and industrialised building systems (IBS), with strong emphasis on experimental research and practical engineering applications. His work supports the development of safer, more efficient, sustainable, and affordable construction solutions, while bridging academic research with industry needs and real-world implementation.
National and International Awards
wos and scopus indexed publications
H-Index (Scopus)
Research grants and consultation projects
Biography
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Shek Poi Ngian joined Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in March 2010 and obtained his PhD in Structures from UTM in 2009. He currently serves as the Director of the UTM Construction Research Centre (UTM-CRC) and Program Coordinator for the Engineering Doctorate (Eng.D.) Program.
Affiliations
🏢 Director, UTM Construction Research Centre (UTM-CRC)
🏢 Institute for Smart Infrastructures & Innovative Construction (ISIIC)
🏢 Institute for Smart Infrastructures & Innovative Construction (ISIIC)
🏢 Department of Structures and Materials, Faculty of Civil Engineering
🏢 Construction Material Research Group (CMRG)
👤Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM, P121402)
👤 Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM, No. 27125)
Research Areas Highlight
Steel Structures
Structural design and testing on performance of hot-rolled and cold-formed steel structural systems.
Storage Racking Systems
Experimental and analytical investigation of structural performance of industrial storage rack systems.
Composite & Innovative Structural Systems
Development and evaluation of steel–concrete composite systems and innovative structural solutions.
Industrialised Building Systems (IBS) & Affordable Housing
Development of prefabricated and modular building technologies for sustainable and affordable housing.
Featured Publications
Behaviour of Steel Connections Under Combined Loading Conditions
ISI-indexed journal article on structural steel connection performance and design recommendations.
Light Steel Framing Systems for Industrialised Building
Conference proceedings presented at an international structural engineering symposium.
Steel and Composite Structures: Design and Analysis
Co-authored book covering analysis and design principles for steel and composite structural systems.
