Mr Yang Zi Qian
Managing Director
Delta Marine Consultants Singapore Pte Ltd
DATE AND TIME
8 July 2024, Monday | 10.00am – 11.00am
This presentation offers an overview of the evolution and significance of armor systems in coastal protection, tracing back to ancient times when rock was the primary material used for armoring revetment, breakwater, and dike structures. As our society expands and our coastal and maritime infrastructure extends into deeper waters, coupled with the challenges of climate change and rising sea levels, the need for enhanced wave protection has become critical, necessitating more effective and resilient armoring solutions.
The presentation offers an overview of coastal armor systems, exploring various armor types, designs, and maintenance aspects. It delves into key technical considerations and the development process involved in selecting and implementing armor solutions. Emphasis is placed on the importance of physical testing in validating coastal protection structures. A focal point of the presentation will be the XblocPlus system and its recent research development in Singapore, alongside other innovations that introduce additional multifunctionalities and sustainable utilities to coastal protection designs.
About the Speaker
Yang Zi Qian (ZI) is the Managing Director of Delta Marine Consultants Singapore and a Chartered Engineer with a demonstrated history of successfully leading projects across diverse industries. His expertise lies in devising innovative solutions for intricate engineering challenges, emphasizing sustainability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
ZI earned his degree from the University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia, where he conducted research on coastal structure physical modeling at the Water Research Laboratory. This academic background facilitated invaluable coastal engineering and physical modeling expertise, particularly in coastal protection structure stability and wave interaction behavior. His early career commenced with Delta Marine Consultants as a Coastal Engineer, contributing to numerous coastal, maritime, and port projects worldwide. Over the past decade, he has assumed various pivotal roles within the organization, including Coastal Engineering Team Lead and Design Manager.
Throughout his tenure at Delta Marine Consultants, he spearheaded projects encompassing hydraulic and functional design of coastal and port infrastructures, alongside an array of hydraulic, morphological, mooring, and coastal process studies as project manager and director. He has also overseen numerous coastal physical testing projects, ranging from revetment and seawall to breakwater structures. With a proven track record in project leadership, ZI has effectively managed high-performing teams, budgets, and timelines, while cultivating strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
As the Managing Director of Delta Marine Consultants Singapore, ZI is tasked with steering and overseeing its operations. Committed to delivering tailored solutions that address clients’ unique challenges and opportunities, ZI remains dedicated to advancing Delta Marine Consultants’ mission of excellence and innovation in coastal engineering consultancy.
