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Personal profile
Biography
Daniel joined Monash University in 2014 as a founding academic staff member of the Department of Civil Engineering. He is currently an Associate Professor in Structures and Materials, contributing significantly to the department's curriculum design and research development since its inception. Prior to Monash, he held research positions at RMIT University and Swinburne University in Melbourne.
At Monash, Daniel has led the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the Civil Engineering. He currently serves as the Course Director, overseeing course architecture, academic quality and programme accreditation. A Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia, he currently serves as the National Deputy President of the Malaysia Chapter.
As an established researcher in structural materials and infrastructure, Daniel has built a dynamic, industry-engaged research team comprising postdoctoral research fellows, research assistants, postgraduates, and final-year students. His research team is supported by competitive national and international grants, with total research funding of approximately USD 350,000. His work is underpinned by strong industry collaboration with local government, the concrete and materials sectors, and engineering consultancies. Daniel is known for fostering long-term partnerships that enhance the practical impact and relevance of his research.
Research interests
- Geopolymer Science (cementless concrete)
- Sustainable Cement and Concrete Materials
- Fire Engineering in Construction
- Infrastructure Management for Durability
- Vulnerability Assessment Framework for Climate Change
- Self-Healing Pavement Technologies
- Digital Sustainability in Civil Engineering
Monash teaching commitment
- ENG1011 - Engineering Methods (2023 - current)
- ENG1020 - Engineering Structures (2014)
- ENG4701 - Final Year Project A (2022 - current)
- ENG4702 - Final Year Project B (2022 - current)
- CIV2207 - Computing and Water Systems Modelling (2016)
- CIV2225 - Design of Steel and Timber Structures (2014 - 2019)
- CIV2226 - Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures (2014 - 2017)
- CIV2235 - Structural Materials (2021)
- CIV3221 - Building Structures and Technology (2018 - current)
- CIV3284 - Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures (2019 - 2021)
- CIV3294 - Structural Design (2022 - current)
- CIV4210 - Project A (2018 - 2021)
- CIV4211 - Project B (2018 - 2022)
- CIV4234 - Advanced Structural Analysis (2016)
- ECE5885 & ECE6885 - Energy Efficient Lighting (2017)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Structural Engineering, PhD, Fire Resistance of Geopolymer Concretes
Civil Engineering, BEng (Hons)
External positions
Deputy President, Engineers Australia Malaysian Chapter (EAMC)
2024 → …
Honorary Treasurer, Engineers Australia Malaysian Chapter (EAMC)
2022 → 2024
Chair of Student Chapters and Young Engineers Committee, Engineers Australia Malaysian Chapter (EAMC)
2020 → 2022
Research area keywords
- Cement and concrete
- Fire engineering
- Infrastructure management
- Vulnerability assessment framework for climate change
- Geopolymer
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Qualifying and Quantifying the Sustainability Impact and Parameters of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete
Raman, S. N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Voo, Y. L. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Kong, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Esfahani, M. H. (Partner Investigator (PI))
1/12/23 → 31/05/27
Project: Research
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Analysis of Waste Alkali Stream Silicates as Sustainable Activators in Geopolymer Technology: Rheological and Characterisation Study
Kong, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Sih Ying, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Raman, S. N. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/10/23 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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Influences of oil palm wood core on bending and flexural creep behaviors of GFRP sandwich panels
Sih Ying, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kong, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yie Sue, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Bai, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/10/23 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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Hydration Mechanism and Hydrated Phases in Composite Cementitious Binder Containing Silica-based Coal Combustion Products
Raman, S. N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kong, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mousa, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hussin, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wan Isahak, W. N. R. B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Sofi, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
7/09/21 → 6/09/25
Project: Research
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Low Carbon Footprint Precast Concrete Products for an Energy Efficient Built Environment (LowCoPreCon)
Kong, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
1/12/16 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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A generalised predictive model for the mechanical properties of mono/hybrid fibre-reinforced ultra-high-performance concrete
Hiew, S. Y., Teoh, K. B., Raman, S. N. (Leading Author), Kong, D. & Hafezolghorani, M., 3 May 2024, In: Construction and Building Materials. 426, 22 p., 136154.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile9 Citations (Scopus) -
A unified tensile constitutive model for mono/hybrid fibre-reinforced ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)
Hiew, S. Y., Teoh, K. B., Raman, S. N., Hung, C. C., Chaen, Y. X., Kong, D. & Hafezolghorani, M., Jul 2024, In: Cement and Concrete Composites. 150, 24 p., 105553.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile16 Citations (Scopus) -
Feasibility of Coal Bottom Ash as a Supplementary Binding Material in Cement-Based Composites
Tiu, E. S. K., Raman, S. N., Kong, D. & Sofi, M., 2024, Proceedings of the 14 International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment - ICSBE 2023. Dissanayake, R., Mendis, P., De Silva, S., Fernando, S., Konthesingha, C., Attanayake, U. & Gajanayake, P. (eds.). Singapore Singapore: Springer, p. 17-30 14 p. (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering; vol. 517).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Other
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Innovative point cloud segmentation of 3D light steel framing system through synthetic BIM and mixed reality data: Advancing construction monitoring
Lee, Y. S., Rashidi, A., Talei, A. & Kong, D., 30 Mar 2024, In: Buildings. 14, 4, 14 p., 952.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Experimental studies on horizontal shear capacity of prestressed beams casted in stages with multiple-stage tendon stressing as xompared to various codes
Low, H.-F., Kong, S.-Y. & Kong, D., 2023, Proceedings of ASEAN-Australian Engineering Congress (AAEC2022) - Engineering Solutions in the Age of Digital Disruption. Choo, C. S., Wong, B. T., Sharkawi, K. H. B. & Kong, D. (eds.). Springer, p. 125-136 12 p. (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering; vol. 1072).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Other
Prizes
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ITEX 2019 - Gold Medal
Alengaram, U. J. (Recipient), Soutsos, M. (Recipient) & Kong, D. (Recipient), 2 May 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Japan Intellectual Property Association Award (JIPA) 2021 - Special Award for the Best Environment Innovation
Alengaram, U. J. (Recipient), Srinivas, K. (Recipient), Soutsos, M. (Recipient), Kong, D. (Recipient), Khoo, P. S. (Recipient), Narayanan, A. (Recipient), Ooi, J. L. (Recipient) & Alnahhal, A. (Recipient), 22 Mar 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Malaysia-Croatia Technology Exchange 2021 - International Award of Merit
Alengaram, U. J. (Recipient), Srinivas, K. (Recipient), Soutsos, M. (Recipient), Kong, D. (Recipient), Khoo, P. S. (Recipient), Narayanan, A. (Recipient), Ooi, J. L. (Recipient) & Alnahhal, A. (Recipient), 22 Mar 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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MTE 2020 - Gold Award
Alengaram, U. J. (Recipient), Srinivas, K. (Recipient), Soutsos, M. (Recipient), Kong, D. (Recipient), Khoo, P. S. (Recipient), Narayanan, A. (Recipient) & Ooi, J. L. (Recipient), 20 Feb 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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MTE 2021 - Gold Award
Alengaram, U. J. (Recipient), Srinivas, K. (Recipient), Soutsos, M. (Recipient), Kong, D. (Recipient), Khoo, P. S. (Recipient), Narayanan, A. (Recipient), Ooi, J. L. (Recipient) & Alnahhal, A. (Recipient), 22 Mar 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Unlock your Inner Child! University and Sustainability Education - What are the Parallels?”
Balan, P. (Organiser), Salema, A. (Member of programme committee), Vineetha, V. (Member of programme committee), Boon Thong, T. (Member of programme committee), Ragavan, V. (Member of programme committee), Ilankoon, S. (Member of programme committee), Raman, S. N. (Member of programme committee), Ee Von, L. (Member of programme committee), Jafari Sadr, A. (Member of programme committee), Poonggavanam, V. (Member of programme committee), Patrick, D. M. (Member of programme committee), Kong, D. (Speaker), Kar Ming, S. (Member of programme committee), Rassiah, P. (Member of programme committee), nasir, N. (Member of programme committee), Sharma, P. (Member of programme committee), Selvaratnam, L. (Member of programme committee), Sen, A. (Member of programme committee), Vargis, C. (Member of programme committee), Srinivasan, G. K. (Member of programme committee), Preetam, S. (Member of programme committee) & Pandey, A. (Member of programme committee)
29 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Gamuda Excellence Transformation TechTalks #6 - Green concrete for a sustainable future
Kong, D. (Contributor) & Soutsos, M. (Contributor)
28 Jan 2022Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Second International Conference on Construction Materials and Structures
Kong, D. (Keynote/plenary speaker)
13 Dec 2022 → 20 Dec 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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ASEAN Australian Engineering Congress 2022 (Event)
Choo, C. S. (Editor in chief), Wong, B. (Associate editor), Sharkawi, K. H. (Associate editor) & Kong, D. (Associate editor)
13 Jul 2022 → 15 Jul 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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ASEAN Australian Engineering Congress 2022
Kong, D. (Organiser)
12 Jul 2022 → 14 Jul 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press/Media
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The Star newspaper article - Researching for Improvement
Jen Nee Jones, L., Kong, D., Boon Thong, T. & Rassiah, P.
17/03/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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The Sun newspaper article - Smoother Flow/Choosing the Best Pipes
Jen Nee Jones, L., Kong, D., Boon Thong, T. & Rassiah, P.
25/02/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature