8.40pm Presentation of IES Outstanding Partner Award
8.50pm Presentation of IES Prestigious Engineering Achievement Awards (7 recipients)
9.05pm Presentation of IES Sustainability Awards (4 recipients)
9.15pm Presentation of Token of Appreciation to Diamond and Platinum Sponsors
9.25pm End of Dinner
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear IES members and friends,
This year marks a meaningful milestone for both Singapore and The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES). As our nation celebrates 60 years of ndependence, IES proudly marks 59 years of uniting, uplifting and advancing the engineering profession.
IES remains a society like no other, being the only national body that brings together engineers across all disciplines to serve our profession and nation. Guided by our pillars of engineering excellence, professional development, professional registration and internationalisation, we continue to strengthen our identity as a trusted home for engineers and a beacon for lifelong learning.
Over the past year, we have made signi cant progress on multiple fronts. Since consolidating our chartership under the Chartered Engineering Board, IES has expanded into a new sector for road tra c design professionals and streamlined recognition for practitioners across disciplines. A landmark collaboration with the Singapore Army now enables defence engineers to gain industry-recognised Chartered accreditations.
Through the IES Academy, we continue to equip our engineers with future-ready skills in sustainability and emerging technologies. As a Skills Development Partner appointed by SkillsFuture Singapore and a recipient of the 2025 NTUC Partner of Labour Movement Award, IES continued to demonstrate our enduring commitment to workforce transformation, bene ting over 1,000 engineers from our suite of leadership programmes for young, advanced and global leaders.
2025 has been a year of milestones. From the World Engineering Day: Charles Rudd Distinguished Global Lectures, National Engineers Day, World Engineers Summit 2025 to CAFEO43, IES has convened local and global minds to address challenges in climate change, clean energy and digitalisation. Partnerships with ITE, Singapore Polytechnic and others have expanded professional pathways and enhanced cybersecurity, inclusivity and practice-based certi cation.
At the heart of IES is a deep commitment to recognise and uplift our people. Each year, we honour individuals and organisations whose work exempli es engineering excellence, from the IES Lifetime Engineering Achievement Award to the IES Sustainability Awards and IES Outstanding Partner Award. This year, the inaugural IES Scholarship Awards from the IES Scholarship Fund awarded six outstanding students from ITE, polytechnics and universities, to support them in their pursuit of an engineering education. These recipients remind us that engineering is about people, perseverance and passion in building a better world.
To commemorate SG60, IES is launching an IES-SG60 Commemorative Booklet that traces six decades of engineering milestones which have shaped Singapore’s growth. This publication celebrates the ingenuity of engineers who turned our nation’s aspirations into reality, from water resilience and transport networks to digital transformation and sustainability.
In conjunction with IES’s 60th celebration next year, we are also introducing the IES60 App, our rst institutional platform fully integrated with CRM. These initiatives strengthen digital trust and make it easier for members to connect, learn and grow with IES.
As we look ahead, IES will continue to champion our profession, deepen collaboration and harness innovation to shape a resilient, inclusive and forward-looking Singapore. Behind every bridge, skyline and sustainable solution stands an engineer. And behind every engineer stands IES.
IES LIFETIME ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2025
Professor Lim Siong Guan
In his 50 year-long public service career from 1969 to 2019, Lim Siong Guan engineered sustainable success in every organisation he led. He did so primarily by creating a culture that harnessed the energy and creativity of his people and organising structures and systems for long-term success so that the organisation would be “in time for the future”. His leadership philosophy is: “Think People. Think Future. Think Excellence.”
After graduating from the University of Adelaide in Mechanical Engineering, Siong Guan started serving his scholarship bond at the Mechanical Branch of the Public Works Department. After a few weeks, he was transferred to the Sewerage Branch of the Public Works Department. While it was certainly not the most sought-after of postings, Siong Guan enjoyed learning on the job.
In 1970, Dr Goh Keng Swee, who was the mastermind of Singapore’s economy and defence, took Siong Guan into the Ministry of Defence. Siong Guan became a Systems Engineer - dreaming, planning, doing, and learning on various projects he knew nothing about, including setting up the Junior Flying Club.
Dr Goh later selected Siong Guan to become the General Manger of Singapore Automotive Engineering (SAE) when he was 24. During his tenure, Siong Guan made SAE pro table, and more importantly, he infused the sta with a sense of mission and a spirit of enterprise.
In 1978, Siong Guan became the rst Principal Private Secretary to Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, after which he became the Permanent Secretary of four ministries for 25 years: the Ministry of Defence (1981–1994), the Public Service Division of the Prime Minister’s O ce (1994 –1998), the Ministry of Education (1997–1999), and the Ministry of Finance (1999 –2006). He was the Head of the Singapore Civil Service from 1999 to 2005.
He chaired the Singapore Economic Development Board from 2006 to 2009, and served as Group President of GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, from 2007 to 2016, and then as Advisor to its Group Executive Committee from 2017 to 2019.
Today, Siong Guan is Emeritus Professor at the National University of Singapore and a Distinguished Practitioner Fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, where he teaches leadership, governance, future readiness, organisational excellence, and change management.
For his various contributions, the Singapore Government conferred on Siong Guan the Order of Nila Utama (First Class) in 2006, the Meritorious Service Medal in 1991, and the Public Administration Medal (Gold) in 1982. He was also named the fourth S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore in 2017.
IES HONORARY FELLOW AWARD 2025
Mr Desmond Tan
Mr Tan is the Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s O ce and the Deputy Secretary-General of the National Trade Union Congress (NTUC). He plays a key role in empowering companies and workers to thrive in a rapidly changing economy.
As Group Director of the NTUC’s Transformation and Training Group, Mr Tan expanded its Company Training Committee (CTC) programme for over 3,600 businesses to better identify and implement their transformation needs. In the age of Arti cial Intelligence (AI) and automation, he believes in a “just transition” where workers are not left behind. He oversaw initiatives on job redesign, upskilling and helping workers adapt to technological changes. Under his stewardship, there have been more than 480 transformation projects. Today, he continues to nurture an inclusive, smart society by encouraging companies to uplift workers in their quest to become future proof.
From 2020 to 2022, Mr Tan was the Minister of State for Home A airs and Sustainability and the Environment. He was instrumental in advocating policies on sustainable business practices. His involvement in the Singapore Green Plan was signi cant in transforming the nation into a city of sustainability. Some of its initiatives include adopting energy-e cient technologies, scaling up solar deployment and implementing infrastructural upgrades for electric vehicles.
An engineer by training, Mr Tan graduated from the University of Manchester, U.K. with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aeronautical Engineering. He has a Master's in Business Administration from the Nanyang Business School.
Prior to joining politics, he spent over 30 years in public service. He was the Chief Executive Director (CED) of the People’s Association (PA) and held various key appointments in the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
He holds the position of Executive Secretary for the Singapore Industrial and Services Employees’ Union (SISEU) and is the Advisor to the Supply Chain Employees’ Union (SCEU).
Mr Tan is passionate about improving people’s lives alongside technology and sustainability. He continues to support community innovation as he believes that ground-up ideas will go a long way in shaping and navigating the future.
IES OUTSTANDING PARTNER AWARD
Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) is the proud recipient of the prestigious IES Outstanding Partner Award 2025. This recognition underscores the strong partnership and support with the Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) in advancing standards development, engineering excellence and professional capacity building for Singapore.
Since 2015, EnterpriseSG has partnered IES to achieve major milestones in standards development. EnterpriseSG has guided IES in forming the Building & Construction Standards Committee and Transportation Standards Committee, which have developed new standards as well as revised existing ones. These standards are referenced in BCA’s Approved Documents and Green Mark as well as LTA’s Electric Vehicle Charging Act and initiatives in autonomous vehicles and railway systems operations and maintenance. Beyond de ning engineering quality, standards such as TR 141 Hybrid cooling system for air-conditioning, TR 25 Electric vehicles charging system and SS IEC 60812 Failure modes and e ects analysis are shaping the future by building trust in engineering practice.
The deployment of TR 141 on Hybrid cooling systems in the built environment supports building owners in achieving up to a 30 % energy reduction by operating air-conditioning systems at higher temperature set-point with fan integration,
maintaining comfort while signi cantly reducing cooling load.
The implementation of TR 25 - Part 4:Battery swapping has enabled widespread adoption and opened new market opportunities for both local and international providers of electric motorcycles utilising battery-swapping technology.
The adoption of SS IEC 60812 in the railway sector has enhanced railway system reliability by reducing project risks through early identi cation of potential failures, comprehensive impact assessment, and proactive mitigation measures.
Through participation in Enterprise Singapore’s Young Professional Standards Bootcamp and Standards Development Training workshop, IES ensures its professionals are prepared to contribute to Singapore's standards ecosystem. Beyond standards, EnterpriseSG has also partnered with IES to nurture engineering startups, fostering a vibrant ecosystem where innovation and standardisation go hand in hand.
These long-term partnerships re ect IES’ and EnterpriseSG’s commitment to advancing Singapore’s engineering landscape. EnterpriseSG will continue to work with IES to strengthen engineering capabilities and support the growth and success of the profession.
HIGHLIGHTS OF IES ANNUAL DINNER 2024
A*STAR Institute for Infocomm ResearchAutonomous Collaborative Patrolling Robots
A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research (A*STAR I2R), in collaboration with Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX), has developed a eet of Autonomous and Collaborative Patrolling Robots to enhance public safety. Starting with MATAR robot series in 2018, innovations included 3D LiDAR-based cooperative and contextual-aware navigation, AI-powered anomaly detection, and the world’s rst tethered drone patrol robot. Trials at major national events showed up to 50% reduction in manual patrolling e orts. Extensions include the ISERO indoor escort robot and the Buddy ridable patrol robot, which can be a personal mobility device and to operate autonomously to perform search and security related tasks. A spin-o company, backed by seed investment funding from SIIX Singapore and SIIX-AGT, is now driving commercialization in Singapore and internationally.
China Communications Construction Company Ltd and One Smart Engineering Pte Ltd - Construction of
Viaduct and Tunnels for Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, China
Collaboration is key to successful implementation of innovative and sustainable solutions
Jointly developed by Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Malaysia, the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is a 4 km cross-border rail project. Main Contractor China Communications Construction Company Limited (Singapore Branch) and Consultant One Smart Engineering have adopted innovative construction methods focused on productivity, safety, and sustainability. These include the rst-in-Singapore “Bath-tub” dry chamber for marine pile cap construction, marine reverse circulation drilling (RCD) for bored piles, and segmental bridge launching using 180T lifting frames. The RTS viaduct sets a new benchmark in sustainable marine infrastructure, with scalable, low-impact techniques transferable to future regional and global coastal projects.
Defence Science and Technology AgencySAFTI CITY – The SAF's Next Generation Smart Training Facility
The SAFTI City team, led by DSTA with members from the Singapore Army and ST Engineering, has successfully delivered a large scale system-ofsystems instrumented training facility. The team designed and developed the facility from the ground up to recreate a modern cityscape that optimises limited space for urban training. They applied and integrated cutting-edge technologies to the facility, providing realistic training that transforms SAF’s training experience for urban operations. The team’s novel designs increase variability and exibility in the facility to maximise its ability to provide high training throughput, and meet the evolving training needs of the Singapore Armed Forces.
Housing & Development Board - Innovative Building Maintenance Solutions: CRR and Microwave Scanning Technology
Housing & Development Board (HDB) developed two complementary engineering solutions to address concrete spalling and water seepage in public housing.
Corrosion-Resistant Repair (CRR) applies a marine-grade coating system to ceilings, forming a continuous barrier that halts rebar corrosion and prevents recurrence.
In parallel, HDB co-developed a microwave scanning tool that non-invasively maps subsurface moisture and can detect corrosion and spalling risks before they become visible.
These technologies enable proactive maintenance, reduce inconvenience and enhance durability of aging ats.
Land Transport Authority - Large-Scale Fire Tests to Validate Electric Bus Safety in Singapore
To support Singapore's Land Transport Master Plan 2040's goal of 100% clean energy vehicles, this project investigates electric bus re risks, where data captured is still valuable in evaluating existing infrastructures’ capability in handling EV res in general for road tunnels and bus infrastructure.
Rapid EV adoption has outpaced re safety developments, as evidenced by global incidents. Lithium-ion battery thermal runaway presents distinct re risks compared to internal combustion engines vehicles, potentially causing property loss, casualties and public scrutiny.
However, technical data on EV res remains limited. This world- rst research examines EV re characteristics, assesses suppression system e ectiveness and identi es additional safety measures to secure Singapore's EV transition.
Land Transport Authority - Smart and Energy E cient Street Lighting System with Remote Control and Monitoring System (RCMS)
Singapore's Land Transport Authority has achieved a world- rst milestone by implementing the Remote Control and Monitoring System (RCMS) nation wide across 120,000 LED streetlights.
At the heart of the RCMS lies the enterprise-grade Street Lighting Management Software (SLMS) platform to integrate advanced analytics capabilities, real-time monitoring functions and enabling sophisticated features such as condition monitoring and automated fault alerting.
The innovative Environmental Lighting Control feature uses sensor-data driven solutions for dynamic response to environmental lighting conditions, automatically extending operations during inclement weather while maintaining optimal visibility.
RCMS enhances streetlights operations to achieve better productivity and improve sustainability with energy saving and reduction of CO2 emissions.
Land Transport Authority - Thomson East-Coast Line Stage 4 - Engineering Sustainability and Excellence in Singapore's Rail
Corridor
The Thomson-East Coast Line Stage 4 (TEL4), o cially opened in June 2024, is a transformative milestone in Singapore’s urban rail development. TEL4 halves travel time to the city and provides walkable access to public transit. Overcoming complex urban challenges, TEL4 safely navigated dense underground utilities, challenging ground condition and population-dense urban heartlands.
TEL4 exempli es engineering excellence, featuring adaptive tunnelling solutions, pioneering digital construction and sustainability innovations like green roofs and hybrid cooling systems. TEL4 rede nes excellence in urban infrastructure by adopting technological innovation, environmental responsibility, and community-centered delivery.
CRecTech Pte Ltd - Catalytic Innovation Enabling A ordable Green Bio-methanol
CRecTech, a deep-tech spino from National University of Singapore, has developed CRecREF™, a modular catalytic technology that simpli es bio-methanol production from the conventional four-step route to just two steps, reducing costs by up to 50%. This breakthrough makes it possible to turn waste biomass and biogas directly into renewable methanol at scale. Switching to green
methanol can cut CO2 emissions by up to 95%, o ering shipping a clear path toward net zero. With Southeast Asia’s abundant biomass resources and Singapore’s role as a global bunkering hub, CRecTech is uniquely positioned to accelerate the maritime industry’s transition to a ordable, sustainable energy.
Nanosun Pte Ltd - nanobubble Catalytic Oxidation System (n-COS)
In order to address the challenge statement of water recovery from high strength wastewater from Croda and PUB, Nanosun reinvented an innovative nanobubble Catalytic Oxidation System (n-COS) to convert the “CANNOT BE TREATED” high strength wastewater into reclaimed water, and won the Jurong Island Innovation Challenge (JIIC) 2021 supported by ESG and JTC.
The innovative technology by Nanosun proved to be a green, sustainable technology with great potential to reshape the green and sustainable image of Industrial Partner to reinforce their growth path toward sustainable future with being adopted by increasing clients from petrochemical, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical, etc.
IES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS
The IES Scholarship empowers high-achieving, passionate engineering students to excel. Awarded based on academic merit and co-curricular records, it gives special consideration to applicants who require nancial support to access a world-class engineering education.
UNIVERSITY CATEGORY
Rachael
Chan Wen Xuan
Xue Xian Tan
Joseph
Hansini Prisha
Kannan
Singaporean
Singaporean
Singaporean
POLYTECHNIC CATEGORY
Chris Goh
ITE CATEGORY
Ahmad Danish
Bin Johan
Kayden Koh
Singaporean
Singaporean
Singaporean
Nanyang Technological University - Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Singapore Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Mechatronics Systems
National University of Singapore - Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
Nanyang Polytechnic - Diploma in Robotics and Mechatronics
ITE Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering
ITE Nitec in Aerospace Technology
National University of Singapore - SHINE: Self-healing actuatable electroluminescent bre for sustainable interactive technologies
SHINE is a self-healing, magnetically actuatable light-emitting bre that stays bright, durable, and repairable for over ten months. Its coaxial architecture enables record-breaking luminance at low elds and function recovery after severing,
reducing e-waste and integration complexity. The team’s innovation turns sustainable materials science into practical, scalable interactive technologies.
IESF-YAYASAN MENDAKI SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS
The IESF-Yayasan Mendaki Scholarship was launched in 1985 and is awarded to two Malay/ Muslim students from a local University and Polytechnic. This scholarship aims to enable them to pursue their engineering studies.
Name Course Institution
Muhammad Bachelor Of Nanyang
Tsaqiif Bin Yuso Engineering in Technological Electrical and University Electronic Engineering
Ayumi Erraziqa Diploma in Republic
Binte Mohd Aerospace Polytechnic
Imran Lau Engineering
Samwoh Corporation Pte Ltd - E ective Use of Sedimentary Rock from Jurong Rock Caverns in Structural Concrete for Building Construction
This JTC-Samwoh collaborative study demonstrates the successful use of sedimentary rocks excavated from deep cavern construction as sustainable coarse aggregates for structural concrete. The research optimized Jurong Rock Cavern materials for concrete columns and slabs, incorporating recycled pozzolanic materials to prevent Alkali Silica Reaction (ASR). Results show that purposeful utilization of excavated sedimentary rocks reduces embodied carbon by approximately 50% compared to conventional granite-based concrete. This approach promotes circular economy principles while providing the built environment sector with an alternative aggregate source that mitigates price volatility and supply chain disruptions, establishing a new paradigm for sustainable construction materials.
Sedimentary Rock
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The IES 59th Annual Dinner Organising Committee would like to express its appreciation to the following advertisers and sponsors for their kind and generous support:
ABB Pte Ltd
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
A-Kinetics Pte Ltd
Apeiron Pte Ltd
Aquatech Products & Services Pte Ltd
Asiatic Engineering Pte Ltd
Association of Consulting Engineers
Singapore
Azbil Singapore Pte Ltd
Bescon Consulting Engineers Pte
C2D Solutions Pte Ltd
Cam l Singapore Pte Ltd
Cantal Electric Pte Ltd
Carrier Singapore (Pte) Ltd
CASY Engineering Consultancy Pte Ltd
CHANGI-Light Pte Ltd
Chevalier Singapore Holdings Pte Ltd
China Communications Construction Company Limited (Singapore Branch)
Chuan Lim Construction Pte Ltd
City Developments Limited
College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore
