Australian Research Council : Industrial Transformation Training Centre for Whole Life Design of Carbon Neutral Infrastructure

At the ARC Training Centre for Whole Life Design of Carbon Neutral Infrastructure (Dfco2), the aim is to transform the capability of civil infrastructure stakeholders to design, construct, operate and dispose of infrastructure in a carbon neutral way.

Don’t miss the September 2026 webinar featuring Dr. Yew-Chin Koay, a senior engineering professional with extensive experience in the planning, design, assessment, maintenance and delivery of major transport infrastructure.

🌊 Webinar Title:  Major Transport Infrastructure: Past, Present and Future — Lessons, Challenges and Opportunities

📅 Thursday, 17 September 2026

🕒 12:00PM – 1:00PM (Melbourne local time)

💻 Online Teams webinar

🔗 Registration:   Click me

Abstract:

Major transport infrastructure has evolved significantly over the past several decades, driven by advances in engineering, materials, technology and changing community expectations. Drawing on my experience in bridge and structural engineering, infrastructure assessment and maintenance, materials, asset management and major transport projects, this presentation will reflect on the lessons from the past, challenges we face today, and opportunities for the future.

It will explore how we can improve the way we design, deliver and maintain transport infrastructure, with greater consideration of durability, resilience, sustainability, whole-of-life performance and carbon reduction.

The presentation will conclude with some thoughts on how engineers and the infrastructure industry can work together to deliver safer, more resilient, sustainable and lower-carbon transport infrastructure for future generations.

Speaker Profile:

Dr. Yew-Chin Koay

Senior Specialist, Materials and Structural Engineering | VIDA Roads

Dr. Koay is a senior engineering professional with extensive experience in the planning, design, assessment, maintenance and delivery of major transport infrastructure. His areas of expertise include bridge and structural engineering, infrastructure assessment and maintenance, asset management, materials and durability, engineering standards and specifications, and the application of innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

Throughout his career, Dr. Koay has worked across government, industry and professional organisations, contributing to major transport infrastructure projects and initiatives. His experience encompasses the design and assessment of bridges and structures, infrastructure maintenance and asset management, technical standards and specifications, engineering innovation, and the practical implementation of new materials and technologies.

Dr. Koay is actively involved in the engineering profession and has contributed to the development of the engineering community through professional organisations, industry committees and collaboration with government, academia and industry. He is particularly interested in bridging the gap between engineering practice, research and innovation, and in translating technical knowledge into practical solutions for the infrastructure sector.

His current interests include infrastructure sustainability, durability, whole-of-life performance, innovative materials and technologies, and reducing embodied and whole-life carbon in major transport infrastructure.