Dr. Tau Chia Cham

Doctorate in Civil and Structural Engineering

Résumé

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Summary

  • Project management professional with 5+ years of experience in program coordination, stakeholder management, and delivering timely outcomes for diverse projects.
  • Experienced in synthesizing and communicating complex data and research, particularly within climate resiliency, flood risk assessment, and spatial data management.
  • Skilled  in coordinating virtual and in-person events, managing diverse stakeholders, and driving outreach initiatives.
  • Fluent in English, Chinese, Malay, Japanese, with proficiency in French (beginner).

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Professional Experiences

  • Led a team of 13 drafters, overseeing the completion of 2,800 sector map design drawings within 18 months for the Town Gas Conversion Project.
  • Facilitated communications in English and Japanese, aligning stakeholder objectives and supporting successful project delivery.
  • Organized and led team meetings to keep track of project timelines and objectives, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and productivity.

  • Coordinated research projects on flood risk management and GIS-based environmental protection, supporting both technical and policy development aspects.
  • Organized and led 30 GIS seminars to train students and professionals on flood management and spatial analysis techniques. Contributed to program administration through regular data tracking and research management, meeting project milestones effectively.

  • Developed maps and information summary for “Rason Migratory Bird Reserve: Birds and Habitats” publication.
  • Coordinated meetings and facilitated communications, serving as an interpreter in Mandarin and English, and managing essential documentation.

  • Designed training materials and conducted technical training classes (in-person/virtual) for 105 employees across the Asia Pacific Region.
  • Coordinated with the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia to secure quarterly approvals for field data collection, achieving a 100% success rate over three years.
  • Managed field data collection projects with strict adherence to quality standards, meeting deadlines, and achieving high client satisfaction.

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Volunteer Experience

  • Designed and implemented volunteer journey maps for registration and onboarding, streamlining processes for 200+ volunteers.
  • Managed communication and event coordination, contributing to successful fundraising and appreciation events that supported key organizational goals.

  • Facilitated virtual breakout sessions during climate workshops, providing materials and support for participants.
  • Coordinated with team members to ensure seamless event execution, enhancing participant engagement and learning outcomes.

  • Conducted research on sustainability-related business news, ensuring up-to-date information on businesses in a master list. Completed 20% of total submissions as part of a six-member research team, enhancing data accuracy for environmental initiatives.

  • Reviewed and logged contest entries, contributing to a high percentage of database management — logged 37% of submissions by herself in the 2023 Nature Photo Contest.

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Technical Skills

Google Workspace
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Access
Asana, Trello
Miro
ArcGIS 
QGIS  
DHI MIKE: MIKE 11, MIKE 21, MIKE FLOOD 
Autodesk: Autodesk Map 3D, Mapguide 
MapInfo 
Bison Atlas  
Clarity
Figma

Education

Doctorate in Civil and Structural Engineering
Kyushu University, Japan (2015)

Master’s in Hydrography
University of Technology Malaysia (2007)

Honours Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics
University of Technology Malaysia (2003)

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Expanded Curriculum Vitae Below

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Publications and Presentations

Cham, T. C., & Mitani, Y. (2015). Implementing geographic information system in 2011 Thailand flood studies and north east asia environmental activities. In 15th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference SGEM 2015 (pp. 371-378).

Chia, C. T., Yasuhiro, M., & Hiroaki, I. (2015). Simulation of modeling approach for flood condition and proposed flood protection at midstream of Chao Phraya River Basin, Thailand. American Journal of Environmental Protection, 3(3), 84-94.

Cham, T. C., Mitani, Y., Fujii, K., & H. Ikemi. (2015). Evaluation of flood volume and inundation depth by GIS midstream of Chao Phraya River Basin, Thailand. WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, Vol. 2, 1049–1060. https://doi.org/10.2495/sd150912

チャム,タウチア. (2015). DEVELOPMENT OF THE FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT BY GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR MIDSTREAM OF CHAO PHRAYA RIVER BASIN (Doctoral dissertation, 九州大学).

Cham, T. C., & Mitani, Y. (2015). Flood control and loss estimation for paddy field at midstream of Chao Phraya River Basin, Thailand. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 26(1), 012022. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/26/1/012022

Cham, T. C., Yasuhiro, M., & Hiroaki, I. (2015). Simulation of Modeling Approach for Flood Condition and Proposed Flood Protection at Midstream of Chao Phraya River Basin, Thailand. American Journal of Environmental Protection, 3(3), 84–94. https://doi.org/10.12691/env-3-3-4

Cham, T.C. (2014) Implementing Basic GIS Concept in North-East Asia Environmental Activities, poster session presented in Joint Congress of Environmental Leader Program, Sendai, Japan.

Fujii, K., Tsukahara, K., Hayashi, H., Mitani, Y., Ikemi, H., Chia, C. T., & Shimatani, Y. (2013). Investigation report on the flooding condition in the midstream area of Chao Praya river during the Thai flooding in 2011. Journal of Disaster Research, 8(3), 424-431.

Cham, T. C., Mitani, Y., Ikemi, H., & Fujii, K. (2013). Flood Hazard Assessment in Upstream Region of Chao Phraya River with GIS, Proceedings of Asia Geospatial Conference. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Cham, T. C. (2006). The Design and Development of Database for Charting Information Dissemination Using Web-Based Geographic information System [Master Degree Thesis Title]. University of Technology Malaysia.

Mahmud, M. R., & Cham, T. C. (2005). Dissemination of chart information using web-based GIS. International Symposium & Exhibition on Geoinformation. Penang, Malaysia.

Mahmud, M. R., & Cham, T. C. (2004). Integrated Web-based GIS for Electronic Charts. Proceedings of The International Symposium of Geoinformation(ISG). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Cham, T. C. (2003). Producing Visualization Fly Through Spatial data using Socet Set  Heleva DPW [Bachelor Degree Thesis Title]. University of Technology Malaysia.

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Awards and Honours

Japanese Government Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarship, 2012-2014

Nokia L&C Year-End Impact Awards, 2010

Nokia L&C Year-End Impact Awards, 2009

Gold Medal for CGPA above 3.5, 2003

7 Dean’s List Certificate (University of Technology Malaysia), 1999-2003