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Ir Dr Wallace Wai-lok Lai
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Ir Prof. Wallace Wai Lok LAI

Associate Head (Teaching) & Professor

BSc, PhD, MHKIE

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Research Overview

Image the unseen components in Engineering Structures and Underground world via Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE), Near-surface Geophysical Technologies and Advanced Signal Processing. These technologies include Ground Penetrating Radar, Infrared Thermography, Acoustic, Electrical Resistivity, etc.

Teaching Areas

Nondestructive testing and evaluation of engineering structures, Surveying, condition assessment and monitoring of underground utilities, System and design of underground utilities, Construction, maintenance and management of underground utilities.

Education and Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Building Technology and Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Professional Qualifications

  • Member of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

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