SEPTEMBER 2023

VOLUME 3

ACECC FUTURE LEADERS GROUP

NEWSLETTERINSIDETHIS ISSUE

Seminar on "Frontiers Technologies
and Innovations in Civil Engineering"
ACECC FLC organized a technical seminar on“Frontiers Technologies and Innovations in
Civil Engineering” on 20th September 2023 at
the GIS Taipei Tech Convention Centre,
Taiwan. There were four future leaderspresenting in the seminar... [Read More]

Message from FLF
ECM Highlights
Event Highlights

Thematic webinar on "Community Engagement for
Resilient Infrastructure"

Galleries from ECM
FL Updates
Webinar Corner

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The Future Leaders Committee conducted a thematic webinar on
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VOLUME 3

SEPTEMBER 2023

ACECC Future Leaders

NEWSLETTEREDITORIAL BOARD
WORKING GROUP 2: NEWSLETTER
Patron: ACECC Future Leader Forum
Engr. Shalendra Ram,
Chair, FLF
Engr. Maqbool Mohammad,
Deputy Chair, FLF
Publisher:
2nd ACECC FLC (2023-2024)
Coordination:
Er. Suraj Gautam
WG-2 Coordinator:
Engr. Maria Kay S. Eco
Team Members:
Dr. Prasanti Widyasih Sarli
Dr. Gyu-Beom ShinEngr. Rajali Maharjan
Engr. Mahmud-Ul-HaqueEngr. Vijay V. Nair
Designed by:
Er. Suraj Gautam

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VOLUME OF ACECC FL NEWSLETTER

Dear Future Leaders,
We are very excited and thankful for your contributions to release this third
volume of Future Leaders Newsletter. We’d also like to invite you once again
for your kind contribution on the final volume of the newsletter of 2023. As
we strive to provide valuable content to our Future Leaders Community, we
would love to feature your insights and perspectives on various topics
related to Civil Engineering.
We'd like to welcome your amazing stories and experiences in yourworkplace, ongoing research, thematic articles in the context of Civil
Engineering, big news from the Civil Engineering World, Publications andupdates from your work. If you want to contribute in our newsletter, pleasesubmit it to us at aceccflf@gmail.com cc'd to ersurajgautam@gmail.com.
We highly encourage you to write about topics that you are passionate
about and that shall serve as a motivation to the Future Leaders
community.
Your contribution will not only help our newsletter provide fresh and diverse
content, but it will also give you an opportunity to showcase your writing
skills and thought leadership to a wider audience. We look forward tohearing from you soon and featuring your work in our upcoming issue.
Best regards,
Er. Suraj Gautam
ACECC FLC Chair

Call for Papers
NED University of Engineering and Technology in collaboration with CPEC Unit Higher Education
Commission of Pakistan is organizing TECHNOLOGY ENABLED CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING &MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE on 15-16 December, 2023 at Syed Mehmood Ul Hassan Auditorium, NED
University.
The TECH-IEM conference aims to exchange ideas and experiences of the participants including
Chinese specialists, international and national experts, researchers, and academicians related tosustainable development, aiming to promote a more sustainable future and foster collaboration
among them.
Call for Papers is open now. The
proceedings shall be published in
Conference Proceedings Journal(Pending Approval).
You are encouraged to visit thewebsite for further details andsubmit full papers through thelink:
https://tech-iem.neduet.edu.pk/

By Faiza Saeed
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HIGHLIGHTS

Message from ACECC FLF Chair
Another successful ACECC 34th TCCM and PCM on 18 September 2023 and the ECM on 19 September 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan.
It was wonderful to meet 2 future leaders in person: Suraj Gautam from Nepal (Chair of FLC), Maria Kay Eco from Philippines(Secretary of FLC) and 2 other Future Leaders (Mei-Hui Situ from Taiwan and Ji-Su Kim from Korea) who presented at the
FLF Seminar on 20th September.
Great to catchup with Maqbool Mohammed (ASCE colleague) who was formally appointed by the ECM as the ACECC FLF
Deputy Chair. Thanks to Maqbool for his assistance with FLF input into finance, awards and ACECC constitution processes.
Maqbool and I worked closely with FLC Chair Suraj Gautam and the FLC to include recommendations that were in the
September 2023 Future Leaders Activity Report that was discussed with the PCM and ECM in Taiwan. Key recommendations
that were discussed with the PCM and approved by the ECM include:
Approval of the Financial Support Framework for ACECC Future Leaders Committee Members.
Approval of the proposal for the Future Leaders Award in CECAR.
ACECC FLC Committee would also like to request for the section of Future Leaders Forum in the website and link to the
ACECC Future Leaders Website.
For the effective and meaningful engagement of the future leaders from each Member Economies, it is recommended todevelop a separate Future Leaders Chapter in each of the ACECC member economies. This will increase the outreachand bridging of ACECC Future Leaders on a regular basis.
I encourage ACECC seniors to meet with their Future Leaders quarterly and assist them where required with mentoring andassistance with their planned activities.
Engineers Australia, has an important conference on 30th November in Melbourne, Australia - Climate Smart Engineering2023 | Engineers Australia
I am the project director at SMEC
for a new project called the RomaStreetPrecinct
Masterplan(RSPMP) – Transport and Civil
Engineering services for the
Design Working Group (DWG). The
purpose of the RSPMP DWG is toprovide a collaborative forum
betweenkey
stakeholders
includingtheQueensland
Government
andQueensland
Investment Corporation (QIC), todiscuss key elements of RSPMP
project as it relates to the core area
within the Roma Street Cross River
Rail (RSCRR) Priority Development
Area (PDA). Elements discussed
will include the concept planningof the public realm interface with
precinct projects and sites.

Cheers,Shalendra Ram, EA
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HIGHLIGHTSACECC FLC organized a technical seminar on “Frontiers Technologies
and Innovations in Civil Engineering” on 20th September 2023 at the
GIS Taipei Tech Convention Centre, Taiwan. There were four future
leaders presenting in the seminar.
Ms. Mei-Hui Situ (CICHE) , Assistant Civil Engineer working in theSouthern Region Water Resources Agency is in charge of themaintenance of seismic monitoring instruments and supervisor to
the engineering in the reservoir's vicinity. She sharing her
experiences on "Reservoir Sustainability: The Desilting Tunnel
Project in Taiwan".
Mr. Suraj Gautam is a geo-hazard researcher working extensively on
the application of frontier technologies for the disaster risk reduction
and management. He is currently leading a research institute,
Institute of Himalayan Risk Reduction which is working towards
promoting science and innovations in DRRM. He presented interestingcase
studieson“Application of (UAV) for Disaster Risk
Management: Case Studies from Nepal”.
Ms. Mariya Kay S. Eco is a Filipino civil engineer working an Associate
ASEAN Engineer who provides free consultation and assistance tothose aspiring ASEAN Engineers in the country. Recently, she is
exploring for opportunities to share about water resources andhoping to collaborate soon with policymakers. She presented her
insights from her Masters dissertation on “Assessment of Climate
Change impacts on the water resources of the Laoag River Basin in
Ilocos Norte, Philippines using the SWAT Model”.
Prof. Ji-Su Kim is working as an assistant professor in the Department
of Civil engineering at University of Seoul. Her research interests
include random heterogeneous materials, correlation analysis b/w
microstructure and property, disaster prevention-mitigation. She
showcased some interesting examples and "Overview of 3D concrete
printing technology in construction and building industry".

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GALLERIESFROM ECM

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Photo Credits: Nepal Engineers’ Association

NEA Celebrates 61st Engineer's Day in Nepal
Nepal Engineers’ Association organized the 61st Engineers Day on July 19, 2023 under the gracious presence of
Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Hon’ble Minister Mr. Prakash Jwala of Ministry of PhysicalInfrastructure and Transport. The program was organized under the theme of "Base of Economic Growth:Technology and Infrastructures" and had two technical sessions (I. Infrastructure & Economy, II. AI in a Digital
Age). . NEA expressed the vote of thanks to the chief guests, special guests, high ranking officers of Nepal
Government, heads and representatives of various organizations, Session Chairs, Key note Speakers, Panelists,
Moderators, Rapporteurs, Awards Selection Committee, sponsors and all the engineers. On the occasion of 61st
Engineers Day, outstanding engineers in the country were awarded under different themes. The selection wasmade by the Award Selection Committee:
1. Life Time Achievement Award: Er. Bhoj Raj Regmi
2. Martyr Engineer Nawaraj Bista Memorial Award: Er. Sachindra Kumar Dev
3. Outstanding Youth Professional Award: Er. Amit Agrawal
4. Outstanding Woman Engineer Award: Er. Shuva Laxmi Shrestha
5. Engineers' Appreciation Award for Best Management: Er. Umesh Prasad Thani
6. Distinguished Public Service Award: Er. Sarita Dawadi
7. Engineering Academic Excellence Award: Er. Prof. Dr. Narendra Man Shakya

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Photo Credits: Jasper Dawang: Maria Kay S. Eco together with her Thesis Adviser, Dr. Nathaniel R. Alibuyog (left), and theDepartment Chairman of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Dr. Reynold M. Caoili (right), during the hooding
ceremony, held on July 14, 2023, at Sunken Garden-Mariano Marcos State University.

Maria’s journey in taking up MSE SWRE
Engr. Maria Kay S. Eco, ACECC Future Leaders
Committee Secretary, has always been
concerned about soil and water conservation,
which includes flood and water scarcity issues.
This led her to take up a Master of Science inEngineering Major in Soil and Water Resources
Engineering that will help her be technicallyequipped.
The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)
has eight specializations: Project Management
and Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering
Education, Highway Engineering, HydraulicEngineering, Quantity Surveying, Soil andGeotechnicalEngineering,
StructuralEngineering, Environmental Engineering, andEnergy Engineering. Instead of choosing fromone of these, she pursued a degree that isunder the program of Agricultural andBiosystems Engineering at Mariano Marcos
State University, her undergraduate Alma
Mater.
This specialization focuses on soil and water
management and conservation. It offers
sustainable practices that will protect theseessential resources now and in the future.
Academic subjects emphasize the functions
and dynamic nature of the soil and water
resources. Based on the most current scientificinformation and case studies from real-lifesituations, students learn ways to predict andmitigate the degradation of these resources.

The Philippines is a tropical country and experiences flooding every
year. Engr. Eco studied the Assessment of Climate Change Impacts on
the Water Resources of the Laoag River Basin in Ilocos Norte using the
SWAT Model. Using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) is a newthing for her. Her Thesis Adviser played a great role in helping her
understand the concept of the said tool.
The climate change impact on the water resources of the Laoag River
Basin was simulated using the calibrated SWAT model by considering
the RCP 8.5 projected seasonal precipitation changes that will likely
decrease by as much as 10.1% and increase in temperature by as muchas 1.6 degrees Celsius in 2050. Results show that the annual rainfall
amount will likely decrease by 7.27%, which will result in a decrease insurface runoff by 11.59%, groundwater recharge by 10.19%, and water
yield by 11.10%. Such a decrease may have environmental impacts andwould affect the available water resources within the river basin. Thus,
water managers, policymakers, and stakeholders must implement
water conservation measures, establish a comprehensive water
management plan, develop alternative water sources, promoteafforestation, educate the public, and acquire telemeteredinstruments.
"Completing my research study has opened an opportunity for me tobecome an advocate of soil and water resources engineering who canbe able to talk about related issues for public awareness and thedevelopment of policy recommendations. My journey as an MSc
student made me desire more to be of help in mitigating flood andwater scarcity issues.", Engr. Eco testified.
Indeed, the degree she holds will help with the realization of the
Sustainable Development Goals, particularly the core of the 17 goals,
which is clean water and sanitation.

Kudos to our soil and water
resources engineer !!!
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I am a Future Leader representing the Korea
Society of Civil Engineering (KSCE) andcurrently working as an assistant professor at
the University of Seoul. In September, I had
the privilege to attend the 45th ECM andACECC conference held in Taiwan, thanks to
the generous support of KSCE and FLF (Future
Leaders Forum). This opportunity allowed me
to gain valuable experiences and create
lasting memories.
Furthermore, I had the honor of presenting at
the FLF, marking my second presentation at
an FLC event. My initial presentation occurredin April during the 44th ECM in Jeju Island,
Korea, under the the session title "Innovations
in Civil Engineering towards Sustainability."
For the 45th ECM, I presented with the themeof "Frontiers Technologies and Innovations in
Civil Engineering."

Participating in the FLF session was most meaningful for me as itprovided a unique opportunity to meet the FLC members in person. In
the field of international collaboration and activities, direct encounters
are often limited, but during this ECM, I was thrilled to meet FLF
representatives from various countries. It was particularly rewarding toengage with future leaders from diverse fields, each exploring issues
such as climate change, drones, and 3D concrete printing, and theirefforts to integrate cutting-edge technologies into civil engineering. I
believe this experience has opened up possibilities for futurecollaborations and discussions on how we can work together toaddress the challenges and opportunities in our respective fields.
These experiences expanded my knowledge and deepened myunderstanding of the field, and I am grateful for the support andopportunities provided by KSCE and FLF, as well as the inspiring
presentations and discussions at the FLF. I look forward to theopportunity to meet everyone again at the upcoming ECM or the
CECAR 10 conferences scheduled for 2025.

At this time, the FLF Seminar showcased four
presentations.
Engr.
Mei-Hui
Situ,
representing CICHE, delivered the firstpresentation, shedding light on the Desilting
Tunnel Project in Taiwan. The second
presentation, by Engr. Suraj Gautam from
Nepal, provided insights from case studies on
disaster risk management in Nepal. The thirdpresentation, conducted by Engr. Maria Kay S.
Eco, representing PICE, delved into climatechange and water resources. For the lastpresentation, I provided the overview of theapplication of 3D printing in the construction
and building industry.

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I am honored to serve as the Chair of the Future Leaders
Committee and to contribute to our vision. The Second
Tenure of ACECC FLC commenced in January 2023 withrenewed leadership, and I am thrilled to witness thegrowing interest and active engagement of our Future
Leaders. Our shared objective is to establish a dynamic
platform for exchanging insights, knowledge, andexperiences that transcend borders.
In the span of 9 months, we have made significant
progress in fulfilling our commitments. The inclusive anddynamic ACECC FLC has introduced working groups,
including WG 1: Activity Management, WG 2: Newsletter,
WG 3: Research & Documentation, and WG 4: Website,
Communication & Social Media Handling. Members
were invited to express their interest in participating inthese Working Groups through a circulated Expression ofInterest (EoI) form. Additionally, a dedicated group fororganizing webinars was established.
The committee has successfully organized two thematicwebinars: 1) “Recent Earthquakes in the Region - Lessons
for Civil Engineers” and 2) “Community Engagement for
Resilient Infrastructure.” We invited resource persons
from Turkey, Nepal, USA, and Australia to share theirexperiences with the civil engineering community.
Recordings of these webinars are available on our
YouTubechannel:https://www.youtube.com/@aceccflc5937
Furthermore, ACECC FLC has published two editions of
the Newsletter, featuring articles, accomplishments, andupdates from Future Leaders across various member
economies of ACECC. The newsletters can be accessedat https://aceccfutureleaders.org/download. We arecommitted to fostering collaboration and knowledgesharing, and I look forward to the continued success of
ACECC FLC in the coming months.

Attending the 45th ECM hosted by CICHE marked myinaugural in-person presence in the ACECC Forum, following
the virtual engagement of ACECC FLC in the 44th ECM.
Participating in TCCM, FCM, PCM, and ECM meetings was avaluable learning experience. The vibrant atmosphere of themeetings, networking sessions, on-site events, and field visits
stood out as the highlights of my in-person attendance.
In its activity report, ACECC FLC sought proposals for the
ACECC Future Leaders Financial Support Framework forattending ECMs and proposed Future Leader Awards. These
proposals garnered unanimous support from distinguisheddelegates representing ACECC member economies andreceived ECM approval. Additionally, ACECC FLC consistently
organizes the Future Leaders Forum Seminar at ECMs.
During the recently concluded 45th ECM, ACECC FLF hosted aseminar on "Frontiers Technologies and Innovations in Civil
Engineering," featuring presentations from Future Leaders of
CICHE, NEA, PICE, and KSCE. I had the pleasure of presenting
alongside three other outstanding Future Leaders. In the 44th
ECM organized by KSCE, ACECC FLC held a FLF Seminar on"Innovations in Civil Engineering towards Sustainability," with
Future Leaders from KSCE and FED.MES serving as resource
persons.
We express our gratitude for the ACECC's support, enabling
two Future Leaders to participate in the 45th ECM. The
introduction of sustainable efforts for Future Leaders in suchforums will undoubtedly contribute to the development of the
Sustainable Future Leaders Forum (FLF), fostering a diverse
and inclusive culture for young civil engineers. This initiative
aims to create avenues for professional development andenhance strong international technical collaboration among
young civil engineers across ACECC member economies.

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CORNER

THEMATIC WEBINARThe Future Leaders Committee conducted a live
webinar on September 30, 2023, with the theme"Community Engagement for Resilient Infrastructure"
hosted by Working Group No. 1 comprising ofAustralia, Japan, Myanmar and Nepal.
Two estemeed speakers from Australia and Nepal
had shared their knowledge and expertise oncommunity engagement. Leisa Prowse, a Director at
Leisa Prowse Consulting from Australia, talked about
the topic "Resilient infrastructure and community
engagement–
anAustralianpractitioner’s
perspective of best practice" and Mr. Anup Poudel, a
Structural Engineer from Nepal shared about his
recent experience of working with community after
the Gorkha Earthquake 2015.
Prowse emphasized that significance of community
engagement for resilient infrastructure. She also
focused on the meaning of engagement and how
components
likestakeholder,communication,
proactiveness and participation matters.
On the other hand, Mr. Anup highlighted the components of resilient infrastructure and importances ofcommunity engagement as a vital part prior to implementation of projects leading to resilient infrastructure.
Mr. Poudel focused on the aspects of Continuity, recovery, adaptibility, sustainability and community-centeredappraoches for the resilient infrastructure. To those who missed to attend the webinar may watched thelivestreamed event through our Youtube Channel https://youtu.be/fDA-Ccmgrl0?si=5IwPBhK_KlWzw3QSTHE SPEAKERS PROFILE
Leisa is the Director of Leisa Prowse Consulting.
Established in 2013, Leisa Prowse Consulting helps
organisations deliver infrastructure and planning
projects and explore complex and sensitive

Mr. Poudel is a professional working in section ofDisaster risk reduction and infrastructure sector with 7
years of experience through different programs in
Municipalities. He has served as a leader in aiding

challenges
with
their
communityandstakeholders. With more than 30 years ofexperienceincommunityandstakeholder

municipalities in building code implementation section
at devising plans and procedures of the municipality.
He has led several training programs for numerous

engagement, and almost 300 projects under her
belt, Leisa understands complex and contentious
projects in the transport, resources, energy,
water,
education,
health,property
andgovernment sectors, and the challenges they

stakeholders in Safer Building Construction. He has
been involved in Building Code Compliance Survey and
Building Inventory Design Survey along with the data
management and extraction of analytical andstatistical results. He has extensive knowledge inface. Leisa is tertiary-qualified in both town
planning and communication. This combination

Earthquake resistant buildings, and is experienced insite management of retrofitted building construction.

of skills enables her to meaningfully engage witha range of stakeholders, from landowners tolegislators, while ensuring that the results ofengagement
processes
canbereadily
incorporated into technical studies and add

His expertise also extends to policy development withactive involvement in development of legal documents
in building code implementation and building permit
system at municipalities. He has worked in housing
reconstruction along with construction of transition

value to project outcomes. Leisa is a Fellow of theInternational Association for Public Participation

shelter for affected populations in fire. In addition tothis Mr. Poudel has also involved in community level(IAP2) Australasia. For the past 4 years Leisa hasserved as a major awards judge for the IAP2
Australasia Core Values Awards.

works through retrofitting of ward buildings and otherinfrastructure related works.

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