Programme of activities for young professionals during the 41st IAHR World Congress
On the occasion of the 41st IAHR World Congress a variety of activities will be dedicated to young professionals
- Fireside Chats with Water Professionals
24 JUNE, 25 JUNE and 26 JUNE 2025 (TUESDAY TO THURSDAY), 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM, Singapore EXPO Meeting Rooms, ROOM 7
The ‘Fireside Chats with Water Professionals’ aims for participants to learn about different career paths in the sectors of academia, industry and consultancy. Three sharing sessions will be held over the three days, where senior leaders from the sectors of Academia, Industry and Consultancy providers will share about their expertise and work experience.
Academia Sector
- Prof Gary Lei, Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore (NUS), IAHR YWP Committee
- Dr. Harrif Santo, Deputy Director (Marine Infrastructure), Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine (TCOMS)
- [Moderator] Ashleen Tan, Global Relations, SWA YWP Committee
Industry Sector
- Dr. Adrian Lai, Associate Senior Principal Engineer, Surbana Jurong Consultants Ptd Ltd, IAHR YWP Committee
- Dr. Jenn Wei Er, Head of Projects, DHI Water & Environment (S) Pte Ltd, IAHR YWP Committee
- [Moderator] Peiqi Yeo, Deputy Chair, SWA YWP Committee
Consultancy Sector
- Adam Hosking, Global Solutions Director, Resilience and Climate Response Jacobs
- Ashleen Tan, Coastal Resilience Manager, Fugro
- [Moderator] Ryan Lee, Chair, SWA YWP Committee
- YOUNG WATER PROFESSIONALS (YWP) SYMPOSIUM
24 JUNE 2025 (TUESDAY), 4:00 PM – 4:20 PM, Singapore EXPO Meeting Rooms, ROOM 3
Emceed by Mr. Ismail Weiliang, Royal Haskoning DHV, Climate Resilience Consultant
4:00 PM – 4:05PM: Welcome Address by Ms Ashleen Tan, Global Relations, SWA YWP Committee and Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Manager, Fugro
4:05 PM – 4:20 PM: Introduction of IAHR Education and Professional Development (EPD) Technical Committee and activities by Prof. Michael Nones, Chair, IAHR EPD Technical Committee
- SWA YWP MENTORSHIP GRADUATION CEREMONY
24 JUNE 2025 (TUESDAY), 4:20 PM – 5:00 PM, Singapore EXPO Meeting Rooms, ROOM 3
This ceremony marks a significant milestone and recognizes the achievements of participants in the SWA YWP mentorship programme, celebrating the culmination of their hard work and dedication.
4:20 PM – 4:25 PM: Opening Address by SWA Council Vice-Presidents Kunal Shah
4:25 PM – 4:50 PM: SWA Emmanuel Pin Presentation Ceremony Presented by SWA Council Vice-Presidents, Kunal Shah and Robin Wong
4:50 PM – 5:00 PM: Post-graduation Photo-taking Session with SWA Council VPs, Kunal Shah and Robin Wong
24 JUNE 2025 (TUESDAY), 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM, Singapore EXPO HALL 2A, Town Square
The networking does not stop when the sessions end, with a lively Happy Hour. Prof. Philippe Gourbesville, President of IAHR will begin the evening with an opening address. Thereafter, this event is the perfect opportunity for participants to unwind, connect with fellow attendees, and forge new professional relationships in a relaxed and social setting.
5:00 PM – 5:10 PM: Welcome Address by Prof. Philippe Gourbesville, President of IAHR
5:10 PM – 6:30 PM: Young Professionals Network Night
Young professionals and new IAHR members can benefit from mentoring to get to know IAHR and its members, be introduced into the IAHR Technical Committees and Working Groups, and to find easier access to this international network of scientists and experts.
IAHR is looking for rapporteurs (between the ages of 18 to 35) who will be tasked with providing summary reports on the following 41st IAHR World Congress High Level Panels.
Rapporteurs will be the decisive instrumental part of the reporting and conclusions process.
- HOW TO WRITE A GOOD PAPER FOR THE JOURNAL OF HYDRAULIC RESEARCH BY PROF PANAYIOTIS DIPLAS, LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, UNITED STATES AND JHR EDITOR
26 JUNE 2025 (THURSDAY)
This session will explore key aspects of the writing process, focusing on the purpose of academic writing and essential elements of excellence. Topics include effective preparation, structuring content, the critical role of revision, and best practices before submission. We’ll also discuss how to respond to reviews, the importance of serving as a reviewer, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Additionally, insights into the Journal of Hydraulic Research, its editorial standards, and its role in advancing the field of hydraulics will provide a comprehensive guide to academic publishing in this leading journal. JHR is the flagship of the IAHR Journals.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the rest of the editors of IAHR journals.
The competition recognises conference papers from undergraduate and postgraduate students on the basis of written and oral presentations at the 41st IAHR World Congress in Singapore.
Attend the John F. Kennedy Student Paper Competition 2025 session on Wednesday 25 June!
- Other activities available for Young Professionals
- Organising Committee of the Programme of Activities for Young Professionals
- Adrian Lai, Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd, Local Organising Committee
- Gary Lei Jiarui, National University Singapore, Advisor IAHR Singapore Young Professionals Network
- Michael Nones, IAHR Education and Professionals Development Committee
- Francisco Vilela de Carvalho Taveira Pinto, Chair of the Task Force For Young Professionals Networks Development
- Qian Yu, IAHR Council Member, Asia Pacific YPNs
- Fireside Chats with Water Professionals
24 JUNE, 25 JUNE and 26 JUNE 2025 (TUESDAY TO THURSDAY), 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM, Singapore EXPO Meeting Rooms, ROOM 7
The ‘Fireside Chats with Water Professionals’ aims for participants to learn about different career paths in the sectors of academia, industry and consultancy. Three sharing sessions will be held over the three days, where senior leaders from the sectors of Academia, Industry and Consultancy providers will share about their expertise and work experience.
- Prof Gary Lei, Assistant Professor, National University of Singapore (NUS), IAHR YWP Committee
- Dr. Harrif Santo, Deputy Director (Marine Infrastructure), Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine (TCOMS)
- [Moderator] Ashleen Tan, Global Relations, SWA YWP Committee
- Dr. Adrian Lai, Associate Senior Principal Engineer, Surbana Jurong Consultants Ptd Ltd, IAHR YWP Committee
- Dr. Jenn Wei Er, Head of Projects, DHI Water & Environment (S) Pte Ltd, IAHR YWP Committee
- [Moderator] Peiqi Yeo, Deputy Chair, SWA YWP Committee
- Adam Hosking, Global Solutions Director, Resilience and Climate Response Jacobs
- Ashleen Tan, Coastal Resilience Manager, Fugro
- [Moderator] Ryan Lee, Chair, SWA YWP Committee
- YOUNG WATER PROFESSIONALS (YWP) SYMPOSIUM
24 JUNE 2025 (TUESDAY), 4:00 PM – 4:20 PM, Singapore EXPO Meeting Rooms, ROOM 3
Emceed by Mr. Ismail Weiliang, Royal Haskoning DHV, Climate Resilience Consultant
4:00 PM – 4:05PM: Welcome Address by Ms Ashleen Tan, Global Relations, SWA YWP Committee and Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Manager, Fugro
4:05 PM – 4:20 PM: Introduction of IAHR Education and Professional Development (EPD) Technical Committee and activities by Prof. Michael Nones, Chair, IAHR EPD Technical Committee
- SWA YWP MENTORSHIP GRADUATION CEREMONY
24 JUNE 2025 (TUESDAY), 4:20 PM – 5:00 PM, Singapore EXPO Meeting Rooms, ROOM 3
This ceremony marks a significant milestone and recognizes the achievements of participants in the SWA YWP mentorship programme, celebrating the culmination of their hard work and dedication.
4:20 PM – 4:25 PM: Opening Address by SWA Council Vice-Presidents Kunal Shah
4:25 PM – 4:50 PM: SWA Emmanuel Pin Presentation Ceremony Presented by SWA Council Vice-Presidents, Kunal Shah and Robin Wong
4:50 PM – 5:00 PM: Post-graduation Photo-taking Session with SWA Council VPs, Kunal Shah and Robin Wong
24 JUNE 2025 (TUESDAY), 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM, Singapore EXPO HALL 2A, Town Square
The networking does not stop when the sessions end, with a lively Happy Hour. Prof. Philippe Gourbesville, President of IAHR will begin the evening with an opening address. Thereafter, this event is the perfect opportunity for participants to unwind, connect with fellow attendees, and forge new professional relationships in a relaxed and social setting.
5:00 PM – 5:10 PM: Welcome Address by Prof. Philippe Gourbesville, President of IAHR
5:10 PM – 6:30 PM: Young Professionals Network Night
Young professionals and new IAHR members can benefit from mentoring to get to know IAHR and its members, be introduced into the IAHR Technical Committees and Working Groups, and to find easier access to this international network of scientists and experts.
IAHR is looking for rapporteurs (between the ages of 18 to 35) who will be tasked with providing summary reports on the following 41st IAHR World Congress High Level Panels.
Rapporteurs will be the decisive instrumental part of the reporting and conclusions process.
- HOW TO WRITE A GOOD PAPER FOR THE JOURNAL OF HYDRAULIC RESEARCH BY PROF PANAYIOTIS DIPLAS, LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, UNITED STATES AND JHR EDITOR
26 JUNE 2025 (THURSDAY)
This session will explore key aspects of the writing process, focusing on the purpose of academic writing and essential elements of excellence. Topics include effective preparation, structuring content, the critical role of revision, and best practices before submission. We’ll also discuss how to respond to reviews, the importance of serving as a reviewer, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Additionally, insights into the Journal of Hydraulic Research, its editorial standards, and its role in advancing the field of hydraulics will provide a comprehensive guide to academic publishing in this leading journal. JHR is the flagship of the IAHR Journals.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the rest of the editors of IAHR journals.
The competition recognises conference papers from undergraduate and postgraduate students on the basis of written and oral presentations at the 41st IAHR World Congress in Singapore.
Attend the John F. Kennedy Student Paper Competition 2025 session on Wednesday 25 June!
- Other activities available for Young Professionals
- Organising Committee of the Programme of Activities for Young Professionals
- Adrian Lai, Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd, Local Organising Committee
- Gary Lei Jiarui, National University Singapore, Advisor IAHR Singapore Young Professionals Network
- Michael Nones, IAHR Education and Professionals Development Committee
- Francisco Vilela de Carvalho Taveira Pinto, Chair of the Task Force For Young Professionals Networks Development
- Qian Yu, IAHR Council Member, Asia Pacific YPNs