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Zin Thandar Tun
Ph.D. and M.Eng. in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Major Projects Engaged
- Project for Road Disaster Preventions and Other Countermeasures
on Mountainous Roads in the Republic of Philippines - The Project for the Reconstruction
of the Naryn River Bridge on the Bishkek-Osh Road
A typical day on an
overseas business trip
- 8:00Leave from the hotel
- 8:30Arrive at the site
- 9:00On-site meeting for field investigation
- 9:30Conduct field investigation
- 10:00Perform surveying using drones and GNSS
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:00Conduct questionnaire survey with local people
- 15:30Perform river flow experiments and collect on-site data
- 17:30Project team internal meeting for information sharing
- 18:00Leave from the site
Projects that left
a deep impression
In the Kyrgyzstan project, our team encountered numerous unforeseen challenges, such as obtaining real-time data for hydrological data analysis during on-site investigations. Due to the data scarcity and challenging topography, we needed the adoption of alternative approaches, such as utilizing drones, GNSS technology, and applying hydrological model.
These experiences have allowed me to develop strategic approaches to effectively address unexpected issues as a consultant engineer. Additionally, through questionnaire surveys and on-site interviews with local people, I have gained valuable opportunities to deeply understand their perspectives and needs. This exchange has broadened my outlook and helped me to cultivate the skills needed to adopt diverse approaches to overcoming the challenges in international projects.
Upcoming Challenges
Ensuring that infrastructure is not only functional but also sustainable and resilient to future challenges, such as climate change and natural disasters, has become an increasingly significant responsibility. By addressing these issues, I aim to make meaningful contributions to the development and resilience of infrastructure in developing regions while promoting global collaboration and sustainable engineering practices.
To achieve this goal, I am committed to improving my communication skills and adaptability to overcome language barriers, cultural differences, and diverse stakeholder expectations, while aligning project goals with diverse perspectives.
