Kenneth Yap
Doctoral Scholar @ University of Cambridge
Kenneth's research is on Inter-Organizational (B2B) Information Systems, specifically how Software Agents and Digital Twins can enable collaboration. He is affiliated with Queens' College at the University of Cambridge, EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment (FIBE2 CDT), and the Distributed Information & Automation Laboratory (DIAL) at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM).
Education
Curious at heart
Achievements Timeline
My research is about stuff. It begins with a study of some stuff, and then of some other unrelated stuff but better. It does not really end. But really, it is of the utmost importance.
Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Material Research & Innovation Sandpit
25 candidates selected UK-wide; Competition Runner-up - £300 grant awarded
Osborne Reynolds & Leonard Manns Travel Award
Awarded by Queens' College, Cambridge, to present my research abroad.
Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
Professional recognition in teaching at university/higher education.
8th International Conference on Coupled THMC Processes: Geomechanics for Energy and Environmental Applications
Research paper & poster
15th International Workshop on Service-Oriented, Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Systems for Industry of the Future (SOHOMA2025)
Research paper & presentation
MSc in Financial Engineering
88%, Completed on time
MRes in Future Infrastructure & Built Environment
Distinction in MRes Thesis & Mini Project
EPSRC FIBE2 CDT Studentship
Full-ride scholarship at University of Cambridge
Associateship of the City & Guilds Institute (ACGI)
Honorary membership granted by Imperial College London
The Imperial Award
For going above and beyond academic expectations.
MEng in Civil Engineering
Awarded 7 Prizes/Distinctions, including Dean's List Prize - Top 10%
Peter Fraenkel Prize
Best Group Design Project
UK Engineering Student of the Year
National Finalist at the Engineering Talent Awards 2022
Swiss-European Mobility Programme Scholarship
To undertake research at ETH Zürich, Switzerland
Young Entrepreneur Exchange Programme Scholarship
Volunteering at Hawassa University, Ethiopia
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
National Finalist - Education Category
London Energy Idea Challenge
Runner-up - Sustainable Energy Solutions
Tsinghua University Global Summer School
Most Investable Team Award
Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (SURP)
Funded by Chinese University of Hong Kong and Worldwide Universities Network
Institution of Civil Engineers Emerging Engineers Award
Top 3 Finalists London-wide
Dean's List Prize
Top 10% at the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
School is one thing. Education is another. The two don't always overlap.
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30+ countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania
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