31st Singapore Symposium on Pavement Technology (SPT 2026)
The 31st Singapore Symposium on Pavement Technology (SPT 2026) was held at Furama City Centre on 21 August 2026. The symposium was jointly organised by the Pavement Engineering Society (Singapore) and the Centre for Transportation Research of the National University of Singapore, and supported by LTA Academy. The sponsors for SPT 2026 were:
Brenntag Pte Ltd
Engineering Laboratory Electronics (S) Pte Ltd
R.A.K. Materials Consultants Pte Ltd
Samwoh Corporation Pte Ltd
United E&P Pte Ltd
The symposium was attended by about 210 pavement professionals from both private and public sectors which include Changi Airport Group (CAG), Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), Housing & Development Board (HDB), Land Transport Authority (LTA) and others from the industry. There were also international delegates from China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Taiwan. The symposium comprised three sessions with a total of 11 presentations. The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Low Boon Hwee, President of Pavement Engineering Society (Singapore).
Session 1 – AI Application in Road Maintenance & Management
Moderated by Dr. Kelvin Lee, Samwoh Innovation Centre
The Next Generation Pavement Management System Based on AI Agent's Scientific Decisions
A/Prof. Li Yishun and Shi Zhongyu, Tonglu Cloud Technology, Shanghai
Exploration and Practice on Digital Operation & Maintenance of Municipal Tunnels
Dr. Xu Yang, Shanghai Urban Operation (Group) Co. Ltd. & Custera O&M Pte Ltd.
How AI is Transforming Traditional Road Inspection
Mr. David Chen, Streamap Technology Co., Ltd, China
From Input to Outcome: Transforming Road Maintenance Contracting in Singapore
Ms. Norashikin Mohammed Ali, Land Transport Authority, Singapore
Session 2 – Advanced Pavement Technologies and Solutions
Moderated by Dr. Jia Lu, Rocloud Technology Pte Ltd
Evaluating Road Network Connectivity and Rehabilitation Priorities: Analysis of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka
Prof. H.R. Pasindu, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Instrumented Probe Bicycle for Active Mobility Infrastructure Condition Assessment
Mr. Wisely Ong Jun Heng and A/Prof. Raymond Ong, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Practical Evaluation of International Friction Index for Laboratory and In-Situ Skid Resistance
Asst. Prof. Su Yu-Min, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Long-Term Aging of Asphalt and its Impacts on Pavement Properties
Prof. Wang Yuhong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Session 3 – New Technologies and Products
Moderated by Mr. S. Kapilan, Land Transport Authority
Innovative Geotextile for Moisture Management in Road Pavements: Research Insights
Ir. Albert Lim, Solmax Geosynthetics Asia Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
High Performance Pavement Materials Suitable for Humid Environment in Asia Pacific Region
Mr Qi Cong, Chambroad (Hainan) Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
Shell GTL Saraphalt Performance in Asphalt Mixes Application
Mr. Bernard Thian and Lim Xue Li, Brenntag Asia Pacific Pte Ltd & Shell MDS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
