2026 Robert L. K. Tiong: Social Sciences and Humanities Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Social Sciences and Humanities	42	4790	4434	14	14	107	6767

Discipline name

D-Index

World Ranking

Current World Ranking

National Ranking

Current National Ranking

Publications

Citations

Social Sciences and Humanities

4790

4434

107

6767

Social Sciences and Humanities

D-Index

Citations

6767

World Ranking

4790

National Ranking

Overview

Robert L. K. Tiong is affiliated with Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and specializes in the field of Engineering, with a focus on Civil and Structural Engineering, Building and Construction, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Ocean Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Their research primarily addresses topics related to:

BIM and Construction Integration
Infrastructure Maintenance and Monitoring
Tunneling and Rock Mechanics
Evacuation and Crowd Dynamics
Drilling and Well Engineering
Advanced machining processes and optimization
Construction Project Management and Performance

Robert L. K. Tiong has published numerous papers in various journals. Notable recent publications include:

"Digital twin enabled real-time advanced control of TBM operation using deep learning methods," 2023, Automation in Construction
"A Conceptual Framework for Estimating Building Embodied Carbon Based on Digital Twin Technology and Life Cycle Assessment," 2021, Sustainability
"Collaborative relationship discovery in BIM project delivery: A social network analysis approach," 2020, Automation in Construction
"Multi-objective robust optimization for enhanced safety in large-diameter tunnel construction with interactive and explainable AI," 2023, Reliability Engineering & System Safety
"New Model for Identifying Critical Success Factors Influencing BIM Adoption from Precast Concrete Manufacturers' View," 2020, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management

Their frequent co-authors include:

Limao Zhang
Penghui Lin
Chen Chen
Renfei He
Ziyang Zhang

Robert L. K. Tiong often publishes in several key journals including:

SSRN Electronic Journal
Automation in Construction
Reliability Engineering & System Safety
Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Sustainability

Best Publications

NPV-at-Risk Method in Infrastructure Project Investment Evaluation

Sudong Ye;Robert L. K. Tiong

365
Citations
CSFs in Competitive Tendering and Negotiation Model for BOT Projects

Robert L. K. Tiong

362
Citations
A Fuzzy Decision Framework for Contractor Selection

D. Singh;Robert L. K. Tiong

353
Citations
Framework for Critical Success Factors of BOT Projects in China

Lin Qiao;Shou Qing Wang;Robert L.K. Tiong;Tsang-Sing Chan

311
Citations
Risk management in international construction joint ventures

Li Bing;Robert Lee-Kong Tiong;Wong Wai Fan;David Ah-Seng Chew

281
Citations
Evaluation and Management of Political Risks in China's BOT Projects

Shou Qing Wang;Robert L. K. Tiong;S. K. Ting;D. Ashley

273
Citations
Critical Success Factors in Winning BOT Contracts

Robert L. K. Tiong;Khim‐Teck Yeo;S. C. McCarthy

261
Citations
Determining the Probability of Project Cost Overruns

Peter E.D. Love;Xiangyu Wang;Chun Pong Sing;Robert L.K. Tiong

224
Citations
Risk management model for international construction joint ventures

Li Bing;Robert L. K. Tiong

202
Citations
Contractor Selection Criteria: Investigation of Opinions of Singapore Construction Practitioners

D. Singh;Robert L. K. Tiong

188
Citations
Evaluation and management of foreign exchange and revenue risks in China's BOT projects

S. Q. Wang;Robert L. K. Tiong;S. K. Ting;D. Ashley

188
Citations
Analysis of political risks and opportunities in public private partnerships (PPP) in China and selected Asian countries: Survey results

Tillmann Sachs;Robert Tiong;Shou Qing Wang

171
Citations
Optimal Capital Structure Model for BOT Power Projects in Turkey

Sandalkhan Bakatjan;Metin Arikan;Robert L. K. Tiong

170
Citations
Political Risks: analysis of Key Contract Clauses in China’s BOT Project

Shou Qing Wang;Robert L. K. Tiong;Seng Kiong Ting;David Ashley

163
Citations
Implementation of IFC-based web server for collaborative building design between architects and structural engineers

Po-Han Chen;Lu Cui;Caiyun Wan;Qizhen Yang

161
Citations
Model on cash flow forecasting and risk analysis for contracting firms

Ng Ghim Hwee;Robert L.K Tiong

156
Citations
Analysing the structure of public–private partnership projects using network theory

Abu Naser Chowdhury;Po‐Han Chen;Robert L.K. Tiong

155
Citations
RISKS AND GUARANTEES IN BOT TENDER

Robert L. K. Tiong

153
Citations
BOT projects: Risks and securities

Robert L. K. Tiong

145
Citations
Productivity improvement of precast shop drawings generation through BIM-based process re-engineering

Tushar Nath;Meghdad Attarzadeh;Robert L.K. Tiong;C. Chidambaram

135
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

I-Ming Chen Nanyang Technological University

External Links

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