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Wong Nyuk Hien

Wong Nyuk Hien

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79 Publications
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About

Professional Summary

Dr. Wong Nyuk Hien is currently working as Professor at Department of Building, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, Singapore. He has completed his Ph.D. in Building Performance and Diagnostics from Carnegie Mellon University, USA. He has been the Principal Investigator for a number of research projects funded by the various Singapore government agencies to study natural ventilation and thermal comfort of residential buildings, hawker centers and schools. Prof Wong has also carried out extensive research in the Urban Heat Island effect in Singapore and to explore the various mitigation measures such as the effective utilization of urban greenery and cool roof materials. Prof Wong received honors includes Local Merit Scholarship, Public Service Commission, Singapore, Building Science Gold Medal, National University of Singapore, NUS Excellent Teachers award, and Excellent Teachers award three times since AY2003/2004. He also supervised number of graduate students. He has published 83 research articles in journals, and 12 book/ monograph contributed as author/co-author. He is member of much national and international advisory board and editor board. He also delivered number of Invited presentations at scholarly meetings/ workshops.

Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. Carnegie Mellon University, USA Buildng Performance and Diagnostics | Completed: 1998

Publications (79)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Transformation of industrial planning in Singapore: Study on the microclimatic condition of different industrial estates.
Jusuf, S.K., N.H. Wong, Z.Y. Wong and E. Tan,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.buildenv.2014.05.015
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2014
A parametric study of Gross Building Coverage Ratio (GBCR) variation on outdoor ventilation in Singapore's high-rise residential estates.
Lee, R.X. and N.H. Wong,
J. Civil Eng. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2014
Influences of ambient air speed and internal heat load on the performance of solar chimney in the tropics.
Tan, A.Y.K. and N.H. Wong,
Solar Energy, | Journal Article
10.1016/j.solener.2014.01.023
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2014
Effects of vertical greenery on mean radiant temperature in the tropical urban environment.
Tan, C.L., N.H. Wong and S.K. Jusuf,
Landsc. Urban Plann., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.landurbplan.2014.04.005
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2014
Thermal comfort requirements in the summer season in subtropical urban spaces.
Yang, W., Y. Lin, N.H. Wong and J. Zhou,
Intell. Build. Int., | Journal Article
10.1080/17508975.2014.933698
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2014
Predicting the envelope performance of commercial office buildings in Singapore.
Chong, Z.M.A., N.H. Wong, M. Ignatius and S.K. Jusuf,
Energy Build., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.enbuild.2013.07.008
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2013
Mitigation methods of climate change impact on the cooling load of public residential buildings in Singapore.
Wong, N.H., S.K. Jusuf, N.I. Syafii, W.H. Li and E. Tan,
J. Archit. Eng., | Journal Article
10.1061/(ASCE)AE.1943-5568.0000124
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2013
Comparison of STEVE and ENVI-met as temperature prediction models for Singapore context.
Hien, W.N., M. Ignatius, A. Eliza, S.K. Jusuf and R. Samsudin,
Int. J. Sustain. Build. Technol. Urban Dev., | Journal Article
10.1080/2093761X.2012.720224
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2012
Natural ventilation performance of classroom with solar chimney system.
Tan, A.Y.K. and N.H. Wong,
Energy Build., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.enbuild.2012.06.010
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2012
A study on the effectiveness of heat mitigating pavement coatings in Singapore.
Wong, C.W., N.H. Wong, P.P. Tan and A.Z.W. Aw,
J. Heat Island Inst. Int., | Journal Article
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2012
Evaluation of the impact of the surrounding urban morphology on building energy consumption.
Wong, N.H., S.K. Jusuf, N.I. Syafii, Y. Chen, N. Hajadi, H. Sathyanarayanan and Y.V. Manickavasagam,
Solar Energy, | Journal Article
10.1016/j.solener.2010.11.002
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2011
Integrated urban microclimate assessment method as a sustainable urban development and urban design tool.
Wong, N.H., S.K. Jusuf and C.L. Tan,
Landsc. Urban Plann., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.landurbplan.2011.02.012
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2011
A climatic responsive urban planning model for high density city: Singapore's commercial district.
Hien, W.N., S.K. Jusuf, R. Samsudin, A. Eliza and M. Ignatius,
Int. J. Sustain. Build. Technol. Urban Dev., | Journal Article
10.5390/SUSB.2011.2.4.323
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2011
Performance evaluation of misting fans in hot and humid climate.
Wong, N.H. and A.Z. Chong,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.buildenv.2010.05.026
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2010
Study on the microclimate condition along a green pedestrian canyon in Singapore.
Wong, N.H. and S.K. Jusuf,
Archit. Sci. Rev., | Journal Article
10.3763/asre.2009.0029
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2010
Acoustics evaluation of vertical greenery systems for building walls.
Wong, N.H., A.Y.K. Tan, P.Y. Tan, K. Chiang and N.C. Wong,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.buildenv.2009.06.017
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2010
Thermal evaluation of vertical greenery systems for building walls.
Wong, N.H., A.Y.K. Tan, Y. Chen, K. Sekar and P.Y. Tan et al.,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.buildenv.2009.08.005
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2010
Perception studies of vertical greenery systems in Singapore.
Wong, N.H., A.Y.K. Tan, P.Y. Tan, A. Sia and N.C. Wong,
J. Urban Plann. Dev., | Journal Article
10.1061/(ASCE)UP.1943-5444.0000034
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2010
Coupled simulations for naturally ventilated rooms between Building Simulation (BS) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for better prediction of indoor thermal environment.
Wang, L. and N.H. Wong,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.buildenv.2008.01.015
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2009
Thermal impact of strategic landscaping in cities: A review.
Yu, C. and W.N. Hien,
Adv. Build. Energy Res., | Journal Article
10.3763/aber.2009.0309
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2009
Energy simulation of vertical greenery systems.
Wong, N.H., A.Y.K. Tan, P.Y. Tan and N.C. Wong,
Energy Build., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.enbuild.2009.08.010
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2009
Air temperature distribution and the influence of sky view factor in a green Singapore estate.
Hien, W.N. and S.K. Jusuf,
J. Urban Plann. Dev., | Journal Article
10.1061/(ASCE)UP.1943-5444.0000014
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2009
GIS-based greenery evaluation on campus master plan.
Wong, N.H. and S.K. Jusuf,
Landsc. Urban Plann., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.landurbplan.2007.07.005
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2008
Microclimatic modeling of the urban thermal environment of Singapore to mitigate urban heat island.
Priyadarsini, R., W.N. Hien and C.K.W. David,
Solar Energy, | Journal Article
10.1016/j.solener.2008.02.008
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2008
An assessment method for existing greenery conditions in a university campus.
Hien, W.N. and S.K. Jusuf,
Archit. Sci. Rev., | Journal Article
10.3763/asre.2008.5126
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2008
Coupled simulations for naturally ventilated residential buildings.
Wang, L. and N.H. Wong,
Autom. Constr., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.autcon.2007.06.004
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2008
Environmental study of the impact of greenery in an institutional campus in the tropics.
Wong, N.H., S.K. Jusuf, A.A.L. Win, H.K. Thu, T.S. Negara and W. Xuchao,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.buildenv.2006.06.004
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2007
Study of thermal performance of extensive rooftop greenery systems in the tropical climate.
Hien, W.N., T.P. Yok and C. Yu,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/J.buildenv.2005.07.030
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2007
Applying natural ventilation for thermal comfort in residential buildings in Singapore.
Wang, L. and N.H. Wong,
Archit. Sci. Rev., | Journal Article
10.3763/asre.2007.5028
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2007
Facade design optimization for naturally ventilated residential buildings in Singapore.
Wang, L., H.W. Nyuk and S. Li,
Energy Build., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.enbuild.2006.10.011
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2007
The influence of land use on the urban heat island in Singapore.
Jusuf, S.K., N.H. Wong, E. Hagen, R. Anggoro and Y. Hong,
Habitat Int., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.habitatint.2007.02.006
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2007
The impacts of ventilation strategies and facade on indoor thermal environment for naturally ventilated residential buildings in Singapore.
Liping, W. and W.N. Hien,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.buildenv.2006.06.027
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2007
A study of the effectiveness of passive climate control in naturally ventilated residential buildings in Singapore.
Wong, N.H. and S. Li,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.buildenv.2005.11.032
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2007
Parametric studies on urban geometry, air flow and temperature.
Rajagopalan, P. and N.H. Wong,
Int. J. Archit. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2006
A study of the effectiveness of mechanical ventilation systems of a hawker center in Singapore using CFD simulations.
Wong, N.H., J. Song and A.D. Istiadji,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.buildenv.2005.03.015
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2006
Thermal benefits of city parks.
Yu, C. and W.N. Hien,
Energy Build., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.enbuild.2005.04.003
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2006
Determination of acceptable U-values for naturally ventilated residential building facades in Singapore.
Wong, N.H. and S. Li,
Archit. Sci. Rev., | Journal Article
10.3763/asre.2006.4921
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2006
A comparative study of VOCs in Singapore and European office buildings.
Zuraimi, M.S., C.A. Roulet, K.W. Tham, S.C. Sekhar, K.D. Cheong, N.H. Wong and K.H. Lee,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.buildenv.2005.01.028
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2006
Mapping of industry building product model for detailed thermal simulation and analysis.
Lam, K.P., N.H. Wong, L.J. Shen, A. Mahdavi and E. Leong et al.,
Adv. Eng. Software, | Journal Article
10.1016/j.advengsoft.2005.05.005
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2006
Thermal sensation responses in hot, humid climates: Effects of humidity.
Givoni, B., J. Khedari, N.H. Wong, H. Feriadi and M. Noguchi,
Build. Res. Inform., | Journal Article
10.1080/09613210600861269
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2006
Effects of double glazed facade on energy consumption, thermal comfort and condensation for a typical office building in Singapore.
Hien, W.N., W. Liping, A.N. Chandra, A.R. Pandey and W. Xiaolin,
Energy Build., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.enbuild.2004.08.004
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2005
Historical analysis of long-term climatic data to study urban heat island in Singapore.
Wong, N.H., Y.P. Tan and L.F. Loh,
Archit. Sci. Rev., | Journal Article
10.3763/asre.2005.4805
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2005
Study of green areas and urban heat island in a tropical city.
Wong, N.H. and C. Yu,
Habitat Int., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.habitatint.2004.04.008
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2005
Building surfaces and their effect on the urban thermal environment.
Priyadarsini, R. and N.H. Wong,
Archit. Sci. Rev., | Journal Article
10.3763/asre.2005.4842
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2005
The impact of vegetation on the environmental conditions of housing estates in Singapore.
Wong, N.H. and T.T. Peck,
Int. J. Archit. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2005
Perception study of building professionals on the issues of green roof development in Singapore.
Wong, N.H., S.J. Wong, G.T. Lim, C.L. Ong and A. Sia,
Archit. Sci. Rev., | Journal Article
10.3763/asre.2005.4827
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2005
Resident perceptions and expectations of rooftop gardens in Singapore.
Yuen, B. and W.N. Hien,
Landsc. Urban Plann., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.landurbplan.2004.08.001
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2005
Thermal comfort for naturally ventilated houses in Indonesia.
Feriadi, H. and N.H. Wong,
J. Energy Build., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.enbuild.2004.01.011
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2004
Comparative study of the indoor air quality of naturally ventilated and air-conditioned bedrooms of residential buildings in Singapore.
Wong, N.H. and B. Huang,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.buildenv.2004.01.024
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2004
Enhancement of natural ventilation in high-rise residential buildings using stack system.
Priyadarsini, R., K.W. Cheong and N.H. Wong,
Energy Build., | Journal Article
10.1016/S0378-7788(03)00076-8
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2004
The study of active stack effect to enhance natural ventilation using wind tunnel and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations.
Wong, N.H. and S. Heryanto,
Energy Build., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.enbuild.2004.01.013
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2004
SEMPER-II: An internet-based multi-domain building performance simulation environment for early design support.
Lam, K.P., N.H. Wong, A. Mahdavi, K.K. Chan, Z. Kang and S. Gupta,
Autom. Constr., | Journal Article
10.1016/j.autcon.2003.12.003
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2004
Effect of external shading devices on daylighting penetration in residential buildings.
Wong, N.H. and A.D. Istiadji,
Lighting Res. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2004
Investigation of thermal benefits of rooftop garden in the tropical environment.
Wong, N.H., Y. Chen, C.L. Ong and A. Sia,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/S0360-1323(02)00066-5
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2003
Thermal comfort in classrooms in the tropics.
Wong, N.H. and S.S. Khoo,
J. Energy Build., | Journal Article
10.1016/S0378-7788(02)00109-3
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2003
Thermal comfort study of an air-conditioned lecture theatre in the tropics.
Cheong, K.W.D., E. Djunaedy, Y.L. Chua, K.W. Tham, S.C. Sekhar, N.H. Wong and M.B. Ullah,
J. Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/S0360-1323(02)00020-373
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2003
Adaptive behaviour and thermal comfort in Singapore's naturally ventilated housing.
Feriadi, H., N.H. Wong, S. Chandra and K.W. Cheong,
Build. Res. Inform., | Journal Article
10.1080/0961321021000013830
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2003
Total building performance evaluation of academic institution in Singapore.
Wong, N.H. and W.L.S. Jan,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/S0360-1323(02)00021-5
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2003
Life cycle cost analysis of rooftop gardens in Singapore.
Wong, N.H., S.F. Tay, R. Wong, C.L. Ong and A. Sia,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/S0360-1323(02)00131-2
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2003
Measurements and computations of contaminant's distribution in an office environment.
Cheong, K.W.D., E. Djunaedy, T.K. Poh, K.W. Tham, S.C. Sekhar, N.H. Wong and M.B. Ullah,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/S0360-1323(02)00031-8
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2003
Impact of integrated multi-storey car park on surrounding residential blocks.
Hien, W.N. and L.K. Foo,
Archit. Sci. Rev., | Journal Article
10.1080/00038628.2003.9697010
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2003
The effects of rooftop garden on energy consumption of a commercial building in Singapore.
Wong, N.H., D.K.W. Cheong, H. Yan, J. Soh, C.L. Ong and A. Sia,
Energy Build., | Journal Article
10.1016/S0378-7788(02)00108-1
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2003
Detailed multi-zone air flow analysis in the early building design phase.
Wong, N.H., A. Mahdavi, J. Boonyakiat and K.P. Lam,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/S0360-1323(02)00028-8
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2003
Natural ventilation and thermal comfort investigation of a hawker center in Singapore.
Wong, N.H., J. Song, G.H. Tan, B.T. Komari and D.K.W. Cheong,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/S0360-1323(03)00112-4
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2003
Computer-based performance simulation for building design and evaluation: The Singapore perspective.
Hien, W.N., L.K. Poh and H. Feriadi,
Simul. Gaming, | Journal Article
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2003
The use of DOE-2 energy simulation for retrofitting decision making-a case study in Singapore.
Wong, N.H. and M. Zaw,
Int. J. Archit. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2003
Pollutant migration from manufacturing shop-floor tooffices within the industrial building-a case study in Singapore.
Wong, N.H. and T.P. Ngiam,
Int. J. Archit. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2003
Thermal comfort evaluation of naturally ventilated public housing in Singapore.
Wong, N.H., H. Feriadi, P.Y. Lim, K.W. Tham, C. Sekhar and K.W. Cheong,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/S0360-1323(01)00103-2
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2002
An evaluation exercise of a wind pressure distribution model.
Wong, N.H. and H.K. Chin,
Energy Build., | Journal Article
10.1016/S0378-7788(01)00091-3
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2002
Integrated and distributed computational support for building performance evaluation.
Lam, K.P., A. Mahdavi, S. Gupta, N.H. Wong, R. Brahme and Z. Kang,
Adv. Eng. Software, | Journal Article
10.1016/S0965-9978(02)00009-1
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2002
The impact of multistorey car parks on wind pressure distribution and air change rates of surrounding high rise residential buildings in Singapore.
Wong, N.H., H. Feriadi, K.W. Tham, S.C. Sekhar, K.W. Cheong and K.Y. O,
Int. J. Archit. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2002
The thermal effects of plants on buildings.
Wong, N.H., V.L. Wong, Y. Chen, S.E. Lee and D. Cheong et al.,
Archit. Sci. Rev., | Journal Article
10.1080/00038628.2002.9696949
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2002
Smoke control in confined space.
Chew, M.Y.L., N.H. Wong and J.C.L. Ho,
J. Applied Fire Sci., | Journal Article
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2001
A study of natural ventilation of public housing in Singapore using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations.
Wong, N.H. and A. Loke,
Int. J. Archit. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2001
A study of fire in a concealed basement using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation.
Wong, N.H., M.Y.L. Chew and J.C.L. Ho,
Archit. Sci. Rev., | Journal Article
10.1080/00038628.2001.9696925
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2001
Crossing the great divide? A survey of US and UK real estate journals.
Ong, S.E., J. Ooi and N.H. Wong,
J. Property Invest. Finance, | Journal Article
10.1108/EUM0000000006188
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2001
The use of performance-based simulation tools for building design and evaluation-a Singapore perspective.
Hien, W.N., L.K. Poh and H. Feriadi,
Build. Environ., | Journal Article
10.1016/S0360-1323(99)00059-1
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2000
Automated generation of nodal representations for complex building geometries in the SEMPER environment.
Wong, N.H. and A. Mahdavi,
Autom. Constr., | Journal Article
10.1016/S0926-5805(00)00043-1
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
2000
Bi-directional computational design support in the SEMPER environment.
Mahdavi, A., P. Mathew, S. Kumar and N.H. Wong,
Autom. Constr., | Journal Article
10.1016/S0926-5805(97)00050-2
Self Wong Nyuk Hien
1997