Machine Learning to Predict Lightning Strikes at Changi Airport
Join Prof Jackson to explore an online step-by-step demonstration of data manipulation, data visualisation, and data analytics applied to the problem of lightning strike prediction.
Professor Peter Jackson
Head of Pillar, Engineering Systems and Design (ESD) and Director, Aviation Studies Institute (ASI)
SUTD

Bio
Peter Jackson is a Professor, Head of the Engineering Systems and Design pillar, and Director of the Aviation Studies Institute at SUTD. His research interests include production planning and scheduling, supply chain management, graphical modelling systems, methodologies for design and systems engineering, and, most recently, ASEAN airspace network capacity.
Convective Weather Events and Air Traffic Flow – How AI Contributes to the Research
Convective weather is a major source of disruptions at Changi Airport. Due to safety reasons, aircraft must avoid crossing regions affected by extreme weather events. When these events occur near the airport, this translates in unnecessary airborne delays, which are costly and damaging to the environment. Having a good understanding of the impact of weather events in air traffic operations is critical to air traffic controllers, allowing them to be more prepared to deal with these situations and therefore make better decisions. In this research, we leverage the use of AI/Machine Learning models to analyse historic data of flight operations and convective weather events, and identify airport operating benchmarks under different scenarios.
Assistant Professor Nuno Ribeiro
Engineering Systems and Design (ESD)
SUTD

Bio
Nuno Ribeiro is an Assistant Professor with the Engineering Systems and Design Pillar at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). He has received his PhD in Transport Systems from the University of Coimbra (Portugal), and has held visiting research positions in the MIT and Carnegie Mellon University. In his research, Nuno develops and apply operations research methods (such as optimisation, machine learning and simulation) to support the decision-making process in transportation system management. Currently, Nuno is a principal investigator in the Aviation Studies Institute in SUTD working in collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) in two research projects on “Airfield Management and Economics” and “Resilient Airspace Operations”. Nuno’s work has been receiving attention from academia and industry stakeholders reflected in several research awards, such as the Anna Valicek Medal by the AGIFORS in 2018, the best PhD dissertation award by INFORMS-AAS in 2019 and the best paper award by INFORMS-AAS in 2020.
Air Traffic Management Workload Calculator
A webapp tool that is able to rapidly convert airline schedules into estimated Air Traffic Management Workloads to assist managers in their staffing plan for uncertain future.
Muhammad Azmi Bin Zainudin
Research Assistant, Aviation Studies Institute (ASI)
SUTD

Bio
Azmi is a research assistant at the Aviation Studies Institute (ASI). Under the guidance of Professor Peter Jackson, he undertakes research projects related to ASEAN airspace network capacity which aim to optimise the management of airspace and manpower in South East Asia. Azmi graduated from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) in 2020 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Systems and Design) and specialises in ‘Finance Analytics’. Azmi is passionate about using analytics to drive insights that could improve flow operations. In his free time, he likes to read books concerning the rise and fall of nations.
Marcus Koh
Research Assistant, Aviation Studies Institute (ASI)
SUTD

Bio
Marcus is a research assistant at the Aviation Studies Institute (ASI). Under the guidance of Professor Peter Jackson, he works on projects relating to the airspace network capacity in the ASEAN region. Marcus graduated from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) in 2020 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Systems and Design) and specialises in “Supply Chain and Logistics” and “Business Analytics and Operations Research”. He is passionate about understanding the state of the industry and find potential ways to challenge the norm. He also enjoys travelling and music.
Chua Wan Yun
Research Assistant, Aviation Studies Institute (ASI)
SUTD

Bio
Wan Yun is a research assistant at the Aviation Studies Institute (ASI). Under the guidance of Professor Peter Jackson, she works on research projects related to airspace network capacity, which aims to optimise the management of air passenger traffic in ASEAN. Wan Yun graduated from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) in 2020 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Systems and Design), specialising in “Business Analytics and Operation Research” and with a minor in “Information Systems”. She is interested in using data analytical skills to discover useful insights which can improve people’s life. Wan Yun enjoys reading novels, exploring current affairs, and watching shows in her leisure time.
Using of Autonomous Scrubber for Cleaning of Aircraft Parking Stand
The local cleaning industry is grappling with the issue of manpower shortages, and coupled with the matured profile of the cleaning workforce, companies have difficulty in attraction and retention of local talent. Therefore, the development of the autonomous scrubber was proposed to transform the existing process of Aircraft Parking cleaning and make the job easier, safer and smarter for locals. Alongside the implementation for automation, training programmes and job redesign was also introduce for the upskilling of the machine operator.
Muhamad Sharul
Assistant Director, Quality Environmental Health & Safety (QEHS), Innovation & Training
Chye Thiam Maintenance Pte Ltd

Bio
Sharul is the Assistant Director in CTM heading the QEHS, Training and Productivity for Chye Thiam. He has 14 years of experiences in the Environmental Services sector in which his work encompasses around upholding the quality services and outlining continual improvement on the company’s work processes. As a certified Workplace Safety and Health Officer (MOM), Fire Safety Manager (SCDF) and Specialist Adult Educator (SSG), he is passionate to blend the adoption of technology and application workplace learning to further enhance organisational performance.
AI in Aerospace
Lee Hui Fung
Senior Vice President for Innovation & Continuous Improvement
ST Engineering Aerospace

Bio
Ms Lee is a Senior Vice President leading the Innovation and Continuous Improvement team at ST Engineering Aerospace.
AI for a Smart Airport
AI has tremendous potential to transform industries. This presentation will discuss the applications of AI for airports, key challenges and how Changi Airport used an open innovation approach to accelerate the development and adoption of AI technologies.
Jason Lin
Senior Manager, Innovations and Airport Operations
Changi Airport Group

Bio
Mr Jason Lin is the Head of Innovation for Airport Operations, Changi Airport Group, with more than 12 years of experience creating enterprise value through innovation. He enjoys bridging the gap between technology and business to develop new products for unserved market needs; and has a wide experience spanning technology adoption, digital transformation and corporate venture.