Lap Mou TAM譚立武
Professor

Academic Qualifications

  • BSc in Mechanical Engineering          National Chiao Tong University
  • MSc in Mechanical Engineering         Oklahoma State University, USA
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering         Oklahoma State University, USA

Working Experience

  1. Full Professor, Department of Electromechanical Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China, September 2007~present
  2. Chairman, Institute for the Development and Quality, Macau, November 2001~present.
  3. Head of Department of Electromechanical Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China, 1999~2009
  4. Associate Professor, Department of Electromechanical Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China, 2001~August 2007
  5. Visiting Associate Professor, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA, February, 2006
  6. Invited Professor, Guang Dong Communication Polytechnic, 2005~present.
  7. Assistant Professor, Department of Electromechanical Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China, 1996~2001
  8. Mechanical Engineer, P. S. Kan and Associate, Singapore-Malaysia, 1995~1996
  9. Research Associate, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA, 1990~1995

Award and Honor

  1. Inductee,  Expert Cabinet of National Science and Technology Project (中國國家科技計劃專家庫), 2009~
  2. Outstanding Contribution Award for Welding Training and Welding System Promotion, China Authorized National Body (CANB), 2011.
  3. Honorary Chairman, Macau Professional Association of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, 2011~
  4. Honorary Chairman, Macau Properties and Facilities Management Association, 2011~
  5. Honorary Consultant, Associacao Dos Tecnicos da Engenharia da Funcao Publica de Macau (澳門公職工程技術人員協會) 2010~
  6. Honorary Consultant, Associacao de Industria da Construcao de Protecao Ambiental de Macau (澳門建造業環境保護學會) 2011~
  7. Honorary Chairman, ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce (東盟國際商會), 2009~
  8. Best Paper Award, EPMESC X, 2006.
  9. Best Thesis Award, Asia Doctoral Innovative Conference, 2009.

Teaching

B.Sc. Courses

  1. Thermodynamics (MECH315)
  2. Heat Transfer (MECH316)
  3. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (MECH461)
  4. Electro-mechanical Systems (MECH405)
  5. Projects (MECH415)

M.Sc. Courses

  1. Introduction to Research (IMEM002)
  2. Process Heat Transfer (IMEM008)
  3. Convective Heat Transfer (IMEM009)
  4. Special Topics in Thermal Engineering I (IMEM020)
  5. Special Topics in Thermal Engineering II (IMEM021)

Laboratory in Charge

Research

Research Interests

Micro-scale heat transfer, heat transfer enhancement, energy systems, indoor air quality measurement and simulation, chaos.

Selected recent research project:

  • Vehicles Management System Using GPS and AI, 2003~2008, funded by IACM
  • Energy Saving and Remote Monitoring for Sewage Pump Stations, 2008~2010, funded by IACM
  • IAQ characterization and contaminant identification for Public Areas, 2010~present, funded by DSPA.
  • Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Measurement for Horizontal Micro-tube, 2009~2011, funded by FDCT
  • An evaluation of Environmental Friendly Vehicles and the potential usage in Macau, 2011~present, funded by DSPA
  • Chaotic Dynamics and Its Applications for the Chen-Lee System, 2009~present, funded by IDQ.

Selected Publications

Selected Journal Papers from 2002

  1. H. K. Tam, L. M. Tam, A. J. Ghajar, “Effect of inlet geometries and heating on the entrance and fully-developed friction factors in the laminar and transition regions of a horizontal tube”, Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science (Accepted).
  2. H. K. Tam, L. M. Tam, A. J. Ghajar, P. H. Fu, C. Sun, “Correlating Isothermal Friction Factor Data for Micro-fin Tubes Using Logistic Dose Response Curve Fitting Method”, Heat Transfer Engineering. (Accepted)
  3. H. K. Tam, L. M. Tam, A. J. Ghajar, S. C. Tam, T. Zhang, “Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer, Friction Factor, and Optimal Fin Geometries for the Internally Micro-fin Tubes in the Transition and Turbulent Regions,” Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer, (Accepted)
  4. P. K. Wong, L. M. Tam and Y. Q. Chen, and Z. Xie, “Modeling and Testing of Arresting Process in Flexible Vehicle Arresting System”, International Journal of Vehicle Design, (in press)
  5. L. M. Tam, P. K. Wong, H. Y. Lao, and Z. C. Xie, “Preliminary Research of Environmentally Friendly Taxi Based on Comprehensive Evaluation in Macau SAR”, Advanced Mechanics and Materials, Vol 192, pp. 445-449, 2012.
  6. P. K. Wong, L. M. Tam, K. Li, Automotive Engine Power Performance Tuning Under Numerical and Nominal Data, Control Engineering Practice, Vol. 20 Issue 3, March 2012. (SCI)
  7. H. K. Chen, L. J. Sheu, L. M. Tam, S. K. Lao, “A New Finding of the Existence of Feigenbaum’s Constants in the Fractional-order Chen-Lee System”, Nonlinear Dynamics, Vol. 68, pp. 589-599, 2012. (SCI).
  8. H. K. Tam, L. M. Tam, S. C. Tam, and C. H. Chio, “A New Optimization Method, the algorithm of Changes, for Heat Exchanger Design”, Journal of Chinese Mechanical Engineering, English Edition. Vol. 25(1), pp. 55-62, 2012
  9. C. M. Wong, P. K. Wong, L. M. Tam, and Z. Zhang, “Ignition Pattern Analysis for Automotive Engine Trouble Diagnosis Using Wavelet Packet Transform and Support Vector Machines, Journal of Chinese Mechanical Engineering, English Version, Vol. 24, No. 5, pp. 870-878, 2011
  10. H. K. Tam, L. M. Tam, A. J. Ghajar, “Heat Transfer Correlation For Two-Phase Flow In Vertical Pipes Using Support Vector Machines”, Heat Transfer Engineering, Vol. 32, No. 11-12, pp 1047-1052, 2011.
  11. Wong, P. K., Tam, L. M., Li, K, & Vong, C. M., “Engine Idle Speed System Modeling and Control Optimization Using Artificial Intelligence”, Proc IMechE, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, Vol. 224,No. 1, pp 55-72, 2010.
  12. L. M. Tam, S. Kin. Lao, Hsien-Keng Chen and L. J. Sheu, “Impulsive synchronization and its implementation in Chen-Lee systems,” International Journal of Modern Physics B, Vol 25(29), pp. 3893-3903, 2012.
  13. Sheu, L. J., Tam, L. M., Lao, S. K., Kang, Y., Lin, K. T., Chen, J. H., Chen, H. K., “Analysis and Impulsive Synchronization of Fractional-Order Newton-Leipnik systems”, International Journal of Nonlinear Sciences and Numerical Simulation, pp. 33-44, Vol. 10, No. 1, January 2009
  14. Sheu, L. J., Tam, L. M., Chen, H. K., Lao, S. K., “Alternative implementationof the chaotic Chen-Lee System”, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, Vol. 41, Issue 4, pp 1923-1929, August 2009.
  15. Sheu, L. J., Chen, J. H., Chen, H. K., Tam, L. M., and Chao, Y. Chi., A Unified System Describing Dynamics of Chaotic Convection, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, Volume 41, issue 1, pp 123-130, July 2009.
  16. Tam, L. M., Ghajar, A. J., Tam, H. K., “Contribution Analysis of Dimensionless Variables for Laminar and Turbulent Flow Convection Heat Transfer in a Horizontal Tube Using Artificial Neural Network,” Heat Transfer Engineering, Vol. 29, No. 9, pp. 793-804, 2008
  17. Tam, L. M., Chen, J. H., Chen, H. K., Si Tou, W. M., Generation of Hyperchaos from the Chen-Lee System Via Sinusoidal Perturbation, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, pp. 826-839, Vol. 38, issue 3, November 2008.
  18. Tam, L. M., Si Tou, W. M. Parametric Study of the Fractional-Order Chen-Lee System, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, pp. 817-826, Vol. 37, issue 3, August 2008.
  19. Sheu, L. J., Tam, L. M., Chen, J. H., Chen, H. K., Lin, K. T., Kang, Y., Chaotic Convection of Viscoelastic Fluid in Porous Media, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, pp. 113-124, Vol. 37, issue 1, July 2008.
  20. Sheu, L. J., Chen, H. K., Chen, J. H., Tam, L. M., Chen, W. C., Lin, K. T., Kang, Y., Chaos in Newton-Leipnik System with Fractional Order, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, pp. 98-103, Vol. 36, issue 1, April 2008.
  21. Wong, P. K., Vong, C. M., Tam, L. M., and Li, K., “Data Preprocessing and Modelling of Electronically-Controlled Automotive Engine Power Performance Using Kernel Principal Components Analysis and Least Squares Support Vector Machines”, International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modeling and Testing, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp312 to 329, 2008
  22. Wong, P. K., Tam, L. M., Li, K., “Modeling and Simulation of a Dual-Mode Electrohydraulic Fully Variable Valve Train for Four-Stroke Engines”, International Journal of Automotive Technology, Vol. 19, No. 5, pp 509 to 521, 2008.
  23. Sheu, L. J., Chen, H. K., Chen, J. H., Tam, L. M., Chen, W. C., Lao, S. K., Lin, K. T., “Complete Synchronization of Two Chen-Lee Systems”, JouenL OD Physics: Conference series 96, 2008  (doi:10.1088/1742-6596/96/1/012138)
  24. Wong, P. K., Tam, L. M., Li, K., Wong, H. C., “Automotive Engine Idle Speed Control Optimization Using Least Squares Support Vector Machine and Genetic Algorithm”, International Journal of Intelligent Computing and Cybernetics, Special Issue, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp 598-616, 2008.
  25. Wong, P. K., Tam, L. M., Li, K., Dynamic Model and Simulation of a Novel Electro-Hydraulic Fully Variable Valve System for Four-Stroke Automotive Engines, Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 20, No. 5, pp-80-86, 2007.
  26. Sheu, L. J., Chen, H. K., Chen, J. H., and Tam, L. M., Chaotic Dynamics of the Fractionally Damped Duffing Equation, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, Vol. 32, Issue 4, May 2007, pp. 1459-1468.
  27. Sheu, L. J., Chen, H. K., Chen, J. H., and Tam, L. M., Chaos in a New System with Fractional Order, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, Vol. 31, Issue 5, March 2007, pp. 1203-1212.
  28. Tam, L. M., and Ghajar, A. J., Transitional Heat Transfer in Plain Horizontal Tubes, Heat Transfer Engineering, Vol. 27, No. 5, pp 23-38, April 2006.
  29. Wong, P. K., Li, K. and Tam, L. M., “Dynamic Analysis and Simulation of a Novel Electro-Hydraulic Variable Valve Train for Four-Stroke Engines”, Automotive Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 28, pp 725-729, 2006
  30. Ghajar, A. J., Tam, L. M., Tam, S. C., “Improved Heat Transfer Correlation in the Transition Region for a Circular Tube with Three Inlet Configuration Using Artificial Neural Network”, Heat Transfer Engineering, vol. 25, No. 2, pp30-40, 2004.

Selected Conference Papers Since 2002

  1. H. K. Tam, L. M. Tam, A. J. Ghajar, C. Sun, and W. K. Lai, “Experimental Investigation of the Signle-Phase Heat Transfer in a Horizontal Internally Micro-fin Tube with Three Different Inlet Configurations”, Proceedings of ASME 2012 Summer Heat Transfer Conference, July 2012, Puerto Rico, USA.
  2. L. M. Tam, H. K. Tam, A. J. Ghajar, W. S. Ng, “Heat Transfer Measurements for a Horizontal Micro-Tube Using Liquid Crystal Thermography”, Proceedings of 4th International Symposium on Heat Transfer and Energy Conversion, Gongzhou, China 6~9 of January, 2012, China Architecture & Building Press, pp. 62-66.
  3. H. K. Tam, L. M. Tam, A. J. Ghajar, P. H. Fu, and C. Sun, “Development of Friction Factor Correlation for Single-Phase Flow in Micro-fin Tube Using Logistic Dose Curve Fitting Method”, Proceedings of 4th International Symposium on Heat Transfer and Energy Conversion, Gongzhou, China 6~9 of January, 2012, China Architecture & Building Press, pp. 81-84.
  4. H. K. Tam, L. M. Tam, A. J. Ghajar, P. H. Fu, and C. Sun, “Development of Friction Factor Correlation for Single-Phase Flow in Micro-Fin Tube Using Logistic Dose Response Curve Fitting Method”, Proceedings of International Workshop on Heat Transfer Advances for Energy Conservation and Pollution Control, October 17-20, 2011, Xi’an China
  5. H. K. Tam, L. M. Tam, A. J. Ghajar, S. C. Tam, and T. Zhang, “Use of Algorithm of Change for Optimal Fin Geometries of the Internally Micro-fin Tubes in the Turbulent Region”, Proceedings of International Workshop on Heat Transfer Advances for Energy Conservation and Pollution Control, October 17-20, 2011, Xi’an China
  6. H. K. Tam, L. M. Tam, J. Ghajar, C. Sun, H. Y. Leung, “Experimental Investigation Of The Single-Phase Friction Factor And Heat Transfer Inside The Horizontal Internally Micro-Fin Tubes In The Transition Region,” Proceedings of ASME-JSME-KSME Joint Fluids Engineering Conference 2011, AJK2011-FED, July 24-29, 2011, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, JAPAN, 2011.
  7. L. M. Tam, H. K. Tam, J. Ghajar, W. S. Ng, I. W. Wong, K. F. Leong, C. K. Wu, “The Effect Of Inner Surface Roughness And Heating On Friction Factor In Horizontal Micro-Tubes,” Proceedings of ASME-JSME-KSME Joint Fluids Engineering Conference 2011, AJK2011-FED, July 24-29, 2011, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, JAPAN, 2011.
  8. H. K. Tam, L. M. Tam, J. Ghajar, “Experimental Analysis of the Single-Phase Heat Transfer and Friction Factor inside the Horizontal Internally Micro-Fin Tube,” Proceedings of AJTEC2011 ASME/JSME 2011 8th Thermal Engineering Joint Conference March 14-17, 2011, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 2011.
  9. L. M. Tam, H. K. Tam, J. Ghajar, “Simultaneous Heat Transfer And Pressure Drop Measurements For A Horizontal Micro-Tube,” Proceedings of AJTEC2011 ASME/JSME 2011 8th Thermal Engineering Joint Conference March 14-17, 2011, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 2011.
  10. Luo, J., Wong, S. F., Tam, L. M., and Yang, Z., Study on the critical success factors of applied ERP and Knowledge Management for enhancing precision level of forecasting in manufacturing enterprises, Proceeding of the 3rd International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Industrial Application (PACIIA2010), IEEE, Vol. IV, pp. 41-44, December 4-5, Wuhan, China 2010. (EI)
  11. S. C. Tam, H. K. Tam, L. M. Tam, and T. Zhang, “New Optimization Method, the Algorithm of Changes, for Bin Packing Problem,” Proceedings of the IEEE Fifth International Conference on Bio-Inspired Computing: Theories and Applications (BIC-TA 2010), University of Hunan, Changsha, China, September 23 – 26, 2010. (EI)
  12. Ghajar, A. J., Tam L. M., Tam, H. K. Wan Q., “The Effect of Inner Surface Roughness on Friction Factor in Horizontal Microtube”, Proceedings of the 2nd  International Conference on Mechanical and Electronics Engineering (ICMEE 2010), Vol. 1, pp. 59-63, August 1st to 3rd, 2010, Tokyo, Japan (EI).
  13. Tam L. M., Tam H. K. Chu W. W. and Ghajar, A. J., “Experimental Analysis of the Single-Phase Heat Transfer and Friction Factor inside the Horizontal Internally Micro-Fin Tube”, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Mechanical and Electronics Engineering (ICMEE 2010), Vol. 1, pp. 44-48, August 1st to 3rd, 2010, Tokyo, Japan (EI).
  14. Tam H. K., Tam, L. M., Ghajar, A. J., and Lei, C. U, “Comparison of Different Correlating Methods for the Single-phase Heat Transfer Data in Laminar and Turbulent Flow Regions”, Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Computational Mechanics (ISCM II) and 12th International Conference on Enhancement and Promotion of Computational Methods in Engineering and Science (EPMESC XII), pp. 614-619, Hong Kong-Macau, Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, 2009
  15. H. K. Tam, L. M. Tam, Ghajar, A. J., and Cheong C. W., “Development of a Unified Flow Regime Map for a Horizontal Pipe with the Support Vector Machine”, Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Computational Mechanics (ISCM II) and 12th International Conference on Enhancement and Promotion of Computational Methods in Engineering and Science (EPMESC XII), pp. 608-613, Hong Kong-Macau, Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, 2009
  16. Tam, S. C., Tam, H. K., Chio, C. H. and Tam, L. M., “Use of Algorithm of Changes for Optimal Design of Heat Exchanger”, Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Computational Mechanics (ISCM II) and 12th International Conference on Enhancement and Promotion of Computational Methods in Engineering and Science (EPMESC XII), pp. 857-862, Hong Kong-Macau, Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, 2009
  17. Tam, H. K., Tam, L. M. and Ghajar, A. J., “Heat Transfer Correlation for Two-phase Flow in Vertical Pipes Using Support Vector Machines”, Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium in Multiphase Flow, Xi’an, China, July 11-15, 2009
  18. Tam, L. M., Ghajar, A. J., Tam, H. K., and Tam, S. C., “Development of a Heat Transfer Correlation for the Transitional Flow in a Horizontal Tube using Support Vector Machines,” Proceedings of the 2008 ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, Jacksonville, Florida, August 10-14, 2008.
  19. Tam, L. M., Ghajar, A. J., Tam, H. K., and Tam, S. C., “Development of a Flow Regime Map for a Horizontal Pipe with the Multi-Classification Support Vector Machines,” Proceedings of the 2008 ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, Jacksonville, Florida, August 10-14, 2008.
  20. Sheu, L. J., Chen, H. K., Chen, J. H., Tam, L. M., Chen, W. C. and Lin, K. T., Complete Synchronization of Chen-Lee Systems by Partial Variables, 2nd International Symposium on Nonlinear Dynamics, October 27-30, Shanghai, China.
  21. Tam, L. M., Ghajar, A. J., Tam, H. K., Tam, S. C., Factor Analysis for Forced and Mixed Convection Laminar Heat Transfer in a Horizontal Tube Using Artificial Neural Network, ASME-JSME Thermal Engineering and ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, July 8-12, 2007, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
  22. Wong, P. K., Tam, L. M., Vong, C. M., and Li, K., Modeling and Prediction of Automotive Engine Specific Fuel Consumption Using Support Vector Machines, Proceeding of Pan-PRD Central Cities Regional Cooperation & Development in Scitech Advisory Forum, pp. 237-245, Nov. 9-12, 2006, Macau.
  23. Wong, P. K., Tam, L. M., Study on Solar-Powered Hybrid Electric Compressor for Automotive Air-Conditioning Systems, Proceeding of Pan-PRD Central Cities Regional Cooperation & Development in Scitech Advisory Forum, pp. 294-308, Nov. 9-12, 2006, Macau.
  24. Tam, H. K., Tam, S. C., Ghajar, A. J., Tam, L. M., Factor Analysis for Convective Heat Transfer Problem by Using the ANN Method, COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, EPMESC X, pp. 657-664, Aug. 21-23, 2006, Sanya, Hainan, China,2006 Tsinghua University Press & Springer-Verlag. (Winner in student paper competition)
  25. Tam, L. M. Sin, V. K., Sun, H. I., Wong, K. I., Investigation of the Particulate Matters with the aid of CFD, COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, EPMESC X, pp. 216-221, Aug. 21-23, 2006, Sanya, Hainan, China,2006 Tsinghua University Press & Springer-Verlag.
  26. Tam, L. M., Sin, V. K., Lao, S. K., and Choi, H. F., CFD Analysis of Fire in a Forced Ventilated Enclosure, COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, EPMESC X, pp. 222-229, Aug. 21-23, 2006, Sanya, Hainan, China,2006 Tsinghua University Press & Springer-Verlag.
  27. Sin, V. K., Tam, L. M., Choi, H. F., and Lao, S. K., Numerical Simulation of Atrium Fire using Two CFD Tools, COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, EPMESC X, pp. 207-215, Aug. 21-23, 2006, Sanya, Hainan, China,2006 Tsinghua University Press & Springer-Verlag.
  28. Vong, C. M., Wong, P. K., Tam, L. M., and Li, K., “Preprocessing of Automotive Engine ECU Data”, Proceedings of the 4th Regional Inter-Universiyt Postgraduate Electrical and Electronics Engieering Conference (RIUPEEEC 2006), Macau.
  29. Sheu, L. J., Chen, H. K., Chen, J. H., Tam, L. M., and Chen, W., C., Chaos in Newton-Leipnik System with a Fractional Order, 2005 International Symposium on Nonlinear Dynamics, Abstract pp 78, He-818, CD, December 20-21, Shanghai, China, 2005
  30. Tam, L. M., Sin, V. K., Leong, I. S., Tam, H. K., An Investigation of the Usage of Small Scale Furnace for Fire Resistance Test, GHMT Guangzhou-Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan Engineer (Macau) Forum, pp. 113-118, Macau, 2005
  31. Sin, V. K., Sun, H. I., Tam, L. M., Wong, K. I., “Numerical Experiment of Thermal Comfort in a Bedroom Equipped with Air Conditioner”, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Enhancement and Promotion of Computational Methods in Engineering and Science, pp. 787-794, November 25-28, 2003, Macau.
  32. Tam, L. M. and Lai, K. H., “Computer-aided Design and Evaluation of Ground source Heat Pump Systems for Macao”, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Enhancement and Promotion of Computational Methods in Engineering and Science, pp. 621-625, November 25-28, 2003, Macau.
  33. Tam, H. K., Lei, K. U., Cheong, K. W., Tam, L. M., “Open Source Building Surveillance Systems”, Proceedings of Symposium – Electrical & Mechanical Facilities for Intelligent Buildings, pp. 17-23, 3rd of November, 2003, Macau.
  34. Tam, L. M., Tam, H. K., Leong, M. I., “An Investigation of Air Duct Leakage Testing Methods”, Conference of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Quality”, 25th of July, Macau, 2003.
  35. Ghajar, A. J., Tam, L. M., and Tam, S.C., “A Simple Heat Transfer Correlation for Three Inlet Configurations Using Artificial Neural Network in the Complex Transition Flow Regime”, Proceedings of the 2003 ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, July 21-23, 2003, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  36. Ghajar, A. J., Tam, L. M., and Tam, H. K., “Heat Transfer Correlation for Two Phase Flow in Vertical Pipes Using Artificial Neural Network,” Proceedings of Congress 2003 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and R&D Expo, November 15-21, 2003,Washington, D.C.
  37. Tam, L. M., Tam, S. C., Tam, H. K., Lei, K. U., “Open Source Surveillance System”, Proceedings of Symposium on Technological Innovation in Macau, pp. 67-71, 14th of December, Macau, 2002.
  38. Ghajar, A. J., Tam, L. M., Tam, S. C., “A New Heat Transfer Correlation in the Transition Region for a Horizontal Pipe with a Reentrant Inlet –Using Artificial Neural Network”, Proceeding of the 12th International Heat Transfer Conference, vol. 2, Elsevier, pp 189-194, 2002
  39. Tam, L. M., Tam, S. C., Tam, H. K., Lei, K. U., “Linux Based Bi-Directional Monitor And Control System”, Proceeding of the 13th Chinese Process Control Conference, pp. 736-739, Macau and Zhuhai, China, July 29-August 2, 2002

Services

Selected Professional and Community Services

  1. Board of Director of the Civil Engineering Laboratory representing the Macau SAR, 2013~2015
  2. Chairman, the Macau Institute of Engineers, 2012~
  3. Member of Evaluation Committee, Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation Fund, appointed by the Chief Executive of Macau SAR, 2011~
  4. Member, Traffic Consultation Committee, appointed by the Chief Executive of Macau SAR, 2011~
  5. Associate Editor, Heat Transfer Engineering, 2010~
  6. Reviewer for the following journals
    • International Journal of Computational Science (IJCS)
    • International Journal of Nonlinear Sciences and Numerical Simulation
    • International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
    • Journal of Nonlinear Analysis-B
    • International Journal of Modern Physics B by World Scientific
    • Nonlinear Dynamics
    • Heat Transfer Engineering
  7. Invited Speaker, Special Science and Technology Seminar, “The Wonder of Micro Mechanical World” for Pui Ching Middle School, November 2009.
  8. Tender Evaluation Committee for Bus Management System, February 2011.
  9. Tender Evaluation Committee for Macau Light Transit Railway, Phase I, April 2008~January 2009.
  10. Member of the Academic Committee for the Pan-PRD Central Cities Regional Cooperation & Development in Scitech Advisory Forum, 2006, Macau.
  11. The Association for Promotion of Science and Technology of Macau, consultant, 2004~present
  12. 2006泛珠三角區域中心城市科技諮詢合作發展論壇學術委員會委員
  13. Fun Science Competition, umpire, 1996~present
  14. Member of the examination committee for the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration technicians, invited by the Labor Affair Bureau, 2005
  15. Session  Chairman, EPMESC IX – the 9th International Conference on Enhancement and Promotion of Computational Methods in Engineering and Science, November 2003
  16. Reviewer for EPMESC IX – the 9th International Conference on Enhancement and Promotion of Computational Methods in Engineering and Science, March 2003

Selected Major Internal Services

  1. Department Head of Electromechanical Engineering, 1999-2009
  2. University Senate, member, 1996~2012
  3. University Graduate Study Committee, 2008~present
  4. FST Academic Council, member, 1996~present
  5. FST Pedagogic Committee, member, 1997~present
  6. Faculty Level Promotion Panel Committee, member, 2012
  7. University Level Promotion Super-panel Committee, member, 2011
  8. University Level Promotion Super-panel Committee, member, 2010
  9. FST Staff Development Program Committee, 2011~
  10. Selection Committee for Undergraduate Direct Admission, as chairman and member of the EME section, 2000~present
  11. Selection Panel for Admission of Master Program, as chairman and member of the EME section, 1999~present.
  12. Member of the Task Force on Research Bases and Labs of New UM Campus, 2010~
  13. University Sport Committee, member, 2002~2004

Professional Affiliation

  1. Senior member, CMES
  2. Member, ASME
  3. Member, AEM

Contact Details

Faculty of Science and Technology
University of Macau, E11
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Macau, China

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Telephone: (853) 8822-4465
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