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Wenzhe TangProfessor

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Tsinghua University, China

Innovative Strategies For Project Delivery, Partnering In

Twz@Mail.Tsinghua.Edu.Cn

Personal Information

Position: Professor

Dept. of Hydraulic Engineering

Tsinghua University

New Hydraulic Building

Beijing 100084, China

Tel: +86-10-62794324

Email: twz@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn

Educational Background

2001-2005     Ph.D. in Engineering Construction Management, School of Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Australia

1995-1997      Bachelor in Management, Tianjin University, China

1987-1992      Bachelor in Engineering, Tsinghua University, China

Work Experience

2018-present Professor, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University; Deputy Head, Department of Construction Management, Tsinghua University

2007-2018   Associate Professor and Director, Institute of Project Management and Construction Management, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University

2007         Lecturer, Institute of Project Management and Construction Management, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University

2005-2007  Research fellow, Institute of Project Management and Construction Management, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University

2000-2001   Visiting scholar, Department of Geological and Civil Engineering, The University of Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia

1992-2000    Consulting, planning and design engineer, Guangxi Electric Power Design and Research Institute

Teaching Courses

Project Delivery, for International postgraduates

Advanced Project Management, for postgraduates

Engineering Economics, for undergraduates

Project Management, for undergraduates

Water Engineering Design,for undergraduates

Research Interests

Partnering, Cooperative risk management, Natural hazards, Hydropower development, Energy management, International project management, Engineering-Procurement-Construction project delivery, Construction standards,Project Investment

Research Projects

1) Cooperative stakeholder management and decision support system for hydropower development in the Yangtze River, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

2) Research on standards for international construction projects, Power China

3) International Engineer-Procure-Construct Project delivery system, SinoHydro Corporation

4) Alliancing in international project development, SinoHydro Corporation

5) Study on Risk Management and Decision Support System of Hydropower Development in South-West China, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

6) International Project Management Manual, Three Gorges Corporation

7) International Engineer-Procure-Construct Hydropower Project Management, Power China

8) Research on South-West Water Resources Development in China, National Natural Science Foundation of China

9) EPC Project Management under FIDIC Condition, The Eighth Hydropower Development Company of China

10) Risks/rewards Allocation in South-West River Development, China Education Ministry

11) Partnering-based Engineering Risk Management, National Natural Science Foundation of China

12) Study on River Development for Hydropower Enterprises, National Natural Science Foundation of China Key Project

13) Collaborative Risk Management in Construction, Returned Oversea Chinese Scholar of China Education Ministry

14) Case studies of Construction Standards, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Construction

15) International Infrastructure Development Analysis, Power China

16) Capabilities for Emerging International Business, Power China

17) Water Conservancy Construction Management Innovation and Practice, Ningxia Water conservancy construction center

18) Construction Management Innovation and Practice of Large-scale EPC Hydropower Projects, Yalong River Basin Hydropower Development Co., Ltd

19) Social Assessment of the Ayeyarwady River Basin, Myanmar, China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research

20) Large-scale EPC Hydropower Project Management, The Seventh Hydropower Development Company of China

21) Management Mechanism of South-West Hydropower Development, State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering

22) Risk Management of South-West Hydropower Development, State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering

Professional Service

Board Member of Yangtze River Management Association

Deputy Director, Science Popularization Committee of Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society

Editorial Board Member of Project Management Technology

Member of American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE)

Member of Construction Industry Board (CIB)

Member of Hydro-Electric Power Engineering Association of China

Examiner of National Natural Science Foundation of China, to examine the proposals for applying grants from National Natural Science Foundation of China

Examiners, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management-ASCE, Journal of Management in Engineering-ASCE, Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, Project Management Journal, Natural Hazards Review, Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, Algorithms, Built Environment Project and Asset Management

Honors and Awards

2019    Hydropower Science and Technology Award  (Grade I),Chinese Society of       Hydroelectric Engineering

2019    Electric Power Innovation Award of China (Grade I), China Electricity Council

2019 Science and Technology Award of Power China (Outstanding Winner), Power China

2019  Merit Paper Award,The 24th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate

2018  Science and Technology Award of Power China (Grade I) , Power China

2017    Excellent Paper Award (Contract management of international EPC

projects), China Project Management Association

2015     Excellent Paper Award (Empirical study on risk management of international EPC

hydropower projects), China Project Management Association

2014     Outstanding Individual Award of Postgraduate Education in Hydraulic Engineering

of China, National Board of Postgraduate Education in Hydraulic Engineering

2014    Outstanding Individual Award, Tsinghua University

2013    Excellent Paper Award (Procurement management of EPC projects in international

project management), China Project Management Association

2013    Outstanding Individual Award,  School of Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University

2012    Teaching Achievement Award (Grade I), Tsinghua University

2011    Teaching Award for Young Scholars (Highest honor for young scholars), Tsinghua

University

2008    Teaching Award for Training New Students, Tsinghua University

2000    Excellent Quality Management Award (Optimum Design of the Spill Way of Pinban Hydropower Project for Water Energy Offsetting), Construction Industry of China

2000    Excellent Quality Management Award (Optimum Design of the Spill Way of Pinban

Hydropower Project for Water Energy Offsetting), Electric-Power Industry of China

1997    Excellent Paper Award (Construction Supervision of Daguangba Hydro-electric

project), Guangxi Hydro-Electric Power Engineering Association of China

Academic Achievement

Publications

1) Tang W.*, Shen W., Lei Z., Wang S., Duffield C.F., Wei Y., Hui K. Holistic hydropower scheme for China. Nature , 2016, 532(7597): 37.(SCI)

2) Tang, W.*, Li Z., Qiang, M., Wang,S., Lu. Y. Risk management of hydropower development in China. Energy, 2013, 60: 316-324. (SCI)

3) Tang W.*,Li, J., Lei, Wang, E. Creating social-physical resilience: Lessons from Wenchuan Earthquake. Natural Hazards, 2015, 79 (2): 1111-1132. (SCI)

4) Lei Z., Tang W.*, Duffield C., Zhang L., Hui F.. The Impact of Technical Standards on International Project Performance: Chinese Contractors' Experience , International Journal of Project Management, 35 (2017) ,1597–1607(SSCI)

5) Shen W., Tang W.*, Wang S., Duffield C.F., You R. Enhancing Trust-Based Interface Management in International Engineering-Procurement-Construction Projects, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2017, 143(9): 04017061. (SCI)

6) Zhang Q., Tang W.*, Duffield C.F., Hui F., Zhang L., Zhang X. Improving Design Performance by Alliance between Contractors and Designers in International Hydropower EPC Projects from the Perspective of Chinese Construction Companies,Sustainability, 2018, 10(4), 1171.(SSCI/SCI)

7) Yang Y.; Tang W.*; Shen W.; Wang T.; Enhancing Risk Management by Partnering in International EPC Projects: Perspective from Evolutionary Game in Chinese Construction Companies, Sustainability, 2019, 11(19):5332. (SSCI)

8) Lei Z.; Tang W.*; Duffield C.F.; Zhang L.; Hui F. K. P; You R.; Qualitative Analysis of the Occupational Health and Safety Performance of Chinese International Construction Projects, Sustainability, 2018, 10(12):4344. (SCI)

9) Shen W.; Tang W.*; Atthaset S.; Lei Z.; Duffield C.F.; Hui F. K. P.; Understanding the Green Technical Capabilities and Barriers to Green Buildings in Developing Countries-A Case Study of Thai, Sustainability, 2018, 10(10):3585. (SCI)

10) Yang Y., Tang W.* Research on a 3D Predator-Prey Evolutionary System in Real Estate Market. Complexity, 2018. (SCI)

11) Shen W., Tang W.*, Wang S., Duffield CF, Hui F., Wei Y.. Causes of Contractors’ Claims in International Engineering-Procurement-Construction Projects, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 2017, 23(6): 727–739. (SCI)

12) Wang S., Tang W.*, Qi D., Li J., Wang E., Lin Z., Colin F. Understanding the Role of Built Environment Resilience to Natural Disasters: Lessons Learned from the Wenchuan Earthquake, Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities-ASCE, 2017, 31(5): 04017058 . (SCI)

13) Shen W., Tang W.*, Atthaset S., Duffield CF, David W., Hui F., Wei Y. Critical Success Factors in Thailand's Green Building Industry, Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 2017, 324 . (SCI)

14) Lei Du, Tang W.*, Chunna Liu, Shuli Wang, Min Huang, and Yongzhi Zhou. Enhancing EPC Project Performance by Partnering in International Markets: Perspective from Chinese Construction Companies. International Journal of Project Management, 2016, 34(1): 30-43. (SSCI)

15) Wang T., Tang W.*, Qi D. Enhancing Design Management by Partnering in Delivery of International EPC Projects: Evidence from Chinese Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management-ASCE, 2015, 04015099. (SCI)

16) Wang T, Tang W.*, Colin F D, et.al. Relationships among Risk Management, Partnering and Contractor Capability in International EPC Project Delivery, Journal of Management in Engineering-ASCE, 2016. (SCI)

17) Wang, S., Tang W.*, Li Y. Relationships between owner’ capabilities and hydropower project performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management-ASCE, 2013,139 (9): 129-141. (SCI)

18) He, W., Tang, W.*, Wei,Y., Colin F, Duffield, Lei, Z. Evaluation of Cooperation during Project Delivery: An Empirical Study on the Hydropower Industry in Southwest China, Journal of Construction Engineering and Management-ASCE,  2015, 142(2): 04015068. (SCI)

19) Shen, W., Choi, B., Lee, S., Tang, W.*, Haas, C.T. How to improve interface management behaviors in EPC projects?: The Roles of formal practices and social norms, Journal of Management in Engineering-ASCE, 2018. (SCI)

20) Zhang, X., Tang, W.*, Huang Y., Zhang, Q., Duffield C.F., Li, J., Wang, E. Understanding the causes of vulnerabilities for enhancing social-physical resilience: Lessons from the Wenchuan Earthquake. Environmental Hazards,2018. (SSCI)

21) Wang S.; Shen W.; Tang W.*; Wang Y.; Duffield, C.F.; Hui F.K.P.. Understanding the social network of stakeholders in hydropower project development: An owners' view, Renewable Energy, 2019, 132:326-334. (SCI, SSCI)

22) Chuenchum. P.; Xu M.; Tang W.*; Estimation of Soil Erosion and Sediment Yield in the Lancang–Mekong River Using the Modified Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation and GIS Techniques, Water, 2019, 12(135):12010135. (SCI)

23) Chuenchum. P.; Xu M.; Tang W.*; Predicted Trend of Soil Erosion and Sediment Yield from Future Land Use and Climate Change Scenarios in the Lancang–Mekong River by Using the Modified RUSLE, International Soil and Water Conservation Research, 2020. (SCI)

24) Tang, W*. Qiang M. Duffield, C.F. Young, D. M. Lu Y. Enhancing TQM by partnering in construction,Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice-ASCE , 2009, Vol.135(4),129-141  (SCI).

25) Tang, W*. Qiang M. Duffield, C.F. Young, D. M. Lu Y. Incentives in the Chinese Construction Industry,Journal of Construction Engineering and Management-ASCE, 2008,Vol. 134(7), pp.457-467. (SCI)

26) Tang, W*. Qiang, M. Duffield, C.F. Young, D. M. Lu, Y. Risk Management in the Chinese Construction Industry,Journal of Construction Engineering and Management-ASCE, 2007, Vol. 133(12), pp.944-956.(SCI)

27) Tang, W*. Duffield,C.F. Young, D.M. Partnering Mechanism in Construction: An Empirical Study on the Chinese Construction Industry,Journal of Construction Engineering and Management-ASCE, 2006, Vol. 132(3),pp. 217 – 229.(SCI)

28) Lin Z., Qiang M.*, Tang W., Fan Q., Liu Q. Multi-Dimensional Project Management Models for Mega-Construction Companies and Their Applications, Science China-Technological Sciences, 2011, Vol.54, pp.118-124. (SCI)

29) Tang, W*. Duffield C.F. Young, D.M. Developing a matrix to explore the relationship between partnering and Total Quality Management in construction, Journal of Harbin Institute of Technology,2004, Vol.11(4), pp.422-427, (EI)

30) Tang, W.*, Wang, T., Sun H., Qi D., (2016). “Game analysis of design incentives for delivering international hydropower EPC projects”, Journal of Tsinghua University, 56(4): 354-359.

31) Wang, T., Tang, W.*, Qi D., Du L. (2016). “Enhancing design management in international EPC projects based on partnering”. Journal of Tsinghua University, 56(4): 360-364,372.

32) Wang, S., Tang, W.*, Shen,W., Lei, Z. (2016). “Stakeholder cooperation management in hydropower development projects”. Journal of Tsinghua University, 56(5): 558-56

33) Fu H., Shen, W., Tang, W.*, Wang, S. (2016). “Study on construction project bidding supervision” Project Management Technology, 2:  68-71.

34) Sun, H., Tang, W.*, He, W., Wang, T. (2015). “Empirical study on risk management of international EPC hydropower projects.” Project Management Technology. 2015, (1): 110-113.

35) Wen, J., Tang, W.*, Yuan, J., Li, W., Zeng F. (2014). “Geotechnical risk management”. Project Management Technology. 12(5): 63-67.

36) He, W., Tang, W.*, Wei, Y., and Wang, T. (2014). “Study on cooperative game theory of project participants in South-West China hydropower.” Project Management Technology. 12(1): 84-88.

37) Liu, C., Huang, M., Tang, W.*, An, X. (2013). “Partnering based core competence of Chinese contractors in international markets.” Journal of Tsinghua University, 9: 1249-1254

38) Huang, M., Liu, C., Tang, W.*, and An, X. (2013). “Role of partnering in core competence of large contractors in international markets.” Journal of Tsinghua University.

39) Wang, S., Tang, W.*, Qiang, M., and Qi, D. (2013). “Organizational design of hydropower development firms.” China Sciencepaper, 8(5): 477-480.

40) Xie, K., Tang, W.*, Qi, D., Jia, Z., and Du, L. (2013). “Procurement management of EPC projects in international project management.” Project Management Technology, 11(8): 17-23.

41) Shen, W., Tang, W.*, Lei, Z., Du, L., and He, W. (2013). “Claim management of EPC projects in international project management.” Project Management Technology,11:  109-112.

42) Qi, D., Wang, S., Tang, W.*, Xie, K., and Li, J. (2013). “Built system role in natural disasters management-An example of Wenchuan earthquake.” Project Management Technology, 11(6): 28-32.

43) Peng, Q., Tang, W., Li, Y., and Wang, J. (2013). “Case study of hydropower project performance in China.” Techno-economics & Management Research, 4: 22-26.

44) Wang, J., Tang, W., Li, Y., and Shen, Y. (2013). “Study on capabilities of hydropower development project.” Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 32 (6): 341-348.

45) Peng, Q., Zou, X., Tang, W., and Zeng Y. (2012). “Human resources management of large hydropower enterprises.” Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 31(4):257-262.

46) Du, L., Tang, W.*, Liu, C., Huang, M., and Zhou, Y. (2012). “Risk management of EPC projects in international project management based on partnering.” Project Management Technology, 10(10): 41-45.

47) Yao, Y., Tang, W.*, Qiang, M., Lu, Y., and Peng, Q. (2012). “Influence of incentive mechanism on partnership in hydropower development management in China.” Journal of Economics of Water Resources, 30(5): 43-48.

48) Li, Z., Tang, W.*, and Qiang, M., Lu, Y., and Peng, Q. (2012). “Study on risks in hydropower development in China.” Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 32(1): 293-298.

49) Li, Yu., and Tang, W.* (2011). “Performances of large hydropower projects in China.” Journal of Economics of Water Resources, 29(5): 38-42.

50) Peng, Q., Tang, W., and Chen, C. (2011). “Organizational changes of hydropower development enterprises in China.” Journal of Economics of Water Resources, 29(6): 32-36.

51) Huang, M., Liu, C., Tang, W.*, An, X. (2011). “Core competence of large contractors in international markets.” Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 4:235-240.

52) Guo, L., and Tang, W.* (2011). “Engineering equipment cost forecast.” Project Management Technology, 2:99-102.

53) Tang, W.*, Qiang, M., Wang, Z., Zhao, J., and Wang, G. (2010). “Mechanism of integrated water management in China.” Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 29: 62-67.

54) Tang, W.*, Qiang, M., Lu, Y., Yu, Z., Chen, Y., and Peng, Q. (2008). “Study on river development of hydropower enterprise based on partnering.” Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 27(3): 1-5.

55) Tang, W.*, Qiang, M., Lu, Y., Chen, Y., and Peng, Q. (2008). “Research on management of partnership in Construction.” Water Power, 34(3): 9-13.

56) Tang, W.*, Qiang, M., and Lu, Y. (2006). “Partnering-based project risk management research.” Water Power, 32(7): 1-4.

57) Tang, W.*, and Qiang, M. (2005). “The roles of consulting engineering in Austrian construction industry.” Construction Economy, 276: 42-48.

58) Huang, M., Liu, C., Tang, W.*, and An, X. (2010). “Comparative study between international and domestic contractors.” Water Power, 36(8): 85-89.

59) Huang, M., Liu, C., Tang, W.*, An, X. (2010). “Study on core competence of Chinese contractors in international markets”. Project Management Technology, 4:13-17.

60) Tang, W.* (1997). “Construction Supervision of Daguangba Hydro-electric project.” Guangxi Electric Power Engineering, 4: 48-55.

61) Tang, W.* (1996). “The application of a new technology of moist concrete spraying in the Daguangba Hydropower Station.” Guangxi Electric Power Engineering, 3: 37-41.

62) Tang, W.* (1995). “The excavation and supporting methods for the underground plant construction of Daguangba Hydropower Project.” Science and Technology Information of Guangxi Electric Power Construction, 4:30-35.

63) Tang, W*. Duffield C.F. Young, D.M. Relationship contracting: a perspective from Australian and Chinese participants, The Australian Universities Building Educators Association (AUBEA)Conference, Newcastle, Australia,2004,  pp. 278-288

64) Tang, W*. Duffield C.F. Young, D.M. Superintendent’s role in the construction of Daguangba Hydropower Project in China, The International Cost Engineering Council (ICEC) Melbourne 2002 World Congress, 2002, Melbourne, Australia

65) Guo L., Tang, W.* (2011). “Risk management engineering equipment.” 10th Project Management Conference of China, Xi’an, China.

Books/Chapters

1) Construction Management Innovation and Practice of Large-scale EPC Hydropower Projects;China Water and Power Press, 2020

2) International Engineering Standard System and Practice. Tsinghua University Press,Beijing, 2019

3) International EPC Hydropower Project Management Theory and Practice.  Tsinghua University Press,Beijing, 2014

4) Understanding the Green Building Industry in Thailand. In: Green Building in Developing Countries. Green Energy and Technology. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. 2020: 161-180.

5) Cha.3: Risk management of hydropower projects in Southwest China, Hydroelectricity and power electronics: environmental impacts, emerging  technologies, and challenges,Nova Science Publishers, 2014

6) Cha. 3: Risk management in construction industry of China, Chinese Construction Industry Development Report-2008, China Architecture and Building Press, Beijing, 2008

7) Cha. 3: Partnering in construction industry, Chinese Construction Industry Development Report-2007, China Architecture and Building Press, Beijing, 2007