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Hire Ri Hong K.
New Zealand
USD 120 /hr

Chartered Associate Geotechnical Engineer (CPEng) | Expert in 3D FE Modelling (PLAXIS), Deep Excavations & Tunnels

Profile Summary
Subject Matter Expertise
Services
Writing Technical Writing
Research Feasibility Study, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis
Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting
Data & AI Predictive Modeling
Product Development Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Compliance , Concept Development, Packaging Design
Work Experience

Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Andy O'Sullivan Geotechnical Engineering

September 2024 - Present

Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

Tonkin and Taylor Ltd

October 2023 - September 2024

Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Jacobs International Consultants Pte Ltd

August 2022 - October 2023

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Golder Associates/WSP

May 2018 - July 2022

Education

Master of Science (MSc) in Geotechnical Engineering

National University of Singapore (NUS)

January 2020 - December 2022

Certifications
  • Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)

    Engineers Australia / Engineering New Zealand

    August 2025 - Present

  • National Engineering Register (NER)

    Engineers Australia

    August 2025 - Present

  • APEC Engineer / IntPE

    International Engineering Alliance

    August 2025 - Present

Publications
CONFERENCE PAPER
Ri Hong (Cyrus) Kee Fabric-Aware Foundation Design in Metastable Glaciogenic Silts: A Dual-Site Case History. 21st International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Vienna 2026.
Ri Hong (Cyrus) Kee Influence of Soil Microstructure and Rate-Dependent Behaviour on Geotechnical Performance: insights from Case Studies in Australia and New Zealand.
Ri Hong (Cyrus) Kee RATE‑AWARE PILE DESIGN IN GLACIOGENIC SILTS: FROM FABRIC TO SERVICEABILITY. Piling and Ground Improvement Conference 2026.
DISSERTATION THESIS
Ri Hong (Cyrus) Kee THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS FOR EARTH PRESSURE BALANCE (EPB) TUNNELLING.