Program Committee Purpose
The purpose of our Program Committee is to revitalize monthly programs aimed at advancing the technical capacity and professional development of civil engineers. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of knowledge sharing amongst peers, recognizing it as a cornerstone of growth and innovation in our field. By curating engaging and relevant events, workshops, and seminars, we aim to provide our members with valuable opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement. Through our commitment to excellence and collaboration, we strive to empower civil engineers to tackle current and future challenges with confidence and expertise.
Committee Aims/Goals
- ASCE GGB offers technical and social events to engage and educate local members.
- ASCE GGB expands its geographic reach and promotes technological advancement.
- ASCE GGB coordinates with local chapters of other professional organizations in the civil engineering industry to organize various events collectively.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE CHAIR
With over 30 years of experience in structural engineering, including seven years in Japan specializing in earthquake-resistant design, Mr. Yusuf Z. Gündoğdu has extensive expertise in high-performance earthquake engineering. His experience includes the design of critical structures such as long-span bridges, tall buildings, base-isolated hospitals and data centers, onshore and offshore structures, integrating innovative damping solutions for new design and retrofitting.
He holds a Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering. He is an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the Japan Society of Seismic Isolation (JSSI), the International Association for Bridges & Structures (IABSE), the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), and the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).
With a global perspective and multilingual proficiency in Turkish, Japanese, French, and English, he is dedicated to professional development within the engineering community. He is a registered professional engineer (PE) in California. He serves as president of Fuji Engineering and Miyamoto International Türkiye and chairs the Program Committee for ASCE’s Golden Gate Branch of the San Francisco Section.
Outreach Committee Purpose
The purpose of our Outreach Committee is to stimulate continuous growth within our organization by actively engaging with communities and professionals, thereby widening the demographic membership base. We are committed to cultivating the next generation of civil engineers by providing educational opportunities, mentorship programs, and networking events tailored to the needs and interests of young professionals. Through strategic outreach initiatives, we aim to foster inclusivity, diversity, and innovation within our field, ensuring a vibrant and sustainable future for civil engineering.
Outreach Committee Goals
- ASCE GGB aims to broaden coverage by ensuring inclusive programs to foster membership growth.
- ASCE GGB cultivates the next generation of engineers through mentorship.
UPCOMING EVENTS
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 2024-06-17 09:00:00-16:00:00 | Event TBD |
| 2024-07-21 07:30:00-09:00:00 | Event Title TBA |
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OUTREACH COMMITTEE CHAIR
Dr. Ezra Tjung is currently a Senior Engineer at Exponent in Oakland, California, USA. He has several years of geotechnical consulting experience including in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hong Kong and Indonesia. Currently, he focuses on failure analysis and litigation support for infrastructure projects with significant geotechnical aspect. Passionate about teaching, Ezra is also serving as a Lecturer of the Smart Construction and Civil Engineering Department at the Calvin Institute Technology in Jakarta, Indonesia. This is his first involvement the ASCE Golden Gate Branch.
Ezra completed his PhD at the University of California, Berkeley (2020) in geotechnical engineering, with a focus on numerical modeling with the Material Point Method and applications to 3D landslides and dam failures. Prior to that, he obtained his MS (2016) in geotechnical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, and his BEng (2014) in Civil and Structural Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
The San Francisco Bay Area is the 6th city Ezra has ever lived in (each city for more than 3 years the others being Jakarta, Palembang, Tangerang, Singapore and Hong Kong). He enjoys photography, Christian theology, plays the piano, sings in choir and a die-hard Liverpool fans.
Finance Committee Purpose
The purpose of our Finance Committee is responsible for overseeing the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of our organization. We ensure the proper allocation of the annual budget to balance member benefits with program objectives. By closely monitoring expenses, we ensure that membership dues support the organization’s growth. Additionally, the Finance Committee will streamline the Gateway Payment System on the Golden Gate Branch website for event registration, provide detailed monthly financial reports and annual statements, and lead fundraising efforts for special events and scholarships.
Program Committee Goals
- ASCE GGB aims to sponsor programs for local students and young engineers by investing in social and technical events, as well as scholarships, to build competency and engagement.
- ASCE GGB continues to grow its membership by demonstrating accountability and transparency in managing income and expenses.
FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Mr. Raymond Chu is the Finance Committee Chair in the ASCE Golden Gate Branch. He also currently serves as Vice President and Treasurer for the ASCE San Francisco Section Younger Member Forum (SF YMF). His previously served as Professional Development Chair and Treasurer for SF YMF.
Raymond’s involvement with ASCE began in 2018 at the UC San Diego Student Chapter. His notable appointments at the student chapter included Project Manager for the 2021 Steel Bridge Project Team and Symposium Chair for the 2022 ASCE Pacific Southwest Symposium (PSWS). These two appointments were significant because 2021 year was the first year that the team competed in a supplemental competition and PSWS 2022 was the first in-person ASCE student symposium in two years – both due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Raymond Chu earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, San Diego and a Master of Science from the University of California, Berkeley – both in structural engineering. He is currently a structural engineer in the Civil Structures team at Kairos Power, an advanced nuclear engineering startup headquartered in Alameda, CA. He uses his knowledge and training in structural engineering to enable the world’s transition to clean energy.
