ChM. Ts. Dr. Tan Kok Weng
Head of Programme (MEnvTech and MSustConstMgt programmes)
Designation: Associate Professor
Faculty / Institute / Centre : Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology
Department / Unit: Department of Environmental Engineering
Telephone No: +605-4688888 ext 4637
Fax: +605-4661313
Email Address: tankokweng@utar.edu.my
Webpage Extension URL: http://staff.utar.edu.my/tankokw
Scopus Profile : https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=54786091800
Google Scholar Profile : https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=W42y9EUAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
Orcid ID : 0000-0001-6965-0624
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia ( Environment and Development )
Master of Science, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia ( Environment and Development )
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia ( Chemistry )
Professional
Qualification:		 MMIC, P.Tech.

Journal

  1. Yuk Feng Huang, Ali Najah Ahmed, Jing Lin Ng, Kok Weng Tan, Pavitra Kumar and Ahmed ElâShafe. 2022. Rainfall Variability Index (RVI) analysis of dry spells in Malaysia. Natural Hazards. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-022-05234-w
  2. Paveethira Suppiah, Kok Weng Tan,Kah Seng Chin, Yuk Feng Huang. 2020. Assessment of Climate Hazards Using PRECIS Regional Climate Model (RCM): A Case Study in Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia. Journal of Environmental Science and Management, 23(2): 50-59.
  3. Kok Weng Tan and Eu Han Khaw. 2020. Environmental Health Risk Assessment of Fe, Zn, As, Cd and Pb Concentration in Selected Asian Rice Grain (Oryza sativa). Environmental Management and Sustainable Development 9(4):49-59.
  4. Nakayama, A., Tan, J.K. and Tan, K.W.,2019. Study of characteristics of flow through typical storm water drain inlets by stimulation. Memoirs of Construction Engineering Research Institute, 61, pp.13-21.
  5. Kok Weng Tan, Phui Nying Loh & Yuk Feng Huang. 2019. Development Of Climate Hazards Decision Support System: A Study Of Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. Carpathian Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 14, (2): 495 – 504.
  6. Kit Fai Fung, Yuk Feng Huang, Chai Hoon Koo & Kok Weng Tan. 2019. Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) and Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) Drought Characteristic and Trend Analysis Using The Second Generation Canadian Earth System Model (CanESM2) Outputs Under Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 8.5. Carpathian Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, 14, (2): 495399 – 408.
  7. Chau Yuan Lian; Yuk Feng Huang; Jing Lin Ng; Majid Mirzaei; Chai Hoon Koo; Kok Weng Tan: 2019. A Proposed Hybrid Rainfall Simulation Model: Bootstrap Aggregated Classification Tree-Artificial Neural Network (Bact-Ann) for the Langat River Basin, Malaysia, Journal of Water and Climate Change 10 (1): 1-10. SCI Journal.
  8. Bashir M.J.K., Tao G.H., Abu Amr S.S., Tan K.W.2018. Public concerns and behaviors towards solid waste minimization using composting in Kampar district, Malaysia. Global NEST Journal .20,2.  316-323. SCI Journal.
  9. Kok Weng Tan,  Ke Zheng Sze and Eu Ha Khaw. 2018. Determination of Heavy Metals Concentration and Risk Assessment for Tropical Fishes in Kampar Mining Lake, Malaysia. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin. 27(8). 5340-5347. SCIE Journal,
  10. Kok Weng Tan and Ke Zheng Sze. 2017. Determination of Heavy Metal Concentration in Fish Species in Kampar Mining Lake, Perak State of Malaysia. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin. 26(6). 4202-4207. SCIE Journal,
  11. Kok Weng Tan and Phui Nying Loh. 2017. Climate Change Assessment on Rainfall and Temperature in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia Using Regional Climate Downscaling Method. Carpathian Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences 12(2) 413-421. SCIE Journal.
  12. Nor Hanisah Mohd Hashim, Kok Weng Tan and Yvonne Ling. 2016. Determination of Thermal Comfort for Social Impact Assessment: Case Study in Kota Damansara, Selangor, Malaysia. American Journal of Applied Sciences 13(11), 1156-1170. Scopus Journal
  13. Phui Nying Loh and Kok Weng Tan. 2016. Assessment Of Community Adaptations on Climate Change Impacts in Cameron Highlands Using Principal Components Analysis. Journal of Global Ecology and Environment. 5(2), 83-90.
  14. Kok Weng Tan & Weng Chee Beh. 2016. Evaluation of Water Quality and Benthic Macrointervebrates Fauna Relationship Using Principal Component Analysis (PCA): A Case Study of Cameron Highlands Malaysia. Environmental Management and Sustainable Development. 5(1). 187-208.
  15. Kok Weng Tan & Weng Chee Beh. 2015. Water Quality Monitoring Using Biological Indicators in Cameron Highlands Malaysia. J. Sustainable Development. 8(3) 28-42. Scopus Journal
  16. Ajmal Ismail, John Ch’ng Loi Kok* & Tan Kok Weng. 2014. Simulation Of Energy Harnessing From Speed-Breakers In Male', Maldives. Asian Journal of Water Environment. 1(2). 1-18.
  17. Tan Kok Weng & Mazlin Mokhtar. 2013. Local Perception on Joint Management Towards Integrated Water Resources Management in Chini Lake, Malaysia. Journal of Environmental Research and Development. 8(2). 346-355.
  18. Mazlin Mokhtar, Ekhwan Toriman, Md. Abdullah Abraham and Tan Kok Weng.  2011. Institutional challenges for integrated river basin management in Langat River Basin, Malaysia. Water and Environment Journal. 24(4) 495-503.. SCI Journal,
  19. Tan Kok Weng & Mazlin Mokhtar. 2011. Emerging Issues Towards Sustainable River Basin Management in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. Environment and Natural Resource J. 9(2): 47-58.
  20. Tan Kok Weng and Mazlin Bin Mokhtar*. 2010. Towards Integrated Water Resources Management Approach in Malaysia: A Case Study in Pahang River Basin. Environment and Natural Resource J. 8(2): 47-58.
  21. Tan Kok Weng, Jongdee Toim* & Mazlin Bin Mokhtar. 2010. Stakeholder Engagement Practice: An Experience in IWRM-Based Mekong River Basin Development Plan Forum. Environment and Natural Resources J. 8 (2). 24-30.
  22. Tan Kok Weng & Mazlin Mokhtar*. 2010. Evaluation of social perception on water issues in Cameron Highlands (Malaysia) by Principle Factor Analysis. J. of Environmental Science and Engineering. 4 (4) p.45-52.
  23. Tan Kok Weng & Mazlin Mokhtar*. 2009. An Appropriate Institutional Framework Towards Integrated Water Resources Management in Pahang River Basin, Malaysia. European Journal of Scientific Research. 27, (4) p.536-547.

Book chapter

  1. Tan Kok Weng, Mazlin Bin Mokhtar and Md.Abdullah Abraham Hossain. 2011. Institutional Concerns towards Integrated Water Resources Management in Malaysia. in Gamini Herath (ed.). Institutional Aspects of Water Management: Evaluating the Experience. Nova Science Publishers, New York. ISBN. 978-1-61470-395-2.
  2. Md. Abdullah Abraham Hossain, Tan Kok Weng and Mazlin bin Mokhtar. 2011. Water Institutional Change in Bangladesh: Experiences and Future Needs. in Gamini Herath (ed.). Institutional Aspects of Water Management: Evaluating the Experience. Nova Science Publishers, New York. ISBN. 978-1-61470-395-2.
  3. Tan Kok Weng and Mazlin Bin Mokhtar. 2009. Issues and Challenges Towards Sustainable Pahang River Basin Development and Management. in Mazlin Mokhtar, Salmijah Surif, Tan Kok Weng and Lee Jing (ed.). Roundtable Dialogue on Integrated water resources management (IWRM) research direction towards sustainable river basin development and management in Malaysia. LESTARI UKM.
  4. Salmijah Surif and Tan Kok Weng. 2009. Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Research Towards Sustainable River Basin Development and Management. in Mazlin Mokhtar, Salmijah Surif, Tan Kok Weng and Lee Jing. Roundtable Dialogue on Integrated water resources management (IWRM) research direction towards sustainable river basin development and management in Malaysia. LESTARI UKM.
  5. Tan Kok Weng and Mazlin Bin Mokhtar. 2009. Water Resources and Climate Change. Training Module on Developing the Capacity of NGOs for the Practical Implementation of IWRM in Malaysia. Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Malaysian Capacity Building Network for IWRM (MyCapnet) and International Capacity Building Network for IWRM (CapNet). ISBN 978-983-9444-91-9.
  6. Mazlin Mokhtar, Mohd. Abdullah Abraham Hossain, Shaharuddin Mohd. Ismail, Tan Kok Weng and Hood Salleh. 2009. Co-management of Natural Resources within a River Basin: A Novel Approach for Effective Water Governance in Malaysia. pg 88. in Gillian Ainsworth and Stephen Garnett (ed.). RIMBA: Sustainable Forest Livelihoods in Malaysia and Australia. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Charles Darwin University Australia.

 

Proceeding Papers

  1. Hassan K.S.M., Huang Y.F., Koo C.H., Weng T.K., Ahmed A.N., Elshafie A.H.K.A. (2022) Forecasting of Reservoir Inflow Using Machine Learning—Case Study: Klang Gate Dam Reservoir. In: Al-Emran M., Al-Sharafi M.A., Al-Kabi M.N., Shaalan K. (eds) Proceedings of International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Intelligent Systems. ICETIS 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 322. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85990-9_4

  2. Chin Kah Seng, Tan Kok Weng, Akihiko Nakayama 2021. Development of Statistically Downscaled Regional Climate Model based on Representative Concentration Pathways for Ipoh, Subang and KLIA Sepang in Peninsular Malaysia. IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 945 012022.

  3. Ping Khang Choong, Kok Weng Tan, Kah Seng Chin, 2021. Reliability Assessment of Regional Climate Modeling: Case study in Johor State, Malaysia IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 945 012023.

  4. Kah Seng Chin and Kok Weng Tan. 2018.  Evaluation of SRE Scenarios For Penang, Selangor And Johor In Peninsular Malaysia Using PRECIS Regional Climate Model (RCM). International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering (ICCEE), 3-5 Oct 2018. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

  5. Kok Weng Tan and Loh Phui Nying. Development of Climate Hazards Indicators Based on Drivers–Pressures–State–Impacts–Responses (DPSIR) Framework: Case Study in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. The 37th World Congress of IAHR, 13-18 August 2017. PWTC Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

  6. Kok Weng Tan and Loh Phui Nying. Flood Disaster and Climate Change Assessment In Cameron Highlands. UTAR-UST Workshop On Risk Reduction And Management. 12-14 Oct. 2016. National Central University (NSU), Chung Li, Taiwan

  7. Tan Kok Weng. Integrated Water Resources Management: Ensuring Water Security in Malaysia. Youth Sustainable Water Resources Education and Hub Development In Apec Region. 05- 07 Sept. 2016 National Pingtung University Science And Technology (NPUST), Conference Hall, Pingtung Province, Chinese Taipei.

  8. Tan Kok Weng and Loh Phui Nying. 2015. Climate Change Projection in Highland Region: Case Study in Cameron Highlands. 3th International Conference on Water Resources. 24-25 Nov. 2015. Langkawi.

  9. Tan Kok Weng, Mazlin Bin Mokhtar and Mazlina Mahmud. 2009. Challenges Towards Sustainable Challenges Towards Sustainable Water Resources Management in Cameron Highlands. 1st Conference on Water Chemistry and Health. 24-25Nov. 2009. Putrajaya, Malaysia.

  10. Tan Kok Weng & Mazlin bin Mokhtar. 2009. Issues and Challenges Towards Integrated River Basin Management in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. International Conference on Water Resources, 26-27 May 2009, Langkawi, Malaysia.

  11. Mazlin Mokhtar & Tan Kok Weng. 2008. Integrated water resources management in Malaysia: The Role of Effective Institutional Framework. IV International Symposium on Transboundary Waters Management, 15th – 18th October 2008.  Thessaloniki, Greece.

  12. Mazlin B. Mokhtar, Rahmah Elfithri, Tan Kok Weng, Adnan A. Hezri. 2008. Ecosystem Approach for Coastal Zone Management in Malaysia: Reframing Research and Policy Requirement for Sustainability. 2008. The 7th International Scientific Symposium 2008: Natural Hazards and Changing Marine Environment in the Western Pacific. 19-23 May 2008. Sabah, Malaysia.

  13. Tan Kok Weng & Mazlin Mokhtar. 2007. Implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management in Pahang River Basin, Malaysia: Some Issues and Challenges. 1st Asia Pacific Water Summit: International Forum on Water Environmental Governance in Asia, 3-4 December 2007. Beppu, Japan

  14. Tan Kok Weng & Mazlin Mokhtar. 2007. Integrated Water Resources Management of the Pahang River Basin, Malaysia: A Study on Initiatives to Strengthen the Institutional Framework. 3rd Southeast Asia Water Forum, 22-27 October 2007. Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

  15. Tan Kok Weng & Mazlin Mokhtar. 2007. Interpretation of River Water Quality Data by Chemometric Techniques: Pahang River as a Case Study. International Conference on Mathematic Sciences 2007. Bangi, Malaysia.

  16. Tan Kok Weng & Mazlin Mokhtar. 2005. Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Approach in Pahang River Basin, Malaysia: Towards Sustainable Development. International Conference on “Governing for Sustainability in the Asia Pacific”, 12 - 14 April 2005. Putrajaya, Malaysia.

 

Magazine

  1. Tan Kok Weng. 2016. Towards A Community Based Approach in Integrated Water Resources Management. The Ingenieur, 65, Page 20-29. Board of Engineers Malaysia.

  2. Tan Kok Weng and Loh Phui Nying. 2017. Climate Change Projection in Cameron Highlands Using Regional Climate Model. The Ingenieur, 70, 36-46. Board of Engineers Malaysia.