Sponsored by Maccaferri (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

SYNOPSIS

1. Is Sustainable Reinforced Soil Structure Costly?

This session breaks down the perception that sustainable systems like Paramesh are expensive. It covers what Paramesh is, backed by full-scale testing and case studies. We’ll also look at durability, design codes, and specification standards—answering why this solution is not just viable, but practical for long-term use.

2. Rockfall – Are We Just Gambling?

This topic questions the idea that rockfall protection is unpredictable. Using real case studies, we’ll review available systems and their performance. We’ll also touch on how IoT and monitoring tools can reduce uncertainty and support proactive design.


BIODATA OF SPEAKERS

1. Ir. Saiffuddin bin Sheafi

Ir. Saiffuddin bin Sheafi, graduated from University Teknology Malaysia in 2006 with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering. He is an engineering professional with over 18 years of experience in consultancy, contracting, and manufacturing within the hydropower, mining, and water resources sectors. Currently serving as the Technical Manager at Maccaferri Malaysia, he has played a pivotal role in delivering engineering solutions for both local and international projects, often in highly challenging topographical and climatic conditions. Throughout his career, Ir. Saiffuddin has been actively involved in major infrastructure and resource projects, specializing in the design, construction, and management of tailings and water dams, tunnels and underground structures, mine waste dumps, rock slope stability, dam safety, flood mitigation, and risk assessments. His deep technical knowledge, coupled with a strategic approach to engineering solutions, ensures sustainable and innovative project outcomes. Committed to excellence in geotechnical and structural engineering, he continues to contribute to the advancement of the industry through his leadership and expertise.


2. Mr. Muhammad Asyraf Rosli

Muhammad Asyraf Rosli is a geotechnical engineer with 9 years of experience in foundation design, ground engineering, and site investigation. He holds a degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Civil engineering from The University of Newcastle, Australia. After nearly a decade at Arup Kuala Lumpur—where he led and supported major infrastructure and development projects such as the Ho Chi Minh City Metro, MRT Lines 2 and 3, and deep excavations for commercial complexes and data center developments—he now works as a Technical Engineer at Maccaferri.

In his current role at Maccaferri Malaysia, Asyraf specializes in natural hazard mitigation, focusing on rockfall barrier and debris flow barrier design. He is currently involved in the design of these protective systems for the Kenyir Dam area, a site known for its complex terrain and geohazard risks. He also supports river protection solutions, high reinforced soil slope helping to safeguard infrastructure and communities from erosion and flood threats.

With a strong foundation in both design and site execution, he is known for his technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and commitment to delivering practical and sustainable engineering solutions.