Joseph Lam

Introduction:
Joseph is a chartered mechanical engineer with more than 29 years’ experience in design, implementation and life cycle asset management of airport infrastructure and airport systems. He joined the Airport Authority during the planning and construction stage of HKIA in 1994.

Being a key member in the engineering and technology development of the airport infrastructure and systems from planning, design to operation and maintenance. He successfully implemented a number of critical projects to upgrade E&M systems and airport special systems. Including the Automated People Mover (APM) System, Baggage Handling System (BHS), chiller system, seawater supply system, modernization of escalators, aircraft loading bridges and enabling of 5G network of HKIA.

Experience:
In airport sustainable and innovation development, Joseph directs the engineering team for the strategic project namely Airport City Link. The project remarks the first public Autonomous Vehicles (A) transportation in Hong Kong with Vehicle to Everything (V2X) technology to realise Fleet Orchestration concepts in Airport Operations implementation.

He implemented high speed BHS to match the extended terminal footprint, airport specific Airfield Ground Lighting LED technology, modern security system involving access control, CCTV, electronic systems, etc. He also realized innovative energy saving projects with application of airport data and weather to reduce energy cost on chiller system. He also planned full solution for electrical vehicles and concept trial on hydrogen tractors in the airport.

Community:
Joseph act as the Chairman of the Airport Authority Staff Club Committee, it serves to connect 2,500+ AA staff members and enhance their well-being through organising recreational activities.
In engineering field, he serves as International Professional Review Interviewer of Institution of Mechanical Engineers and members Engineering Alumni Association of The University of Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

1. To raise awareness through the HKIA Renewable Diesel Pilot on the immediate benefits of Renewable Diesel as a low carbon, drop-in fuel that can be used in vehicles and equipment. This may lead to an increase in Renewable Diesel demand in HK and the provision of an affordable and stable supply to many HK users who wish to decrease transportation emissions.

2. To support the trial of low-carbon alternate technologies and fuels, AAHK will pilot the use of hydrogen–powered cargo tractors within HKIA – this pilot will also support the government’s overarching goals for hydrogen application in HK.