About BTRi
Chief Executive Officer
Ir Dr LEE Da-mang, Daman
Chief Executive Officer
Ir Dr LEE Da-mang, Daman
Ir Dr Lee is a civil engineer who held positions at Arup, Airport Authority Hong Kong, CLP Power and MTR Corporation before joining BTRi. He is passionate about projects whose success hinges on innovation and advanced technology. He regularly draws on expertise from around the world and collaborates with renowned research institutes and universities on testing to raise the standard of engineering projects. Dr Lee also lectures on a range of topics at local universities and greatly values his engagement with young engineers and students.
Dr Lee is committed to leveraging his experience in bridging research and the construction industry to help shape a better built environment for Hong Kong and the wider region.
Section Head
(Applied R&D)
Ir LEE Tai-on
Section Head
(Applied R&D)
Ir LEE Tai-on
Ir LEE Tai-on is the Section Head (Applied R&D) at the BTRi, with over 40 years of experience in engineering and public service. He previously held senior roles in the Water Supplies Department (WSD), including Assistant Director (Mechanical & Electrical) and Chief Electrical & Mechanical Engineer, leading infrastructure operations and project development.
Ir LEE began his career in 1983 after earning a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Hong Kong, completed Scheme A training at Hongkong Electric, and joined WSD in 1987. He became a Chartered Electrical Engineer in 1990 and after retirement, continued serving as Team Leader for M&E Projects of WSD from 2023 to 2025.
Ir LEE has extensive expertise in M&E system management, project delivery, innovation and technology applications, and departmental administration. He remains committed to advancing public infrastructure through engineering excellence and applied research.
Section Head
(Standards Advancement)
Ir YIP Chi-wang
Section Head
(Standards Advancement)
Ir YIP Chi-wang
Ir Yip Chi-wang, Johnny, is the Section Head at the BTRi. He is a Registered Professional Engineer with over 25 years of experience in design and construction, project management and public service for various types of projects. Ir Yip holds a Bachelor degree in Civil and Structural Engineering from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a Master degree in Project Management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
After graduation, Ir Yip worked for renowned consultants, responsible for numerous large-scale commercial and residential developments. He subsequently joined the Buildings Department (BD), where he was responsible for approving building plans and conducting site monitoring to ensure compliance with relevant statutory regulations and standards.
Ir Yip was seconded by the BD to the BTRi in 2025 and is dedicated to uplifting and advancing local building standards, formulating applicable standards for new materials and technologies.