Muhamad Abduh is a Professor of Civil Engineering, and the Vice Rector for Finance, Planning, and Development at the Institut Teknologi Bandung. His research interests are in procurement, logistics, supply chains, productivity improvement, lean construction, simulation of construction operations, sustainable construction, ICT applications and infrastructure management. His PhD from Purdue University focused on the assessment of electronic networking technologies for construction delivery. In a career spanning over 20 years at ITB, he has developed deep links with industry and government and constantly inspiring the Indonesian industry to adopt new concepts and technologies. He is now the chairman of IAMKRI, the Indonesian Professional Society in Lean Construction Management.