Horace Ku
About Horace Ku
Horace Ku is a Practice Area Lead for Structural & Furnace Bindings at Hatch in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, where he has worked for 20 years. He specializes in the structural design of smelting furnaces and oversees construction material and cost estimates for expansion projects in the mining and refining sectors.
Work at Hatch
Horace Ku has been employed at Hatch since 2004, serving as the Practice Area Lead for Structural & Furnace Bindings. In this role, he leads structural engineering efforts for various expansion projects specifically in the mining and refining sectors. His responsibilities include overseeing construction material and cost estimates, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and within budget.
Education and Expertise
Horace Ku holds a Master of Science in Engineering (M.Sc.Eng.) in Structural Engineering from Queen's University, which he completed from 1998 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Sc.Eng.) in Civil Engineering from the same institution, studying from 1994 to 1998. His educational background is complemented by a focus on the structural design of smelting furnaces, particularly in the area of furnace bindings.
Background
Horace Ku's educational journey began at Diocesan Boys' School, where he studied from 1986 to 1991. He then attended Northfield Mount Hermon School, achieving his High School Diploma from 1992 to 1994. Following his secondary education, he pursued higher education at Queen's University, where he completed both his undergraduate and graduate studies in engineering.
Previous Experience
Before joining Hatch, Horace Ku worked as a Junior Civil Engineer at Holcim Group Support (Canada) Ltd. from 2000 to 2003. In this position, he gained valuable experience in civil engineering, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in structural engineering and project leadership.