Dr Ze Jiang

Research Associate in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering's Water Research Centre (WRC)

Ze Jiang is an innovative researcher from the Water Research Centre at UNSW who specializes in the fascinating field of hydro-climatology. His research is centered on understanding the impact of climate change on the water cycle, specifically investigating the effects of global warming on future drought patterns. Ze received his PhD in Water Resource Engineering from UNSW, where he developed an incredibly cool method known as Wavelet System Prediction (WASP), capable of predicting sustained hydro-climate changes. Ze's academic journey started with a B.Eng in Environmental Engineering from Hohai University, China. He then pursued a Joint M.Sc in "EuroAquae - HydroInformatics and Water Management" under the partnership of five prestigious European universities. Before relocating to Australia, Ze worked at the Tropical Marine Science Institute of the National University of Singapore, where he contributed to hydrological and crop modeling for two years.

With a passion for exploring the most pressing issues related to climate change and its impacts on the environment, Ze is constantly striving to unravel the mysteries of the water cycle. His groundbreaking research findings have the potential to revolutionize the way we predict hydro-climate anomalies, providing valuable insights to inform future water management strategies.

Ze's unique academic background, combined with his exceptional research skills, make him a promising Early Career Researcher to watch out for. He is driven to make a difference in the world by advancing our understanding of hydro-climatology and its critical role in shaping our planet's future.

Research Interests:

• Hydro-climatological modelling and forecasting (e.g. Wavelet System Prediction)
• Climate change impact on the water cycle (e.g. floods and droughts)
• Hydrology/Hydraulics and water quality numerical modelling
• HydroInformatics and water management

Research Highlights:

• Development of spectral transformation and its application in hydro-climatology
• An open-source tool for improved system modelling: Wavelet System Prediction (WASP)
• Quantification of future changes in drought and agricultural production under global warming
• Postprocessing techniques for correcting climate model simulations in the time-frequency domain
• Development of index-based drought insurance for disaster risk transfer

Teaching Activities:

• CVEN3501 Water Resources Engineering
• CVEN9625 Fundamentals of Water Engineering

Professional Experiences:

• Research Assistant/Engineer in Tropical Marine Science Institute, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Nov. 2015 - Feb. 2018. 
  • Lead the Crop Modelling on Prediction of Rice Yield with DSSAT in Vietnam - Climate Change and Food Security Studies.
  • Involve in the Development of Index-based Drought Insurance for Sovereign Disaster Risk Transfer, World Bank Project. 
  • Involve in the Study on Impact of Climate Change on Inland and Coastal Flooding in Singapore, Public Utilities Board Project.
  • Involve in the Effectiveness of ABC Waters Design Features (Sponge Cities) for Runoff Quantity Control in Singapore, Public Utilities Board Project.