Jia Zhang
Postdoctoral Researcher
I'm a postdoctoral researcher in the Water Intelligence Lab, where I use numerical hydrologic models to study groundwater flow, salinity transport, and coastal flooding. Before coming to Delaware, my research focused on seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers. My work integrates hydrology, numerical modeling, and high-performance computing to better understand coastal water hazards and support more resilient water-resources management.
Education
- PhD Hydraulics and River Dynamics, Hohai University, 2025
- BS Hydraulic and Hydropower Engineering, Hohai University, 2019
Currently working on
- DEEDs: Coastal Groundwater and Flooding in Lewes
High-resolution groundwater modeling of tidal propagation and nuisance flooding beneath Lewes, Delaware.
- Nuisance Flooding Digital Twin
A high-resolution digital twin of Lewes, Delaware coupling urban drainage with surface topography to simulate sunny-day tidal flooding.
- Developing Engineering practices using Ecosystem Design Solutions (DEEDS)
DEEDS is a collaborative project that uses nature-based solutions, engineering, modeling, and community engagement to strengthen coastal resilience.
- IMPACTs: Tidal Aquifer Modeling at the St. Jones Reserve
A variable-density groundwater model of tidal flow and salinity transport in a coastal aquifer.