Shihao Xi
PhD Student
I'm a PhD student and Graduate Research Assistant in the Water Intelligence Lab. Prior to joining UD, I gained extensive experience in environmental engineering, urban stormwater management modeling, and municipal infrastructure design. My current research focuses on developing comprehensive methodological frameworks for simulating and managing urban and watershed stormwater.
Education
- MS Municipal Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2023
- BS Municipal Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2020
- BS Finance, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2020
Currently working on
- 1D/2D Coupled Hydrodynamic Modeling
Coupling the 1D EPA-SWMM drainage network with the 2D Synxflow surface model for high-fidelity urban inundation mapping.
- 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.
Publications
- Street-to-pipe diagnosis of compound rain–tailwater flooding
S. Xi, Y. Hu · Earth's Future, 14(4), e2026EF008402 · 2026