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Research Group
| Coastal Ocean and Sediment Transport Research Group (PI：Zhi-Cheng Huang) The primary area of our research is coastal oceanography and coastal engineering. We focus on specific research topics including hydrodynamics of coral and algal reefs, sediment transport, nearshore turbulence, surf-zone dynamics, and ocean wave dynamics. We use modern observing and analysis techniques, combining with theories and numerical simulations to study the physical processes of multi-scale and multiphase flow dynamics in nature ocean environments. In addition to apply modern commercial instruments, we develop new techniques to measure the flow momentum, waves, sediment properties, and high-resolution coastal topography. We hope that the knowledge learned can help us to understand the nature coastal processes and shed some light on developing strategies for coastal hazard mitigation and environmental protection.    |
| Marine Physical Observation Research Group (MPORG) (PI：Hwa Chien) Our research primarily focuses on the development of in-situ and remote sensing technologies for the marine meteorology monitoring. We apply these observational data to develop analytical methods for scientific purposes, such as monitoring Arctic Ocean sea-ice melting and studying the physical processes of air-sea interactions. On a practical level, we provide data analysis results that support decision-making for disaster mitigation related to marine hazards, coastal zone and maritime governance, and offshore wind power design, construction, and operation. In recent years, we have emphasized the development of remote sensing technologies, including collaboration with the Taiwan National Space Agency to develop techniques for analyzing microwave signals reflected off the ocean surface from navigation satellites. This serves as a foundation for the data inversion technology of Taiwan's indigenous meteorological satellite, Triton. On the other hand, in the field of shore-based ocean High Frequency radars, we have developed key technologies for antenna array radar data analysis, as well as the establishment and operation of a national high-frequency radar station network encircling Taiwan.   |
| Surface Hydrology Research Group (PI：Ming-Hsu Li) Our research focuses on land hydrological processes, hydrological cycles, water resources, and natural hazards topics, as well as the impacts of climate change, extreme events, and human activities on changes in their characteristics and variabilities. Field observations, data analysis, system dynamic modeling, AI, and numerical models are our tools to support the development of scientific evidence-based climate change adaptation. Considering the challenges in climate change mitigation, how science and technology policy can better support the development of net-zero technologies is investigated. Transdisciplinary research is our key approach to developing solution pathways against climate change risks in both transition and physical aspects.  |
| Tsunami Science Research Group (PI：Tso-Ren Wu) Our laboratory specializing in simulation of complex hydrodynamic processes, including the precise simulation of the tsunamis, three-dimensional landslide simulation, the simulation of three-dimensional debris flow, bridge local scour under the severe floods, impact from debris flow with boulders and driftwood, multi-scale storm surge flood simulation, and so on. Our laboratory has been the global leader in three-dimensional hydrodynamic modeling. Through the volume of fluid (VOF) method and MPI parallel computation, the complex simulations on the tsunami and flood can be fast accomplished with structures and real topography. Recently, our lab has completed the development on the scour and debris flow modeling. Outstanding students are more than welcome to join us.   Tsunami Modeling
  3D simulation on breaking waves and local scour
  3D landslide simulation
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| Typhoon and Ocean Research Group (PI: I.-F. Pun) Typhoons are among the most destructive natural disasters on Earth, posing a significant threat to coastal regions in the tropics and subtropics, resulting in substantial damage and loss of life every year. Ocean conditions and air-sea energy exchanges play a crucial role in the genesis and intensification of typhoons. Our group focuses on the interaction between typhoons and the underlying ocean layers by taking advantage of satellite remote sensing data, advanced ocean observations, and model simulations. Our goal is to enhance our understanding of typhoon intensity changes, ocean variability, and their connections to climate change.  |
| Water Informatics & Smart Ecosystems Research Group (PI：Pei-Yuan Chen) Our research interest is resolving hydrology-related interdisciplinary problems and advancing the climate-smart ecosystem to meet sustainable development goals by integrating existing data, information, knowledge, wisdom, and tools connecting them to deliver tailored scientific results to end users. The WISE lab is especially experienced in risk assessment of water supply/stormwater drainage/heatwaves in rural and urban and interdisciplinary adaptation under climate change:
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