On May 28, Associate Professor Shi Xiaogang, Director of Research at the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability, University of Glasgow, delivered the 18th installment of our Watershed Ecological Security Lecture Series, presenting cutting-edge research on
“
Can Artificial Intelligence Provide Solutions for Hydro-climatic Extremes?
”
Hosted by the South-to-North Water Diversion
School
(School of Water Resources & Modern Agriculture) and held in Conference Room 305 of the School of Water Resources on the East Campus, the event drew participants from Nanyang Water Resources Bureau, Meteorological Bureau, and university faculty and students.
At the beginning of the lecture, Professor Shi began by discussing the current status of global water disasters, the evolution of terrestrial hydrological models, and water resource management practices, critically analyzing the limitations of traditional models in addressing climate extremes. He then demonstrated how AI-enhanced hydrological models developed by his team significantly improve prediction accuracy for extreme hydro-climatic events, showcasing cutting-edge and transformative research methodologies. In the interactive session, Professor Shi engaged in in-depth discussions with attendees from Nanyang Water Resources Bureau, Meteorological Bureau, and academic representatives, addressing practical challenges in water resource management.
This lecture series continues to bridge academic research and practical solutions, advancing our capability to safeguard ecological security in the middle route source regions of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project while elevating the university’s research profile in addressing global water challenges.
Written & Photo by: Deng Minjie & Zhang Jun
Source: NYNU Academic Activities (Chinese)
https://www.nynu.edu.cn/info/1048/29901.htm
