Abstract

Traditional watershed studies focus on hydrologic / hydraulic technology. But the current watershed is no longer just a natural place for water to move. High levels of development and utilization have changed the watershed characteristics. The basin is no longer physical, but a complex of historical, social, economic, cultural, political and natural as well as engineering. Therefore, new ideas, methods and systems are needed to carry out integrated management of the river basin environment. The main purpose of this talk is to discuss the sustainable development of the basin through specific examples of flood risk analysis, water quality management and wetland use.

Presenter Profile

Dr. Huang is a Professor at Sophia University, Japan. He received BSc from Fudan university，Master and Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo. His career includes Associate Professor in Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, the University of Tokyo; Associate Professor at Kanazawa University; Professor at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies. Passionate about water, his study evolved from fluid dynamics to water quality modeling and to integrated watershed science and management. In recent years, his main research focus is sustainability science from water perspective such as wetland conservation and wise use, integration of flood risk analysis with urban planning, innovative water resources management and ecosystem services enhancement as well.