Jianjun Huang

Jianjun Huang is a Researcher at The University of Western Australia (UWA), affiliated with the School of Earth and Oceans. He holds a PhD in Ocean Engineering from UWA (2025), an MEng in Harbour, Coastal and Offshore Engineering from Hohai University (2021), and a BEng in Harbour, Waterway and Coastal Engineering from Hohai University (2018). His research focuses on nearshore hydrodynamics, wave-structure interactions, and nature-based coastal protection solutions using artificial reefs and kelp forests. He employs experimental methods and numerical modeling to study wave energy dissipation, porous media dynamics, and sustainable coastal defense strategies.

Key research contributions include parametric modeling of wave transformation across porous reefs, quantifying wave dissipation mechanisms, and evaluating modular reef designs for coastal protection. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly addressing climate action (SDG 13) and life below water (SDG 13). Huang has published extensively in coastal engineering journals and was awarded the Outstanding Student Abstract Award in 2024 for his research on artificial reef systems.

• Educations:
  • PhD in Ocean Engineering, UWA (2025)
  • MEng in Harbour, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Hohai University (2021)
  • BEng in Harbour, Waterway and Coastal Engineering, Hohai University (2018)
• Awards:
  • Outstanding Student Abstract Award (2024)
• Grants/Advising:
  • Blue Economy CRC project (current postdoctoral research)
  • No listed students/grants explicitly mentioned

Huang collaborates on coastal infrastructure projects and has expertise in experimental hydraulics, CFD simulations, and sustainable marine technologies. His research team contributes to both academic advancements and practical solutions for coastal resilience.