Tien Yee

Dr. Tien Yee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Kennesaw State University. He holds a Ph.D., MSc, and BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky. His research focuses on hydraulics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and IoT technologies applied to water resources, transportation, and biofluid mechanics. He leads the Hydrodynamics and Systems Lab, which develops Digital Twin systems for infrastructure monitoring and collaborates with institutions like UC Berkeley and Georgia Tech. Key projects include flamingo feeding mechanics studies published in PNAS, short tunnel lighting simulations in collaboration with the University of Georgia, and bridge scour monitoring with machine learning. His work bridges civil engineering with interdisciplinary fields such as biofluid dynamics and computer science.

Dr. Yee’s educational background includes degrees from the University of Kentucky, and he teaches courses in hydrology, fluid mechanics, and engineering mechanics at KSU. His lab engages students at all academic levels. Though no specific awards are listed, his contributions span multiple high-impact projects and peer-reviewed publications. Collaborations include partnerships with academic institutions and industry partners like Wi-Skies LLC. His research emphasizes practical applications of advanced technologies to solve real-world engineering challenges.