Chong-Yu Xu

Prof. Chong-Yu Xu is a Professor of Hydrology at the University of Oslo's Department of Geosciences, affiliated with the Section for Geography and Hydrology (GeoHyd). He has held this position since 2005, having previously served as an Associate Professor at Uppsala University (1998–2005) and Assistant Professor (1994–1998). His research focuses on hydrological modeling, climate change impacts, regional evapotranspiration, and uncertainty analysis. He teaches courses such as GEO4310 (Stochastic Methods in Hydrology) and GEO4320 (Hydrological Modelling).

Education: BSc in Hydrology (Nanjing University, 1978–1982), MSc in Regional Hydrological Modeling (Free University Brussels, 1986–1988), and PhD in Hydrological Modelling (Free University Brussels, 1988–1992). He has been honored with prestigious awards, including the NHF Lifetime Achievement Award (2022) and IWA Publishing Award (2022). He serves as an honorary professor at institutions like Hohai University and is a doctoral supervisor at multiple universities.

His research spans global, regional, and local hydrological modeling, with a focus on climate change adaptation and water resource management. He leads projects such as the NORHED-II initiative on climate change and ecosystem management in Malawi and Tanzania. His work bridges theoretical hydrology with practical applications, including flood risk reduction and hydropower optimization.

Publications highlight advancements in hydrological extremes, non-stationary drought assessment, and AI-driven flood prediction. Collaborative efforts with international networks like the Nordic Hydrological Association underscore his global impact in hydrological sciences.