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Professor Dapeng Yu is a leading academic in river dynamics and flood modeling, holding the position of Professor of River Dynamics at Loughborough University since 2019. He co-founded Previsico, an insurtech company providing real-time flood forecasting solutions, and serves as its Chief Scientific Officer. His professional roles include Visiting Professor at East China Normal University (2017–2020), Editorial Board member for Frontiers of Earth Science and Journal of GeoVisualisation and Spatial Analysis, and Enterprise Director at Loughborough’s Department of Geography.
Yu’s research focuses on urban flood modeling, emergency response during floods, and climate change impacts. Key interests include flood inundation dynamics, flood forecasting systems, and vulnerability assessment of critical infrastructure. His work integrates computational methods (e.g., deep learning, hydrodynamic modeling) with geospatial analysis to improve disaster resilience.
Notable contributions include advancing surface water flood simulation techniques, evaluating emergency service accessibility during disasters, and modeling flood impacts on vulnerable populations. His research spans global regions, with case studies in China, the UK, and coastal cities. Yu has co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to flood risk management and urban resilience.
Professional service includes roles on EPSRC’s Peer Review College, NERC Grant Assessment Panel, and international advisory boards. His work bridges academia and industry, reflected in Previsico’s commercial flood prediction tools for insurers, governments, and humanitarian organizations.
