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Fangfang Zhu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. She previously held roles as a Teaching Fellow in Applied Mathematics (2012) and Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering (2013–2020). Her research focuses on coastal dynamics, including beach morphodynamics, coastal hazards modeling, coastal ecosystems, and surface water systems. She actively contributes to global environmental challenges, such as coastal erosion and climate change adaptation, through theoretical and numerical studies.
Dr. Zhu earned her BEng in Environmental Engineering from Hohai University (2007) and a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Nottingham, UK (2012). She has secured grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Ningbo Science and Technology Bureau, supporting projects like 'Hydrodynamics and sediment transport in the swash zone' (2016–2018) and 'Beach morphodynamics in the swash zone under multiple swash events' (2018–2021).
Her research interests emphasize coastal processes and urban environmental solutions. She explores topics such as sediment transport mechanisms, swash zone dynamics, and the implementation of nature-based solutions like sponge cities. Recent work highlights community perceptions of climate adaptation strategies and numerical modeling of coastal systems using advanced equations.
Dr. Zhu serves as a peer reviewer for journals including Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Coastal Engineering, and Journal of Coastal Research. Her teaching portfolio spans hydraulics courses (CIVE1015, CIVE2025, H23H13) and experimental fluid mechanics (H23EXF), reflecting her expertise in water systems and coastal dynamics.
Her research group, Natural Resources and Environment Research Group, collaborates on international projects addressing coastal hazards and urban water management. Key contributions include advancing theoretical frameworks for coastal morphodynamics and evaluating innovative green infrastructure in sponge cities.
