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Professor Nigel Wright is a Professor of Water and Environmental Engineering at the University of Birmingham since 2022. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (University of Leeds, 1988) and a BSc in Mathematics (University of Bristol, 1984). His research focuses on flood risk management, climate change adaptation, and computational modeling in hydrodynamics. He has worked internationally across Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Argentina, China, and India, and served as a Visiting Professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Education:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, 1988
- BSc in Mathematics, University of Bristol, 1984
Research Interests: Nigel’s work bridges engineering and environmental science, emphasizing flood resilience, urban wind power generation, and nature-based solutions. He has pioneered computational models for fluid dynamics and morphodynamics in 1D, 2D, and 3D systems, alongside exploring renewable energy and wind effects on urban structures.
Awards & Recognition:
- Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers
- Chartered Engineer
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Grants & Collaborations: Funded projects include collaborations with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Natural Environment Research Council, and Economic and Social Research Council. He leads interdisciplinary teams and advises on flood risk management through a consultancy firm.
Labs & Teams: Active in cross-disciplinary projects across multiple continents, with editorial roles at Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews on Water and Journal of Hydroinformatics.
