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Dr. Steven Weijs is an Associate Professor and Associate Head (Graduate Programs) in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), part of the Faculty of Applied Science. He leads research in water resources management, hydrology, and information theory applications in environmental systems. His work explores optimizing information flows from observations to decision-making in complex water systems.
- Education: PhD (2011) and M.Sc. (2004) in Water Resources Management from TU Delft, Netherlands.
- Postdoctoral Research: AXA Research Fund fellowship (2011–2013) at EPFL, Switzerland, followed by roles in environmental fluid mechanics and cryospheric science groups.
Research Interests: Mountain hydrology, catchment dynamics, flood forecasting, uncertainty quantification, and information theory-based monitoring strategies. He teaches CIVL 418 Engineering Hydrology and contributes to UBC’s Master of Engineering Leadership in Integrated Water Management.
Publications focus on sensor networks, data-driven hydrology, flood analysis, and environmental decision-making. Notable work includes novel methods for streamflow prediction in ungauged basins and optimal monitoring network design.
- Awards: Leading Scholar (Green College, 2016–2018), AXA Research Fund Postdoctoral Fellowship.
He collaborates on projects like WeSenseIt, a citizen observatory initiative, and develops low-cost sensing technologies for hydrological monitoring. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in water resource management.
