Vladan Babovic

Professor Vladan Babovic is a leading academic and scientist in hydroinformatics at the National University of Singapore's Department of Civil Engineering. His career spans over three decades, focusing on data-driven research, computational hydraulics, and decision-making under climate uncertainties. He holds adjunct roles at the University of Idaho and University of Iowa. Babovic pioneered research institutes like the Singapore Delft Water Alliance (SDWA) and NUSDeltares, recognized with the Albert Winsemius Award in 2014.

Education includes a Double Ph.D. from Delft University of Technology, M.Sc. in Hydroinformatics, and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of Sarajevo. His expertise spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, hydrological modeling, and real options analysis for infrastructure resilience. Key contributions include genetic programming applications in hydrology and AI-driven climate adaptation strategies.

Research interests emphasize integrating AI with environmental systems, including deep learning for flood mechanisms, physics-informed rainfall-runoff models, and data assimilation techniques. He has advised multiple institutions and served on councils like the International Association for Hydro-Environmental Research and the Singapore Coastal Climate Adaptation Panel.

Notable awards include the IWA Fellowship (2012), Arthur Thomas Ippen Award (1999), and recognition as a Chartered Engineer. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing global water challenges through innovative methodologies and adaptive infrastructure design.