Xixi Wang

Dr. Xixi Wang is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Old Dominion University (ODU), USA. He holds a Ph.D. from Iowa State University and has held academic positions at institutions including Tsinghua University and Inner Mongolia Agricultural University. His research focuses on hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources management with a particular emphasis on climate change impacts, soil-water-vegetation interactions, and stormwater management.

Education:

• Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Iowa State University, 2001
• M.S., Tsinghua University, 1993
• B.S., Tsinghua University, 1989

Research Interests:

• Climate change effects on water resources
• Evaporation dynamics in water-limited soils
• Watershed hydrology and best management practices
• Groundwater dynamics and stormwater infrastructure
• Low Impact Development (LID) practices

Awards & Recognitions:

• 2022 Most-Cited Researcher in the World (Elsevier)
• Fulbright Scholar
• NSF-IRES Project Leadership

Professional Activities:

• Editorial roles: Editor-in-Chief, Guest Editor, Associate Editor
• Conference Convener and Referee since 2001
• Lead investigator on NSF-IRES projects and international collaborations

His research integrates field observations, remote sensing, and advanced modeling to address pressing environmental challenges, particularly in semi-arid and coastal regions.