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Yuntong She is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Engineering, holding this position since 2024 after progressing from Assistant Professor (2012-2019) to Associate Professor (2019-2024). His research focuses on computational hydraulics with specialization in cold regions engineering and infrastructure resilience.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta (2004-2008)
- M.Sc. in Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University (2000-2003)
- B.Sc. in Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University (1996-2000)
Dr. She's research centers on river ice engineering, freeze-up/breakup processes, and ice jam flood forecasting, with additional expertise in sediment transport, urban drainage systems, and oil pipeline integrity. His work combines advanced computational modeling with field data analysis to address hydraulic challenges in cold climates, particularly focusing on infrastructure protection and climate change adaptation. Recent projects demonstrate strong integration of machine learning techniques for ice quantification and transient analysis for pipeline monitoring.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2019-2023) reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) river ice dynamics and flood forecasting (40% of publications), particularly ice jam formation and breakup initiation; (2) pipeline safety and leak detection using transient analysis methods (25%); and (3) renewable energy system performance in cold climates, especially snow impacts on solar panels (15%). His work consistently bridges theoretical modeling with practical engineering applications in Canadian river systems.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Editor's Choice award from Science of the Total Environment (2020)
- CGU-HS CRIPE Gerard Medal for river ice research (2009)
Dr. She actively supervises graduate students, as evidenced by multiple publications with student first authors across river ice, pipeline, and renewable energy topics. His teaching portfolio includes core courses CIV E 431 Water Resources Engineering, CIV E 395 Civil Engineering Analysis III, and specialized CIV E 636 River Ice Engineering. Research collaborations span multiple Canadian institutions with field studies concentrated in the Mackenzie Delta and North Saskatchewan River systems.
His laboratory work involves computational modeling of ice processes and pipeline systems, utilizing both proprietary simulation tools and public-domain models like River1D. Current projects focus on climate change impacts on river ice regimes and machine learning applications for real-time infrastructure monitoring in cold regions.
