Dr. YU-JU HUNG

Postdoc

National Taiwan University

My research focuses on stochastic hydraulic engineering, with an emphasis on modeling sediment transport and evaluating flood risk under uncertainty. I develop stochastic frameworks that extend classical transport theory by incorporating turbulence memory effects, fractional dynamics, and stochastic particle tracking. These approaches improve predictions of suspended sediment behavior during extreme hydrological events, such as typhoons, where conventional deterministic models fall short. During my doctoral studies at National Taiwan University, complemented by a research exchange at EPFL, I advanced stochastic models linking turbulent flow structures to sediment transport dynamics. This work established methods for quantifying uncertainty in sediment concentration and predicting long-range transport processes. My current postdoctoral research expands these foundations to applied risk assessment, focusing on levee safety and flood mitigation strategies under evolving hydrological and geomorphic conditions. My publications span leading journals in hydrology and stochastic environmental research, reflecting a consistent goal of bridging theory and practice. Looking forward, I aim to advance stochastic modeling of multi-scale particle dynamics, examine nearshore sediment suspension driven by turbulent structures, and contribute to adaptive hydraulic and hydrological planning in the context of climate change.