About

Reza Ahmadian is a reader, and the director of International at School of Engineering, Cardiff University. He has over 15 years’ experience in developing and refining hydro-environmental computational models to investigate hydrodynamic, flood modelling as well as simulating water quality and sediment transport processes. He is a prior chair and member of the leadership team of the IAHR UK Chapter. His research is mainly focused on hydro-environmental modelling motivated by reducing the risk to humans’ health and sustainable use of water.

Career Type:

Scientist/Researcher/Academic

Organization Type:

Universities and Academia

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My research is mainly focused on hydro-environmental modelling motivated by reducing the risk to humans’ health and sustainable use of water. Three key strands of my research are as follows: Flood modelling with particular focus on modelling flash floods, dynamically 1D-2D linked flood models, implementation of sustainable solutions including, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), modelling flood risk and hazard and evacuation and access route planning. Water quality and sediment transport modelling particularly nutrients and faecal bacteria modelling including interaction with sediment, dynamic decay rate and monitoring approaches for both bathing water and aquaculture sites. Marine and riverine renewable energy including small hydro-power, tidal stream and tidal range schemes. This includes resource and hydro-environmental impact assessment, optimisation of the schemes, wider benefits such as energy storage systems and developing a resilient turbine for off-grid utilisation.

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