About

Vladan Babovic is a leading scientist in hydroinformatics, spearheading research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer modeling of hydraulics and hydrological phenomena since the early 1990s. In more recent years, his work on flexibility and real options pertaining to decision-making under deep uncertainties in water- and climate-related domains gaining wider recognition. In addition to being a leading researcher and educator, Vladan is a scientist entrepreneur who was instrumental in securing funding and subsequently led the establishment and managed growth of research institutes, 65 million Singapore Delft Water Alliance (SDWA) and NUSDeltares, for both of which he served as a founding Director. Under his leadership, SDWA and NUSDeltares were recognized in March 2014 by the prestigious Winsemius Awards. In 2014, Vladan founded the privately owned company Hydroinformatics Institute (https://www.h2i.sg), and in 2020 VC-backed Pluvia (https://pluvia.ai). Both companies are incorporated in Singapore. Vladan is a Fellow of the International Water Association, a Chartered Engineer, and a Member of the Institution of Engineers (Singapore).

Career Type:

Scientist/Researcher/Academic

Organization Type:

Universities and Academia

Expertise Fields/Interests:

flexibility and real options pertaining to decision-making under deep uncertainties in water- and climate-related domains gaining wider recognition. hydroinformatics artificial intelligence and machine learning

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