New professor of Morphodynamics of Lagoons and Estuaries

This new chair focuses on education and research in the general field of morphodynamics of lagoons and estuaries, with an emphasis on the Dutch/German Wadden Sea. The main fields of knowledge of this multidisciplinary chair are: hydrodynamics, sediment transport processes, geological processes, interaction with the biological system and morphological changes in different time scales. Abiotic aspects and their interaction with biotic aspects are a particular object of study. The ultimate aim of the research is to improve understanding of the way in which lagoons and estuaries respond to human interventions and natural phenomena. The research is also intended to lead to better tools for computing and forecasting the effects of past and future interventions. To achieve this morphodynamical processes must be understood and modelled on an engineering scale, using both knowledge of processes as well as empirical knowledge.
 
Mr Wang’s experience, knowledge and personality are excellently suited to the job description. He is nationally and internationally acknowledged by his peer scientists and is considered to be an expert in his field. Mr Wang has been working in the department of Hydraulic Engineering as associate professor since 1990, during which time he has supervised many MSc and PhD students and contributed to several courses. He has also performed valuable consultancy work at Deltares.