Dr. Yufei Wang joined the group in June 2023 as a research fellow.  She completed her PhD at the National University of Singapore, followed by a master's degree from Imperial College London and a bachelor's degree from Hohai University. Yufei's research interests primarily revolve around coastal protection, solitary wave dynamics, and the study of viscous damping.

Yufei grew up in China. Outside research, Yufei enjoys reading, photography, and travelling. She loves to explore diverse nature and cultures. 

Email: yufei.w@nus.edu.sg 

Dr. Sindhu Sreeranga’s research focuses on coastal engineering and ecology, specializing in nature-based solutions for sustainable coastal management. With a PhD from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, her research revolves around the intricate relationship between fluid flow dynamics and coastal ecosystems. Sindhu employs advanced computational tools such as OpenFOAM and OlaFlow, along with high-performance computing, to model complex fluid dynamics. Her passion for the environment drives her active contributions to the field, including her work on blue carbon, mangrove rehabilitation, breakwater design, field surveys, and providing nature-based solutions. Her dedication to preserving and restoring coastal ecosystems for future generations is a guiding force in her research endeavors.

Apart from research, Sindhu enjoys meditations, nature, landscape photography, cooking and playing with her kid. 

Email: sindhu@nus.edu.sg 

Dr. Yushu Xie joined the group in October 2023. She completed her PhD in Civil & Environmental engineering at the University of Auckland. Her previous research is related to the mechanisms of sediment transport in both fluvial and marine environments. Yushu employed a “Smart Sediment Particle (SSP)” to measure the sediment acceleration during its movement, in combination with the instantaneous flow measurements by PTV technology. In her upcoming research, Yushu will concentrate on hybrid coastal protection solutions, a promising bridge between science problems and practical engineering.

Yushu grew up in Sichuan, China. During her leisure time, Yushu enjoys playing badminton, squash, hiking, and watching TV-series.

Email: yxie@nus.edu.sg 

Enid joined in August 2024 as a research engineer, and is also a Ph.D. student in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the National University of Singapore (NUS). She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering at NUS. With a passion in environmental sustainability, she has worked in the field of water management and climate adaptation for years. Her research focuses on environmental impacts of hybrid nature-based solutions, particularly how such green-grey solutions affect sediment and oxygen dynamics.

In her free time, Enid enjoys music, dance and traveling. She is also a huge foodie and is always on the hunt for hidden gems and local favourites.

Email: enidc@nus.edu.sg 

Zichen Xu is a Ph.D. student in the Hydraulic Engineering Laboratory of Civil & Environmental Engineering (Jan 2022 - ). She completed her bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering at Sichuan University (2020). During her Master's degree in Environmental Engineering at NUS, Zichen collected field samples to study microplastic pollution near Singapore. She is interested in understanding wave attenuation and blue carbon sequestration by aquatic vegetation, which contributes to climate change mitigation and nature-based coastal protection solutions.

Zichen grew up in China. The top three of her favorites in the world are sunset, sea, and cute animals. In her free time, she enjoys landscape photography, hiking, cycling, and going for walks, through which she can connect with nature.

Email: zichen_xu@u.nus.edu

Xinya Liang joined in August 2022 as a Ph.D. student in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of the National University of Singapore. She completed her bachelor's degree and master's degree (a collaborative program with Polytech Nice-Sophia) at Tianjin University in Coastal Engineering. Her research aims at understanding sediment transport and hydrodynamics in vegetated aquatic environments through computational fluid dynamics.

Outside of academics, Xinya enjoys yoga, water sports, painting, writing novels, and (making) games. She loves people, seas, and sunshine.

Email: xinya.liang@u.nus.edu

Guanyi Gao is a Ph.D. student in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the National University of Singapore (since August 2024). He completed his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering at the National University of Singapore in 2024. During his undergraduate studies, he integrated artificial intelligence and coastal engineering to develop algorithms for wave speed and wave period monitoring using videos of reference materials in waves.

Outside of academics, he enjoys playing chess, playing the guitar, and traveling. These activities relax him and provide him with a sense of peace.

Email: guanyi_gao@u.nus.edu 

Yueyao Zhou is a visiting Ph.D student in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of the National University of Singapore (since January 2025). She completed her bachelor's degree at Tianjin University in Hydraulic Engineering, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Wuhan University. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanisms and early-warning methods for bank erosion processes in both natural and protected riverbanks.

In her free time, Yueyao loves playing tennis and badminton. She also enjoys trying delicious food and collecting postcards while traveling.

Email: yueyao_zhou@u.nus.edu 

Research scientist (MEng, co-advising with TCOMS)

Emily is a part-time Masters of Engineering student in Civil Engineering and Research Engineer at the Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine, Singapore (TCOMS). Her work focuses on investigating the wave attenuation capabilities of mangroves, seagrasses and coral reefs, with the aim for these findings to be useful for designing of enhancing nature-based solutions and green-grey infrastructure for coastal protection applications in Singapore. Being someone who is passionate about nature and sustainability, she hopes that with the mechanical design engineering skills attained from her undergraduate studies coupled with the valuable guidance from her mentors in her team, she could contribute to the push for conservation and integration of nature in both modern and future Singapore.

Tan Han Siang was a Graduate in Mechanical Engineering from National Technological University and is planning to pursue further in Master of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering. (Environmental Engineering) 

Current Position: Research Engineer at NUS CFI (Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute)

Email: hs.tan98@nus.edu.sg