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Dr Xiaonan Tang obtained a BSc (Eng.) in Hydraulics and River Engineering from Wuhan University of Hydraulic and Electrical Engineering (Wuhan University, at the present) and an MSc in Hydraulics and River Dynamics from Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute, China. He pursued further studies and received his PhD degree in Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics from the University of Birmingham (UK). Afterwards, Dr Tang undertook research and teaching in Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics in the University of Birmingham (UK) for near 20 years, before he joined XJTLU as an associate professor in Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics in the Department of Civil Engineering in March 2015. His main research interests are fluvial hydraulics, river flood hydraulics, CFD modelling, sediment transport and river dynamics, vegetated flow, turbulence measurement, water environment, and flood/environmental risk assessment and management. In 2009, Dr Tang obtained two prestigious awards: “Harold Jan Schoemaker” award (biennially) by the International Association of Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR), and “Telford Premium” award by the Institution of Civil Engineers, UK.Dr Tang was awarded as “Excellent Scientific and Educational Talents” by the Suzhou Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation District (SIP) in 2016. In 2018, Dr Tang was awarded as Outstanding Educator of Suzhou by Suzhou Education Bureau and was nominated and shortlisted for Ten Best Inspiring People in SIP for the Year 2018 by XJTLU and SIP, Suzhou, China.
Research interests
Open channel flow: Fluvial and flood hydraulics, Sediment/pollutant transport and river dynamics, Vegetated flow, Compound channel Flow, Turbulence measurement
Fluvial hydraulics and environmental hydraulics: Experimental study and numerical modelling
CFD modelling and its application: in hydraulic/water environmental engineering
Water Environment: Experimental study and numerical modelling
Water Resources: Storm water, flood and environmental risk assessment and management
Experience
Senior Associate Professor, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University - 2020 to Present
Associate Professor, Xián Jiaotong-Liverpool Unviersity - 2015 to 2020
Lecturer, The University of Birmingham - 2007 to 2014
University Fellow, The University of Birmingham - 2006 to 2007
Senior Research Fellow, The University of Birmingham - 2002 to 2006
Research Fellow, The University of Birmingham - 1999 to 2002
Teaching Assistant, The University of Birmingham - 1996 to 1999
Research Engineer, Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute - 1989 to 1995
Teaching
CEN102, Fluid Mechanics, 2015 to Present
CEN110, Geology, 2021 to Present
CEN208, Capstone Design 1 (Drainage Design), 2015 to Present
CEN306, Water Resources Engineering 2 (Wastewater Treatment), 2015 to Present
CEN311, Final Year Project, 2015 to Present
Awards and honours
2022, 3rd Prize for Excellent Academic Papers in Natural Science in Suzhou for the Year 2021 (2021年度苏州市自然科学优秀学术论文), by Suzhou Science and Technology Association, Suzhou, China
2018, Nominee and shortlisted for Ten Best Inspiring People in SIP for the Year 2018, by SIP (Suzhou Scientific Park), Suzhou, China
2018, Outstanding Educator of Suzhou, awarded by Suzhou Education Bureau
2016, Excellent Scientific and Educational Talents, awarded by Suzhou Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation District (Higher Education) SIP, Suzhou
2009, Harold Jan Schoemaker Award, awarded by the International Association of Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)
2009, Telford Premium Award, awarded by the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK)
2006, University Fellowship, awarded by the University of Birmingham (UK)
1996, PhD research scholarship, awarded by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and HR Wallingford, UK
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. , The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK - 1999
MSc , Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute, Nanjing, China - 1989
BSc , Wuhan University of Hydraulic and Electrical Engineering (Wuhan University - currently), Wuhan, China - 1986
Person Types
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Building automation system and AI in IoT for assessing the energy consumption of green buildings
Hao, J., Tang, X., Gong, G., Xu, B., Ma, W., Qiang, G., Yu, S., Wang, X., Gu, X. & Duan, B.
1/01/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Study of open-channel flows partially covered with two heights of vegetatio,
Tang, X., g, S., Yang, K. & Cao, Z.
1/09/21 → 1/03/24
Project: Internal Research Project
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Effect of Vegetation Patch on Compound Channel Flows
1/06/19 → 31/08/23
Project: Internal Research Project
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Investigation of mechanical strength, permeability, durability and environmental effects of pervious concrete from travertine waste material
Li, T., Tang, X., Xia, J., Gong, G., Xu, Y. & Li, M., Apr 2024, In: Construction and Building Materials. 426Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Analytical Modeling of Mean Velocity Profile through Two-Layered Fully Submerged Vegetation
Tang, X., Rahimi, H., Singh, P., Yuan, S. & Lu, C., 1 Feb 2023, In: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. 149, 2, 4022041.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Development, calibration and validation of a phase-averaged model for cross-shore sediment transport and morphodynamics on a barred beach
Zheng, P., Gumbira, G., Li, M., van der Zanden, J., van der A, D., van der Werf, J., Chen, X. & Tang, X., 1 Apr 2023, In: Continental Shelf Research. 258, 104989.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of mixed vegetation of different heights on open channel flows
Tang, X., Guan, Y., Li, M., Wang, H., Cao, J., Xiao, N. & Zhang, S., Apr 2023, In: Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection. 11, 3, 305-314.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effect of Vertically-Layered Vegetation on the Velocity of Open Channel Flow
Tang, X., Guan, Y., Cao, J., Wang, H., Xiao, N. & Zhang, S., 2023, Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Energy Engineering and Environmental Engineering. Sun, Z. & Das, P. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 319-328 10 p. (Environmental Science and Engineering).Research output: Chapter in Book or Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Proceeding › peer-review
Activities
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The 4th LA Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems
Xiaonan Tang (Participant), Yige Sun (Participant) & Jianli HAO (Participant)
14 Jan 2024 → 17 Jan 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (External organisation)
Xiaonan Tang (Member)
1 Jan 2024 → 31 Dec 2024Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Chinese Association of Environmental Mechanics (External organisation)
Xiaonan Tang (Member)
1 Jan 2024 → 31 Dec 2024Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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The 8th International Technical Conference on Frontiers of Hydraulic and Civil Engineering Technology
Xiaonan Tang (Chair)
23 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …
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The 4th International Symposium in Environmental Science and Industrial Ecology
Xiaonan Tang (Member of programme committee)
23 Sept 2023 → 24 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event e.g. a conference, workshop, …