Seminar: From ground to cloud - Innovations in global water modelling and management
This IHE Delft seminar focuses on utilising sophisticated tools and strategies to integrate conventional hydrological models with modern data analytics on the cloud. It provides a platform for professionals and researchers, PhD Candidates, and MSc students to share thoughts on hydrology and water resources.
The seminar, organized by Gerald Corzo, IHE Delft Associate Professor of Hydroinformatics, in collaboration with renowned global experts from institutions committed to the progress of water resource management. It will assess advancements made and define future measures required for a world that is more sustainable and resilient to water-related challenges.
All interested in collaborating to advance the field of water modelling and management are welcome to participate - please register using the button below.
Speakers include:
- David R. Maidment, Hussein M. Alharthy Centennial Chair in Civil Engineering Emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin, who will speak about the U.S. National Water Model.
- Jim Nelson, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Brigham Young University, who will discuss GEOGLOWS Version 1 and how it is used for water management and decision-making.
- Nathan Swain, Project Engineer at Aquaveo, who will discuss the technological advances of some free GIS apps available on the Tethys Platform (online).
- Gonzalo Espinosa, Principal GIS Engineer at Esri, who will discuss the significant correlation between Esri's geographic information system technology and GEOGLOWS (online).
- Riley Hales, Brigham Young University Hydroinformatics Laboratory Manager, who will discuss how GEOGLOWS Version 2 supports local decision-making (online).
- Norm Jones, Professor in Geotechnical Engineering, Department Chair for Civil & Construction Engineering at Brigham Young University, who will showcase the GRACE Groundwater Data Mapping Tools.
Seminar participants will discuss and explore the latest advancements from GRACE to the Tethys Platform, analysing the pivotal role these innovations play in improving global water resource management.
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