Dr. Huang's primary research interestsare in 3D environmental fluid dynamics modeling. He has successfully developed a three-dimensional hydrodynamic model, which is capable of simulating unsteady natural flow systems in rivers, estuaries, and lakes. He has conducted several computer model applications to resolve complex engineering problems of hydrodynamics and pollutant transport in several water systems, which include Taunton River and Mt. Hope Bay of Rhode Island, Apalachicola Bay, Choctawhachee Bay, and St. Andrew Bay. Dr. Huang has also conducted successful applications of neural network method to predict water resource variables such as flow and salinity responding to multiple forcing functions. Dr. Huang's research has been sponsored by Northwest Florida Water Management District, NOAA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and U.S. EPA. Dr. Huang’s research interests are summarized as follows:
- Computational fluid dynamic model development for three-dimensional free surface flow.
- Modeling hydrodynamics and transport processes in estuaries, lakes, and rivers..
- Water management and environmental impact modeling and analysis.
- Neural network applications in hydrological, oceanographic, and environmental predictions.
(Large picture: 3D Bathymetry of Apalachicola Bay) (Large Picture: Salinity and currents from model simulation)