Dr. Chaopeng Shen

Professor

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Biography

Chaopeng Shen is a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Penn State University. His research focuses on water resources, particularly large-scale computational hydrology, hydrologic big data, machine learning in environmental contexts, and water-ecosystem interactions. He has an extensive publication record in top-tier journals, contributing significantly to the understanding of hydrological processes and their modeling. Shen's work on floodplain riparian systems and sediment transport dynamics informs both academia and practical applications regarding water management and ecosystem health. Throughout his career, he has received various accolades, including the Outstanding Research Award from the Penn State Engineering Alumni Society. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from Sichuan University and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Michigan State University.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on hydrology and environmental systems.

Awards

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Outstanding Research Award

2022-10-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.