Dr. Wenming Zhang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Wenming Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. He specializes in Water Resources Engineering, focusing on the development of innovative and sustainable solutions in interdisciplinary fields. Dr. Zhang's research interests include Urban Water Systems, Pollutant Transport, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in water resource management. He has published extensively on topics such as climate change impacts on urban drainage systems and the hydraulic characteristics of environmental engineering designs. Dr. Zhang aims to address the challenges of human development while minimizing environmental impacts through his research initiatives. He also teaches various courses in hydraulics and fluid mechanics, actively engaging students in both theoretical and applied aspects of civil engineering. His work has garnered multiple awards and recognitions in the field of engineering, further emphasizing his commitment to academic excellence and community engagement.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching and conducting research in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Visiting Professor

2024-01-01 — 2025-01-01

University of Cambridge • UK

Visiting professor focusing on hydraulics and water resource engineering.

Water Resources Engineer

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

City of Edmonton Drainage Services (EPCOR Utilities Inc.) • Edmonton, AB

Worked on improving urban drainage systems and stormwater management.

Post-doc Fellow

2012-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of British Columbia & University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Research focusing on hydraulic engineering and environmental technologies.

Awards

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Faculty of Engineering Graduate Teaching Award

2025-01-01
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Sustainability Award

2024-01-01
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Karl Emil Hilgard Hydraulic Prize

2018-01-01

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management