umer khan
@umerkhan5
I build hydrologic models and flood forecasts for climate-sensitive river basins.
ChinaWhat I'm looking for
At Tsinghua University, I developed and validated a fully distributed GBHM hydrologic model for the 174,000 km² Upper Indus Basin, achieving NSE values of 0.80–0.88 across sub-catchments. I use long-term in-situ, satellite, and reanalysis data to assess glacier melt, water-balance change, and climate-sensitive basin planning.
Previously, through NUST and the JICA/UNESCO Pakistan Flood Warning & Management Capacity Enhancement Project, I helped raise flood-forecast accuracy from 47% to 88% at critical Indus tributary gauging stations. I also co-edited UNESCO technical manuals, standardized IFAS/RRI workflows, trained modelers, and coordinated international workshops for government and water-management stakeholders.
My work connects hydrologic research, geospatial data, machine learning, and operational water management. I have also taught Hydraulics and Hydrology, supervised graduate research, and contributed to groundwater, wastewater treatment, and heritage-protection projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Assistant
Tsinghua University
Jan 2020 - Jun 2025 (5 years 5 months)
Developed a fully distributed geomorphological hydrologic model (GBHM) for the Upper Indus Basin, achieving NSE 0.80–0.88. Integrated machine learning for parameter optimization and published research in peer-reviewed journals.
Researcher & Project Coordinator
Regional Centre for Water Technologies & Transboundary Issue
Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)
Improved flood-forecast accuracy from 47% to 88% at critical gauging stations by optimizing model parameters and integrating ADCP data. Authored UNESCO technical manuals and coordinated international workshops.
Lecturer
National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)
Sep 2015 - Aug 2019 (3 years 11 months)
Designed and delivered Hydraulics and Hydrology courses, achieving 85% student satisfaction. Supervised 10 graduate theses and built 30+ industry partnerships, reducing lab operating costs by 20%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Tsinghua University
Doctor of Philosophy, Hydraulic Engineering
2019 -
Ph.D. candidate in Hydraulic Engineering researching hydrological processes and water balance in the Upper Indus River Basin.
Availability
Location
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