Wenchuang Zhang

PhD candidate in Civil Engineering at University College Cork specializing in quantitative climate change risk analysis for wastewater sector using machine learning models. Experienced in climate risk, infrastructure planning, hydrological and hydraulic modelling, GIS-based hazard assessment and data-driven modelling approaches across multidisciplinary international projects. Skilled in data analysis, environmental modelling, and data-driven modelling, with publications in risk analysis and urban climate studies.

Strong collaborative and cross-cultural communication skills developed through academic research, teaching assistance, and international engineering projects in Ireland, Italy and China.

PhD research & Teaching Assistant - University College Cork - Ireland

(2023-01)

• Support teaching activities in modelling and visualization modules for undergraduate students for 3 years.
• Develop predictive models for short-term wastewater influent volume forecasting.
• Conduct quantitative climate risk assessment for wastewater sector under climate scenarios using data-driven modelling approaches, presented the findings at international conferences.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary international research networks and industry partners on climate risk and infrastructure sustainability.

Civil & Environmental and Engineering Projects - Polytechnic University of Milan - Italy

(2020-09 - 2022-12)

• Developed a physical model using GIS and MATLAB in urban scale, to assess climate impacts, which was published in a peer-review journal.
• Conducted hydrological and hydraulic flood risk assessment and evaluation for river basins in Northern Italy.
• Produced GIS-based avalanche hazard maps using ArcGIS for alpine regions in Italy.
• Performed rainfall-triggered shallow landslide simulations and rock stability investigations.
• Developed emergency shelter planning and transport risk management solutions for seismic and disaster-response scenarios.
• Participated in collaborative and humanitarian mapping projects using OpenStreetMap technologies.

Intern of Assistant Manager - Tianjin Shitu Technology Development Co., Ltd - China

(2020-02 - 2020-06)

• Coordinated external partnership and collaboration activities, successfully establishing cooperation with more than five organizations.
• Supported the design and development of the company's official website and digital content.

Intern of Assistant Engineer - Jiangsu Sinoroad Co. Ltd - China

(2019-07 - 2019-07)

• Assisted in the design of wastewater and municipal infrastructure systems such as manhole covers and pipes.

Intern of Assistant Engineer - Jiangsu Traffic Science Institute Co. Ltd - China

(2018-07 - 2018-10)

• Assisted in the design and layout planning of highway monitoring and traffic infrastructure systems using AutoCAD.
• Supported technical review and verification of engineering design documentation.

Traffic Engineering Projects - Hohai University - China

(2017-03 - 2017-10)

• Developed an adaptive lane-change assistance system using vehicle communication and traffic flow analysis approaches.

PhD - Civil Engineering - University College Cork (2023-01 - 2027-01)

Master of Civil Engineering for Risk Mitigation - Civil Engineering - Polytechnic University of Milan (2020-09 - 2022-12)

Bachelor of Traffic Engineering - Traffic Engineering - Hohai University (2015-09 - 2019-07)