Water Resources Adjunct Professor

Dehui Su, PE, PhD, CFM

Senior Water Resources Engineer & Adjunct Professor

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Professional Summary

A highly accomplished Senior Water Resources Engineer and Adjunct Professor with over 20 years of expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and flood risk management. Possesses dual PhDs and a proven track record leading complex watershed master planning, drainage design, and flood reduction projects for government agencies (TXDOT, HCFCD), municipalities, and private developers. Expert in advanced modeling (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, EPA SWMM, 2D/CFD) and GIS analysis. A published author and educator dedicated to developing innovative solutions for water resources challenges.

Core Competencies & Technical Skills

Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modeling: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), EPA SWMM, XP-SWMM, ICPR, InfoWorks ICM, DELFT3D, FLOW-3D, HouStorm, WinStorm, StormCAD

GIS & Spatial Analysis: ArcGIS (ArcInfo, ArcView), ArcHydro, GeoHMS, GeoRAS, LIDAR Data Processing, Spatial & 3D Analysis, Floodplain Mapping

Engineering Design: Stormwater Master Planning, LID Design, Drainage Impact Studies, Bridge Scour Analysis, CLOMR/LOMR Submissions, CFM

Project & Department Management: Project Lifecycle Management, Client & Stakeholder Relations, Team Leadership, Research & Development

Software: AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, MS Office Suite

Professional Experience

Adjunct Professor Tsinghua University Remote/Hybrid

*03/2021 – Present*

Lead high-level research and consulting projects focused on urban flood catastrophe modeling, risk assessment, and early warning systems.

Key Projects:

oModeled and analyzed catastrophic flood events (e.g., Beijing & Zhuozhou 7/23 rainstorms) to determine causation and mitigate future risk.

oDeveloped flood risk models and conducted training for major Chinese institutions (PICC).

oConstructed flood catastrophe models and performed simulations for extreme disaster prediction in Hefei.

oManaged hydrologic model analysis for the Shenzhen Guanlan River urban water system.

Senior Project Manager Ardurra Houston, TX

*12/2018 – 12/2020*

Managed hydrology and hydraulics projects for TXDOT, delivering models and analysis for bridge scour and roadway schematic designs.

Developed HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS models to assess scour critical bridges, ensuring compliance with state standards.

Conducted comprehensive drainage impact analyses and designed mitigation strategies for major highway projects (US69/SH73, SH359).

H&H Department Manager OTHON, Inc. Houston, TX

*01/2010 – 12/2018*

Led the Hydrology & Hydraulics department, managing a portfolio of high-profile international and local projects.

International Projects: Managed the hydraulics analysis for deep tunnel drainage projects in Zhenjiang and Shenzhen Qianhai, China, utilizing advanced CFD and transient analysis (TAP) models.

Local Projects: Directed drainage master plans, LOMR/CLOMR applications, and impact studies for large-scale land developments (>75 acres) and municipal clients (City of Houston, TXDOT).

Authored a Drainage and LID Design Manual for Chongqing Liangjiang District, establishing best practices.

Senior Engineer, Hydraulics & Hydrology Costello, Inc. Houston, TX

*08/2003 – 12/2009*

Played a key role in major regional watershed planning and flood mitigation efforts for the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD).

Utilized HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and GeoRAS to develop flood reduction plans (e.g., Greens Bayou) and update FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) for the Tropical Storm Allison Recovery Project (TSARP).

Performed watershed analysis, flood mapping, and GIS database management for the HCFCD Watershed Master Plan.

Conducted drainage impact studies and CLOMR applications for numerous large-scale residential and commercial developments.

Research & Teaching Assistant Lamar University Beaumont, TX

*01/2001 – 08/2003*

Instructed graduate-level courses in GIS, Hydrological Systems Modeling (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS), Hydraulics, and Fluid Mechanics.

Research: Developed an integrated 1D/2D numerical urban storm flood simulation model based on GIS.

Education

Ph.D., Civil Engineering Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

Ph.D., Civil Engineering Hohai University, Nanjing, China

M.S., Civil Engineering Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China

B.S., Civil Engineering Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

Selected Publications

Su, D., Fang, X., & Fang, N. (2010). Effectiveness and Downstream Impacts of Stormwater Detention Ponds Required for Land Development. World Environmental & Water Resources Congress.

Fang, X., & Su, D. (2006). An integrated one- and two-dimensional, numerical, urban storm water flood simulation model. Journal of the American Water Resources Association.

Su, D., & Fang, X. (2003). 2-D Numerical simulation of overland flow and its engineering application for estimating watershed travel time on flat terrain. International Symposium on Shallow Flows.

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