Tracing invisible veins.

I am a hydrogeologist studying ocean–groundwater–surface water interactions.

Water is an indispensable resource sustaining human life, livelihoods, and ecosystems. Its accurate assessment and a thorough understanding of the hydrological cycle are therefore among the most pressing challenges in sustainable resource management. Groundwater, despite being an “invisible” resource, accounts for the vast majority of accessible freshwater and plays a unique role in the global water cycle due to its relatively slow movement. In coastal zones, where terrestrial and marine environments converge, groundwater acts as a primary pathway—a “vein”—connecting the two, making its characterization essential for capturing the full picture of the hydrological cycle.

My research focuses on the interactions among the ocean, groundwater, and surface water in coastal zones, aiming to elucidate the physical mechanisms governing groundwater flow and solute transport. Using numerical modelling and stochastic approaches, I investigate how coastal groundwater systems respond to environmental perturbations, such as storm surges and climate change, and assess their broader implications for coastal ecosystems, water resources, and human communities.

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