Hello! My name is Chien-Yung Tseng (曾鈐雍). I am originally from Taipei, Taiwan, and currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environmental Sciences Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). My research at ORNL focuses on the integrated development of hydropower/hydrokinetic energy and hydrodynamic modeling of thermal stratification in the U.S. reservoirs under climate change.

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Prior to joining ORNL, I obtained my Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering and Science under the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, advised by Dr. Rafael O. Tinoco. My Ph.D. work focused on the interfacial gas transfer process and sediment dynamics in vegetated flows. I conducted multi-scale laboratory experiments with image/video analysis, theoretical modeling, and statistical analysis to understand and integrate complex, nonlinear physical mechanisms, helping people develop better restoration designs and precautions under various flow scenarios. My research won the Best Young Professional Award at The 9th International Symposium on Environmental Hydraulics organized by International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR).

 

Before coming to the U.S., I received a B.S. in Physics at National Tsing Hua University and an M.S. in Applied Mechanics (Fluid Mechanics) at National Taiwan University. My M.S. thesis investigated the non-hydrostatic pressure effect of plunging hyperpycnal plumes on different continental slopes via numerical modeling.

 

Besides research, I also enjoy my life by traveling, hiking, and mountain climbing, which I believe is a way to feel Earth's breath. Check out my Life Gallery to explore those astonishing photos of nature.