Hydroinformatics : Improving integrated flood management through the application of remote sensing data , Geographic Information System and hydrodynamic modelling
Ir Dr Izni Zahidi Lecturer DEng
Research expertise : Hydroinformatics , Remote sensing , Geographic Information System , Hydrodynamic modelling , Flood management
E : izni . mohdzahidi @ monash . edu T : + 603 5515 9734
Transforming Construction Industry to Modular
Dr Chua , Yie Sue Lecturer , PhD , BEng ( Hons )
Research expertise : Structural analysis , robustness , modular construction , connection design , steel and composite structures
Many developing countries suffer from flooding and governments are challenged to improve flood management systems to mitigate the risks and impacts to inhabitants ’ lives and properties . The increasing flood risks that are further exacerbated by a changing climate will intensify the socioeconomic impacts on vulnerable communities . My main research interest is to develop an integrated flood risk assessment model that is defined by social , economic and environmental factors in a changing climate . Subsequently , this improvement can be used to make responsive and data-driven decisions in flood management strategies . With the advancement of technology such as remote
Modular prefabrication technology promotes manufacturing of modules in factory , transporting to site for assembly in lego-like manner . However , there are still constraints such as module lifting weight and transportation limitations as well as module connection design , providing impetus to develop more efficient modular system especially for high-rise buildings . Therefore , our research focuses on developing lightweight modular system for fast and easy installation while ensuring structural integrity and robustness for high-rise building . sensing and participatory research , valuable additional information can be integrated in Geographic Information System and hydrodynamic modelling to better define flood risks . Flood risks should consider social , economic and environmental vulnerabilities to identify areas that are most crucial for local communities and need to be kept functional during flood events to minimise negative effects on their daily living .
The feasibility and strategies to adopt modular construction in Malaysia are explored , in line with the proposal of Construction Industry Development Board ( CIDB ) to implement Industrialized Building System ( IBS ).
Relationship between vegetation index and water storage in a spatial resolution of 1 °
Social value and environmental metrics in a study floodplain
Module lifting for installation ( courtesy of Dragages )
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E : chua . yiesue @ monash . edu T : + 603 5514 5895
Structural analysis of high-rise modular building
R E S E A R C H E R P R O F I L E 2022 / 2023