Leading Investigator
Hello, everyone!
Prof. Daeha Kim
Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering,
Jeonbuk National University
Hello, everyone!
My research explores the dynamic connections between climate change, extreme weather events, and hydrologic processes. I focus on developing adaptive water policies and management strategies to address the growing challenges of a changing climate. In particular, I study drought risk assessment and probabilistic climate services to support agriculture.
By using remote sensing data, I analyze how water cycle variability interacts with human systems. This helps improve resource management and build resilience in the face of environmental change. Ultimately, my goal is to contribute to interdisciplinary solutions that tackle the complex challenges of sustainable water management.
Education
Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA, 2015
M.S., Civil Environmental Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea, 2007
B.S., Civil Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea 2005
Activities
Mar. 2025 - Present
Associate Professor, Jeonbuk National University, South Korea
Teaching: Engineering Hydrology (undergraduate), Hydrologic Design (undergraduate), Hydraulics (undergraduate), Physical Hydrology (graduate), Statistical Hydrology (graduate)
Sep. 2020 - Feb. 2025
Assistant Professor, Jeonbuk National University, South Korea
Teaching: Engineering Hydrology (undergraduate), Hydrologic Design (undergraduate), Hydraulics (undergraduate), Physical Hydrology (graduate), Statistical Hydrology (graduate)
Jul. 2015 - Aug. 2020
Research Fellow, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Climate Center, Busan, South Korea
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Analyzed climate extremes using climate projections and forecasts
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Produced seasonal forecasts of agricultural productivity
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Assessed performance of complex hydrological systems under climate change
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Assessed flood risks by combining stochastic and deterministic approaches
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Predicted streamflow in ungauged catchments
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Developed extreme-climate indicators
Jan. 2011 - Jul. 2015
Research Assistant, Utah Water Research Laboratory, Utah State University, Logan, Utah
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Assessed impacts of climate change on water scarcity in a large river basin
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Developed a risk-based hydro-economic framework to manage climatological and economic risks
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Validated a crop model with remote sensing data
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Predicted streamflow in snowmelt-driven watersheds
Mar. 2007 - Jun. 2010
Researcher, Hydrological Survey Center, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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Standardized the methods for hydrological survey in South Korea
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Developed computer programs for quality control of hydrologic measurements
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Analyzed streamflow data at multiple stations in Geum River Basin, South Korea
Awards
The best researcher in 2019 awarded by the APEC Climate Center
Affiliations
American Geophysical Union, member
European Geosciences Union, member
Korea Water Resources Association, member
Korean Wetlands Society, member
Korean Meteorological Society, member
CONTACT ME
If you are passionate about tackling the challenges posed by climate change and its impact on water resources, I invite you to explore opportunities for collaboration. Whether you are interested in pursuing graduate research or postdoctoral studies, your contributions can help advance innovative solutions in adaptive water management and climate-resilient practices. Let's work together to create a more sustainable future.
Address
#258(Hydro Lab), Engineering Building 1, 567, Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk State, Republic of Korea
Contact
+82-63-270-2426