The Government of PEI has recently released the Climate Hazard Video Series which explains the major climate hazards in PEI and what islanders should do to adapt to the changing climate. Dr. Wang is featured in several videos related to coastal erosion, coastal flooding, and the CHRIS (https://chris.peiclimate.ca). The Climate Hazard Video Series is available at: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/land-and-environment/climate-hazard-and-risk-information-system-chris and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFLKdlESXUA&list=PLXXhWkW9LcA6q29i8WHHpEUzqXytCNClE&index=1.
Title: Why Are Physics-Based Models Taking so Long to Run? Journal: Perspectives of Earth and Space Scientists DOI: https://doi.org/10.1029/2025CN000317 Abstract: Physics-based models provide a reliable and interpretable framework based on established physical laws, allowing them to deal with unforeseen future conditions much better than statistical data-driven methods. Physics-based models in Earth science (e.g., climate models, hydrological models, and groundwater models) are commonly used for understanding long-term trends, predicting near-term variations, […]
Title: Development of PXB-BVC Framework for Multivariate Flood-Risk Assessment Under Climate Change Journal: Remote Sensing DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/rs18142275 Abstract: Flood risks are escalating under climate change, necessitating advanced methods to improve runoff prediction and multivariate flood-risk assessment. In this study, a physics–XGBoost-based Bayesian model averaging with bivariate copulas (PXB-BVC) framework was developed by integrating the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), the Hydrologiska Byråns Vattenbalansavdelning (HBV) model, Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), […]
The following perspective paper about the long runtime needed for physics-based models in Earth sciences has been recently accepted for publication by AGU’s Perspectives of Earth and Space Scientists. Wang, X., Why are physics-based models taking so long to run? Perspectives of Earth and Space Scientists (AGU), accepted on June 30, 2026. More details will come soon once the paper is published.
The following paper about a framework for multivariate flood risk sssessment under climate change has been recently accepted for publication by Remote Sensing. Yang, A., W. Li, P. Gao, Y. Fan, and X. Wang. Development of PXB-BVC Framework for Multivariate Flood Risk Assessment under Climate Change. Remote Sensing, accepted on June 29, 2026. More details will come soon once the paper is published.
During the 2026 Annual Conference of Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) held in Quebec City, Dr. Wang is awarded the Fellow of CSCE in recognition of his career achievements, contributions to civil engineering, and demonstrated leadership in the profession.
During the 2026 UPEI Convocation Week (May 12-15), four PhD graduates (Dr. Rana Ali Nawaz, Dr. Emmanuel Okine Neokye, Dr. Muhammad Qasim Mahmood, and Dr. Tianze Pang) and two MSc graduates (Lucy Li and Christine Parsons) are celebrated for their wonderful achievements. Dr. Rana Ali Nawaz (PhD in Sustainable Design Engineering) and Dr. Muhammad Qasim Mahmood (PhD in Environmental Sciences) are awarded the Faculty of Graduate Studies Awards of Distinction […]
On May 7, 2026, Professor Emeritus Dr. Ron Baecker from the University of Toronto visited Climate Smart Lab and presented a research initiative for visualizing climate risks using 3D modeling and visualization technologies in order to increase public awareness of climate change and encourage real climate actions. An internationally recognized innovator, author, speaker, teacher, and mentor, Dr. Baecker co-founded the Dynamic Graphics Project (DGP), and founded the Knowledge Media Design […]
On March 4, 2026, Dr. Wang was awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Engineering Achievement by Engineers PEI. This award recognizes an outstanding engineering project involving Engineers PEI members. Dr. Wang received this award from the Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, the Honourable Dr. Wassim Salamoun, together with PEI Department of Land and Environment (previously PEI Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Action) for the pioneering and innovative project […]
On January 21, 2026, a delegation from the Tokyo Metropolitan Environment Bureau and the Tokyo Climate Change Adaptation Center in Japan visited the Climate Smart Lab in the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation at UPEI. Dr. Wang provided the delegation with an introductory presentation about the key research areas in the Climate Smart Lab, followed by a tour of the climate center, including a live demonstration of the […]
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