On the afternoon of March 11, the Welcome Ceremony for Professor Jay R. Lund as a Qiushi Visiting Chair Professor and his academic lecture were held at the International Campus, Zhejiang University.
SHAO Tianjia, Deputy Director of the ZJU Talent Program Office; WU Yingcai, Executive Vice Dean of International Campus, Dean of ZJUI; QU Haidong, Vice Dean of International Campus; CHEN Liang, Vice Dean of International Campus; Wee-Liat Ong, Vice Dean of ZJUI; heads of relevant departments from Haining City, and faculty and student representatives witnessed the moment. The ceremony was hosted by CHEN Liang.
On behalf of the International Campus, WU Yingcai extended a warm welcome and sincere gratitude to Professor Lund. He stated that as a global authority in water resources systems analysis, climate change adaptation, and sustainable management, Professor Lund’s groundbreaking research has profoundly influenced global policy and practice. His presence not only enhances the academic reputation of the International Campus but will also inject strong momentum into its research, teaching, and international cooperation in key areas such as sustainable development and addressing global challenges. This appointment reflects the campus's commitment to advancing interdisciplinary and international collaboration. He encouraged the faculty and students present to seize this opportunity to engage with Professor Lund and explore new research frontiers.
SHAO Tianjia presented the letter of appointment for Qiushi Visiting Chair Professor of Zhejiang University to Professor Lund on behalf of ZJU. WU Yingcai presented Professor Lund with the ZJU badge.
Following the ceremony, Professor Lund delivered a wonderful academic lecture titled "California Water: Challenges and Solutions" for the faculty and students present. Using California's complex water resources system as an example, he deeply analyzed the multiple challenges faced in water resources management, such as climate change, supply-demand contradictions, and ecological conservation, and shared the profound insights of his team in systems analysis and sustainable solutions.
After the lecture, Professor Lund interacted with the faculty and students present, answering their questions. He encouraged young scholars and students to base themselves on the forefront of their disciplines, pay attention to global challenges, and explore the path of sustainable development with systems thinking and innovative methods.
Professor Lund's joining is a key initiative for the International Campus to deepen cutting-edge international research in the field of sustainable development. His arrival will vigorously promote talent cultivation, scientific research, and reputation enhancement in the interdisciplinary fields of water resources, environmental engineering, and public policy at the campus, contributing ZJU's wisdom to addressing global water challenges.
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Professor Jay R. Lund is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering and an internationally recognized authority in water resources and environmental engineering. He serves on the editorial boards of several journals in the water resources field and was a member of the advisory committee for the updates of the California Water Plan in 1998 and 2005. Additionally, he has served as the convener of the California Water and Environmental Modeling Forum (CWEMF), Chair of the Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR), and Chair of the Delta Independent Science Board. Professor Lund's main research direction is the application of systems analysis, economics, and management methods to infrastructure and public works problems. He led the development and application of a large-scale optimization model for California's water supply management and has conducted numerous simulation studies for flood management and environmental protection. Using this model, he has deeply explored issues such as climate warming, water rights trading, conjunctive use, and integrated water resources management.
(Article: Office of Human Resources; Editing: CHEN Nuo; Editing in Charge: LI Yinan; Reviewer: YANG Yi; Final Review: QU Haidong)