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Xilin Xia

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 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5784-9211

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computational mechanics, computation hydraulics infrastructure resilience, multi-hazard risk

20132026

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Research interests

I am working on computational modelling of natural hazards and their impacts. My research interests cover computational hydraulics, high-performance computing, machine learning and their applications in modelling and understanding hydraulic, hydrological, and geotechnical processes in both natural and urban environments. My research vision is to develop advanced and holistic modelling technologies to facilitate the risk management of extreme weather induced hazards and enhance resilience of infrastructure.

Biography

Before joining Birmingham in May 2022, I lectured at Loughborough University and was a Research Associate at Newcastle University. I received my BEng and MEng from Wuhan University, China in 2010 and 2012, and my PhD from Newcastle University in 2017.

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Philosophy, Civil Engineering: Water Resources, Newcastle University

Award Date: 20 Jun 2017

Master of Engineering, Road and Railway Engineering, Wuhan University

Award Date: 30 Jun 2012

Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering, Wuhan University

Award Date: 30 Jun 2010

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  3. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  4. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action

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  • An improved depth-averaged landslide dam breach model with modified sediment transport and bank collapse algorithms

    Xia, X., 31 Jan 2026, In: Computers and Geotechnics. 193, 2026

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Diving into AI? Exploring the Potential for AI to Tackle Complex Water Quality Challenges

    Borgomeo, E., Holmes, L. A., Billari, C. G., Bitsios, I., Brown, S., Dickson, D. J., Ford, E., Fry, M., Gaffney, J., Garg, S., Girona-Mata, M., Giuliani, M., Hayes, N., Hunt, L. H., Johnson, A., Latifi, M., Marinoni, A., Orr, H. G., Pemberton, E. & Rowan-Robinson, R. & 8 others, Samadi, V., Shepherd, W., Sims, K., Spooner, S., Tlhomole, J., Tso, C.-H. M., Williams, T. & Xia, X., 14 Apr 2026, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 60, 14, p. 10405-10416 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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  • GPU-accelerated city-scale urban flood forecasting for real-time decision-making

    Wadhwa, A., Sharma, A., Xia, X., Chan, T. P., Kumar, K., Kumar, D. N., Dodd, C. & Kuetemeyer, C., 10 Mar 2026, In: npj Natural Hazards. 3, 1, 12 p., 31.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

    Open Access
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  • Influence of open-source topographic data on basin-scale flash flood modelling in High Mountain Asia

    Li, Z., Sang, Y.-F., Singh, V. P., Wang, Y., Xia, X. & Zhang, Y., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies. 65, 12 p., 103396.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

    Open Access
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    3 Downloads (Pure)

  • BEAR PGR Conference 2025 - Conference proceedings

    Ghumra, A. (Editor), Xia, X. (Contributor), Jenkins, B. (Contributor), Bose, C. (Contributor), Nguyen, K. (Contributor), Saddal, H. (Contributor), Lannelongue, L. (Contributor), Zhang, Y. (Contributor), Liu, T. (Contributor), Majeed, L. (Contributor), Adler, N. (Contributor), Zhai, Z. (Contributor), Wu, Z. (Contributor), Feltz, S. (Contributor), Tian, H. (Contributor), Mohammad B M A J Aldoub (Contributor), Abbas, A. (Contributor), Allman, E. (Contributor), Huang, J. (Contributor) & Shafiq, O. (Contributor) & 2 others, Graham, P. (Contributor) & Soulas, O. (Contributor), 12 Jun 2025, University of Birmingham. 34 p.

    Research output: Book/Report › Book

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