GeoHydraulics Research Group
Research Field
Shih-Jung Wang is an associate professor in Graduate Institute of Applied Geology, National Central University (NCU), Taiwan. Prior to his academic career, he spent 7 years working as a researcher in National Cheng Kung University and Sinotech Engineering Consultants, Inc. Since arriving at NCU, Dr. Wang has furthered his research interests in the areas of coupled solid-fluid interactive analyses, subsidence hazard analyses, earthquake hydrology investigations, and groundwater environmental investigations. The fundamental research on developing numerical models for investigating the interactive behavior on multiphysical variables are the main target in the first topic. Data analyses and model developments for understanding the mechanisms of land subsidence and earthquake hydrology are the main target in the second and third topics. Applying data analysis and numerical model for the sustainable management of groundwater resources are the main target for the fourth topic.
Solid and fluid bodies are the main natural components in the world. Rock, soil, and fluid construct the hydrogeology and engineering geology fields. The interactive phenomena between the coupled solid and fluid bodies are complex and their mechanisms play an important role for these disciplines. Therefore, the investigation and realization of the coupled interactive phenomena between solid and fluid bodies can enhance the scientific development and engineering applications in the hydrogeology and engineering geology fields.
The main topics in Geohydraulics Research Group (GHRG) include:
1. Theory improvements and basic investigations of the coupled solid and fluid theory,
2. The applications and case studies of the coupled solid and fluid theory, and
3. The investigations of the mechanisms and phenomena in the system of earthquakes and hydrology.
Except for the investigations in the coupled solid and fluid systems, GHRG also involves the field of groundwater exploitation and management. The basic hydrogeology investigations and modeling technique improvements can help Taiwan’s government dealing with the topics of groundwater exploitation and management. The developing techniques can also help Taiwan’s industries in hydraulic and environmental fields connecting the international industries.
Current projects are listed below for reference:
Investigations of land subsidence mechanism of Choushui River Alluvial Fan
Investigation of the influences of hydrochemistry on the rock fracture evolution in a coupled hydro-mechanical system in the final disposal site of radioactive waste
Integration of Groundwater Observation around Hualien Milun Fault and Mechanism Investigation of Fault and Fluid Interaction
Analysis of Case on Safety Assessment in the Licensing Stage of Near-Surface Disposal of Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Analysis on the issues of safety control for near surface disposal of low-level radioactive waste
Research and analysis on low-level radioactive waste disposal environment and anisotropy inspection technology
Preliminary Investigation of Submarine Groundwater Discharge in Yongan Coastal Area, Taoyuan
Preliminary Potential Analyses of Submarine Groundwater Discharge in Taoyuan Coastal Area
Study on the potential impact of geothermal development on the underground environment
Analysis of hydrological and geological heterogeneity characteristics and experiment on establishing hydrogeological model
Groundwater hydrology and geothermal reservoir simulation and analysis in a non-volcanic region
Groundwater flow mechanism in tectonic area: an example on the boundary of groundwater region in west Taiwan
Study on the groundwater flow pattern near the structural boundary around Douliu Hills and Changhua Tableland
2025, Outstanding Research Award in National Central University.
2024, Outstanding Research Award in National Central University.
2023, Outstanding Research Award in National Central University.
2025, Excellent Mentor Award in National Central University.
2022, Excellent Mentor Award in National Central University.
2024, Excellent Teaching Teacher Award in National Central University.
2023, Excellent Teaching Teacher Award in College of Earth Sciences, National Central University.
2021, Excellent Teaching Teacher Award in College of Earth Sciences, National Central University.
2020, Excellent Teaching Teacher Award in College of Earth Sciences, National Central University.
2018-2020, Outstanding Teaching and Research Award for New Faculty, National Central University.
2025/11, Supervising student Yu-Hao Hsiao to get the Journal Paper Award.
2025/10, Supervising student Sin-Hong Jhuang to get the Journal Paper Award.
2025/06, Supervising student Thi-My-Linh Ngo to get the Best Master VEI CHOW JUAN Thesis Award.
2024/05, Supervising student Quoc Cuong Nguyen to get the Best Master VEI CHOW JUAN Thesis Award.
2025/06, Supervising student Bo-Han Yu to get the Best Undergraduate Project Report Award.
2025/12, Supervising student Yun-Rong Wu to get the Outstanding Student Paper Award.
2025/10, Supervising student Yun-Rong Wu to get the Outstanding Student Paper Award.
2025/06, Supervising student Huu-Duc Truong to get the Outstanding Student Paper Award.
2025/06, Supervising student Agustina Shinta Marginingsih to get the Outstanding Student Paper Award.
2023/08, Supervising student Duc-Huy Tran to get the Outstanding Student Paper Award.
2023/07, Supervising student Duc-Huy Tran to get the Outstanding Student Paper Award.
2023/07, Supervising student Huu-Duc Truong to get the Outstanding Student Paper Award.
2022/09, Supervising student Yung-Han Yang to get the Outstanding Student Paper Award.
2022/06, Supervising student Duc-Huy Tran to get the Outstanding Student Paper Award.
2022/05, Supervising student Duc-Huy Tran to get the Outstanding Student Paper Award.
2021/10, Supervising student Duc-Huy Tran to get the Outstanding Student Paper Award.
2020/11, Supervising student Quoc Cuong Nguyen to get the Outstanding Student Paper Award.
2019/05, Supervising student Duc-Huy Tran to get the Outstanding Student Paper Award.
National Cheng Kung University Taiwan Department of Resources Engineering Ph.D. 2002.09/2009.05
National Cheng Kung University Taiwan Department of Resources Engineering Master 2000.09/2002.06
National Cheng Kung University Taiwan Department of Resources Engineering Bachelor 1996.09/2000.06
Job Description
1. Instruction on how to organize and analyze observational data, and how to interpret natural phenomena and human activities from such data.
2. Teaching programming and the use of various application software for data analysis and graphing, equipping students with portable research and industry skills.
Preferred Intern Educational Level
Priority will be given to undergraduate students from the Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Sciences and related departments.
Skill sets or Qualities
Applicants should have an interest in groundwater-related topics (e.g., groundwater resources, underground reservoirs, geothermal and hot spring water resources, heat pumps, springs and artesian wells, submarine groundwater discharge, atmosphere and groundwater, surface water and groundwater, mountain block recharge, groundwater pollution, seawater intrusion, land subsidence, geoengineering, hydraulic load, hydraulic fracturing, earthquake and fault fluids, soil liquefaction, high and low radioactive disposal, carbon dioxide sequestration, etc.). No experience required.