Mini Symposium at EOS-NTU: Advancing River Research & International Collaboration
Event Type: Symposium
Date: 27 June 2025
Location: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
The Mini Symposium “Reshaping Rivers: Hydro-Hazards, Human Impacts, and Predictive Modelling in a Changing Climate” was held at the Earth Observatory of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore), on 27 June 2025. This event gathered leading experts and young researchers from Kyoto University, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT), and NTU Singapore to exchange cutting-edge insights on riverine hazards, climate extremes, sediment dynamics, and sustainable management of river systems.
The symposium fostered valuable academic exchange and opened new opportunities for collaboration, aiming to advance impactful research and joint grant development among top universities in Asia. The variety of presentations highlighted the complex challenges facing rivers today, from the Mekong Delta to Central Vietnam and beyond. These included a keynote address by Professor Sameh Ahmed Kantoush from Kyoto University on the impacts of climate extremes and human activities, and other talks by several speakers on topics such as bio-geomorphological monitoring and sand mining impacts.
Prof. Sameh Ahmed Kantoush (Kyoto University) delivered a thought-provoking keynote on “Hydro-Hazards and Morphological Changes in High-Risk Regions: Impacts of Climate Extremes and Human Activities,” highlighting critical issues facing river systems under changing climatic and anthropogenic pressures (Source: Earth Observatory of Singapore)
Dr. Chanjoo Lee (Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology) presented on innovative techniques for monitoring bio-geomorphological change in active sandy rivers, emphasizing the value of high-frequency observation in understanding short-term hydrological dynamics (Source: Earth Observatory of Singapore)
Dr. Binh Quang Nguyen (Kyoto University) shared findings on the “Multidimensional impacts of riverbed sand mining on geomorphological change and water transfer rate,” using Central Vietnam as a case study to illustrate the urgent need for sustainable extraction practices (Source: Earth Observatory of Singapore)
A group photo in the EOS lobby, capturing participants from NTU, Kyoto University, KICT, and partner institutions, reflecting our shared commitment to research excellence and transnational collaboration (Source: Earth Observatory of Singapore)