Prof. Ping LU, 路平

ORCID iD: 0000-0001-6224-253X
Scopus Author ID: 57193889631

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Ping Lu is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, City University of Hong Kong. She received her BSc in Environmental Engineering from Tsinghua University and PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Princeton University. Her research has been focused on tropical cyclone risk assessment, rainfall mechanisms, eyewall replacement, rapid intensification (as well as internal dynamical constraints of storm intensity), and hazards risk assessment. 

Postdocs

I'm seeking two full-time postdocs to join my group. 

You’ll contribute to:

• Building a global eyewall replacement cycle (ERC) dataset using multi-source observations/modeling.
• Investigating ERC mechanisms and their impact on storm intensity evolution.
• Analyzing associated hazards (e.g., rainfall, storm surges) for risk assessment.

I'm looking for: Strong background in data analysis, scientific programming (Python/Matlab/R), and at least one of:

• Climate datasets (e.g., reanalysis, satellite)
• WRF simulations of TCs
• Storm surge modeling (e.g., ADCIRC, Delft3D)

The initial appointment is for one-year, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and continued funding. Salary aligns with Hong Kong/RGC standards, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to apply: Send to Prof. Ping Lu ([email protected]): CV, 2-page research statement (outlining your expertise and interest + how you’d contribute), and 1–2 representative papers

PhD Students

I am seeking highly motivated Ph.D. students and RAs to join my research group in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at City University of Hong Kong. The research will fall within the topic of tropical cyclone risk assessment. Of particular interests are tropical cyclone eyewall replacement, rapid intensification, rainfall mechanisms, topographic effect and flooding. Applicants with other relevant research ideas are encouraged to discuss with me. 
 

I am open to other tropical cyclone related topics and encourage all qualified applicants to contact me at [email protected]

(I'm also looking for full-time or part-time RAs with similar interests.)

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must have Bachelor or Master degree (before PhD entrance) in an engineering field, geography, atmospheric or climate-related science, applied statistics or math.
• For students from non-English speaking institutions, CityU requires proof of English proficiency obtained within last two years (minimum score of 79 in TOEFL, 6.5 in IELTS or 490 in CET Band 6 may be accepted).
• Candidates with experience in modeling tropical cyclones using WRF are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with experience in tropical cyclone dynamics or mesoscale dynamics are strongly encouraged to apply.
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• Candidates with good knowledge of computer programming (in particular Matlab) and experience in processing and analyzing large data sets and model outputs are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Benefits

• standard stipend of HK$17,510 (~US$2,240) per month
• Our research group will willingly cover the expenses of conferences or other research activities. CityU also offers additional student grant, fund and fellowship based on academic / research performance.

Undergrad Courses

CA2675 Fluid Mechanics

CA2066 Professionals and Society

CA3417 Management for Construction

Grad Courses

CA5104 Management Workshop

CA5018 Modelling and Computational Techniques for Built Environment

CA6110 Statistical Methods and Data Analytics