Meifa Chen
About Meifa Chen
Meifa Chen serves as the Water Resources Practice Leader at Mead & Hunt, where she focuses on resiliency and sea level rise adaptation projects. With extensive experience in hydraulic modeling and quality assurance, she has held various leadership roles in prominent engineering firms over the past two decades.
Current Role at Mead & Hunt
Meifa Chen serves as the Water Resources Practice Leader at Mead & Hunt, a position held since 2023. Based in Port Orange, Florida, Chen is responsible for overseeing water resources projects and ensuring they meet high standards of quality assurance and quality control. In this role, Chen incorporates advanced strategies and technologies in hydraulic modeling and master planning, contributing to the effective management of water resources.
Previous Experience in Water Resources
Prior to joining Mead & Hunt, Meifa Chen held several key positions in the water resources sector. Chen worked at WSP USA as a Senior Technical Leader from 2019 to 2023 in the Orlando, Florida area. Before that, Chen served as Task Lead at CDM Smith for one year in Amman Governorate, Jordan, and as an Associate Water Resources Engineer at CDM Smith for 11 years. Additionally, Chen was an Associate at Hazen and Sawyer from 2000 to 2006 in New York City and worked as a Senior Engineering Manager at GAI Consultants, Inc. for four months in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Meifa Chen earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Fluid Mechanics from Clemson University. This educational background supports Chen's recognized expertise in hydraulic modeling and capacity analysis. Chen utilizes advanced tools such as ArcGIS and various hydraulic modeling programs to address complex water resource challenges.
Contributions to Environmental Resiliency
In the field of environmental resiliency, Meifa Chen assists with projects focused on sea level rise adaptation and other critical environmental challenges. Chen's work emphasizes the importance of integrating innovative solutions to enhance project outcomes and ensure sustainable water resource management.
Mentorship and Leadership Development
Meifa Chen actively mentors junior staff in the water resources field, fostering the development of future leaders. This commitment to mentorship reflects Chen's dedication to building a knowledgeable workforce capable of addressing the evolving challenges in water resource management.