Shih Chieh Kao
About Shih Chieh Kao
Shih Chieh Kao is a Group Leader in the Water Resource Science and Engineering Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2010. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University and has extensive experience in hydrologic systems analysis.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Shih Chieh Kao serves as the Group Leader of the Water Resource Science and Engineering Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2020. In this role, he oversees research initiatives related to water resource management and engineering, contributing to advancements in the field.
Previous Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Kao has extensive experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, having worked there in various capacities since 2010. He served as a Research Associate from 2010 to 2013, and later as a Team Leader for the Hydrologic Systems Analysis Team from 2013 to 2020. Additionally, he worked as a Post-doctoral Research Associate from 2009 to 2010 and as Research Staff from 2013 to 2016.
Education and Academic Background
Shih Chieh Kao earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. Prior to this, he obtained a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from National Taiwan University, completing his studies from 1999 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research in water resources.
Postdoctoral Experience
Before his tenure at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Kao worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Purdue University for eight months in 2008 to 2009. This role contributed to his expertise in civil engineering and research methodologies.