Prof. Slobodan Simonovic | Water resources management | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Slobodan Simonovic, Western University, Canada

Prof. Slobodan P. Simonovic is a globally renowned expert in water resources engineering and systems analysis. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Canadian Academy of Engineering, and Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, he has significantly contributed to climate resilience, hydrology, and disaster risk management. Through academic leadership, groundbreaking research, and impactful consulting, he bridges science, society, and sustainability. He has published over 650 works, mentored future leaders, and led international collaborations. His consulting firm has delivered over 90 engineering and capacity-building projects. Prof. Simonovic is celebrated globally for advancing sustainable and resilient water infrastructure solutions. 🌍📚💧

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🎓 Education

Prof. Simonovic completed his BSc and MSc in Civil Engineering at the University of Belgrade, specializing in hydrotechnics. He later earned his PhD in Systems Engineering from the University of Manitoba, Canada. His education integrated engineering principles with complex systems analysis, setting the foundation for a pioneering career in interdisciplinary water resources research. His academic background is distinguished by a deep understanding of both theoretical frameworks and applied engineering practices, particularly in the sustainable management of natural and engineered water systems. This rigorous education has empowered him to drive impactful innovation in climate change resilience and infrastructure systems. 🎓📘🔬

💼 Experience

Prof. Simonovic has over four decades of academic, research, and consulting experience in civil and environmental engineering. He served at the University of Manitoba and later joined Western University, where he established the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction. He has held visiting positions worldwide and served in advisory roles for international organizations including UNESCO and IAHS. Through his consultancy, he completed over 90 engineering and capacity-building projects globally. His leadership in academia and industry has influenced policies, built global partnerships, and delivered real-world solutions in water resources, flood management, and climate adaptation. 🌐🏗️📊

🏆 Awards and Honors

Prof. Simonovic has received over 60 prestigious awards, including Fellowships from the Royal Society of Canada, Canadian Academy of Engineering, and American Society of Civil Engineers. He received the Ven Te Chow Award (ASCE), Environmental Sciences in Canada Leader Award (Research.com), and EWRA Award for outstanding contributions in water management. Recognitions from China, Brazil, Japan, and Serbia highlight his international impact. He’s also a Distinguished Fellow of the Core Academy and Sigma Xi. His accolades span academic excellence, professional engineering practice, global outreach, and national service—testament to a lifetime dedicated to scientific and societal advancement. 🏅🌎🧠

🔬 Research Focus

Prof. Simonovic’s research focuses on systems analysis, integrating deterministic and stochastic modeling, optimization, and decision-making for complex infrastructure and environmental systems. He applies these tools to water resources management, flood resilience, climate change adaptation, and disaster risk reduction. A pioneer in modeling risk and resilience, his interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering, society, and sustainability. His work informs public policy and advances tools for climate-resilient infrastructure. His cutting-edge simulations and frameworks enable effective planning under uncertainty, helping governments and industries worldwide manage environmental risks in a changing world. 🔍🌧️📈

Publication Top Notes

• Short term streamflow forecasting using artificial neural networks 📊🌊 – Cited by 776 – 1999

• Reservoir systems analysis: closing gap between theory and practice 💧📚 – Cited by 470 – 1992

• Managing water resources: methods and tools for a systems approach 🌍🔧 – Cited by 423 – 2012

• World water dynamics: global modeling of water resources 🌍💧 – Cited by 414 – 2002

• System dynamics modeling of reservoir operations for flood management 🚰🌊 – Cited by 379 – 2000

• Global water resources modeling with an integrated model of the social–economic–environmental system 🌐🌊 – Cited by 350 – 2011

• Optimization of water distribution network design using differential evolution 🔧💡 – Cited by 298 – 2010

• A fuzzy compromise approach to water resource systems planning under uncertainty 🌫️💧 – Cited by 293 – 2000

• Increase of flood risk due to urbanisation: a Canadian example 🏙️🌧️ – Cited by 276 – 2007

• Computer-based model for flood evacuation emergency planning 🚨🌊 – Cited by 275 – 2005