Mr. Zhang provides expertise in hydrogeology with particular emphasis on numerical modeling of groundwater flow, solute transport, and numerical simulation of groundwater/surface-water interaction. He has extensive experience in the interpretation of hydrogeologic data and conceptualization of groundwater systems to assess regional groundwater resources and environmental impacts of open pit and underground mining on groundwater.

Dr. Zhang is proficient with numerous groundwater modeling software programs including MODFLOW, MT3DMS, and FEFLOW and has participated in the design and development of the programs SEAWATER (a salt-/fresh-water interface steady-state calculation using MODFLOW), FC (Flow characterization, sustainable yield estimation and borehole protection zone delineation), and SALTLOAD (a post-processing program for groundwater flux and salt loading calculations). Mr. Zhang has also added multi-species sequential biodegradation capabilities to MT3DMS.

EDUCATION
  • MSc, Hydrogeology, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 2000
  • BEng, Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China, 1996
  • Professional Study in Geology, Nanjing Geology School, Nanjing, China, 1988 – 1992
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
  • Flow and Solute Transport Simulation
  • Water Resource Evaluations
  • Development of Groundwater Simulation Code
  • Hydrogeologic Data Interpretation
  • Groundwater and Surface-Water Interaction Analyses
  • Modeling for Environmental Impact Assessment
AWARDS AND HONORS
  • Scholarship of International Engineering Technique Company (IET): 1994, 1998
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
  • International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH)
  • National Ground Water Association (NGWA)
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
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PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

  • Neville, C., and J. Zhang, 2010. Benchmark Analysis of Solute Transport with Multi-aquifer Wells. Ground Water, v. 48, no. 6, pp. 884-891. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-6584.2010.00696.x

  • Xu, Y., R. Titus, S. Holness, J. Zhang, and G. van Tonder, 2002. A Hydrogeomorphological Approach to Quantification of Groundwater Discharge to Streams in South Africa. Water SA, v. 28, no. 4, pp. 375-380. doi: 10.4314/wsa.v28i4.4910

  • Zhang, J. and C.J. Neville, 2013. Identification of Topographically-Controlled Groundwater Systems. in Proceedings of the International Symposium on Regional Groundwater Flow: Theory, Application and Future Development, June 21-23, 2013, Xi’An, China.

  • Neville, C., and J. Zhang, 2010. Benchmark Analysis of Solute Transport with Multi-aquifer Wells. Ground Water, v. 48, no. 6, pp. 884-891.

  • Neville, C., and J. Zhang, 2008. Benchmark Analyses of Solute Transport with Multi-Aquifer Wells. Presentation at MODFLOW and More 2008, Ground Water and Public Policy, International Ground Water Modeling Center, Colorado School of Mines Golden, Colorado, May 18-21, 2008, p. 183.

  • Zhang, J., J. Weaver, J. Conrad, and E. van Wyk, 2005. Groundwater Monitoring Network Design for the Sandveld Area Using Numerical Models. Presentation at the Biennial Ground Water Conference, Council for Science and Industrial Research (CSIR) Conference Centre, Pretoria, South Africa, March 7 9, 2005.

  • Zhang, J., R. Murray, and G. Tredoux, 2004. Regional Fractured Aquifer Modeling Using Telescopic Mesh Refinement (TMR) Method. Presentation at the Water Institute of South Africa (WISA) Bi-annual Conference, Capetown, South Africa, May 2004.

  • Xu, Y., C. Colvin, G. van Tonder, S. Hughes, D. Maitre, J. Zhang, T. Mafanya, and E. Braune, 2003. Towards the Resource Directed Measures: Groundwater Component. Prepared for Water Resources Commission, Pretoria: WRC Report No. 1090-2/1/03, ISBN no. 1-77005-022-1.

  • Xu, Y., R. Titus, S. Holness, J. Zhang, and G. van Tonder, 2002. A Hydrogeomorphological Approach to Quantification of Groundwater Discharge to Streams in South Africa. Water SA, v. 28, no. 4, pp. 375-380.

  • Zhang, J., and W.-H. Chiang, 2002. A Simple Approach to Calculate the Sharp Interface between Saltwater and Fresh Water. Presentation at the Groundwater Division, Western Cape Conference: Tales of a Hidden Treasure, Somerset West, South Africa, September 16, 2002.

  • Xu, Y., J. Zhang, G. vanTonder, and R. Titus, 2002. An Approach to Estimate Groundwater Contribution to Instream Flow Requirements in South Africa. Presentation at the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) International Groundwater Conference, Darwin, Australia, May 12-17, 2002.

  • Zhang J., 2000. Estimation of the Preliminary Groundwater Reserve Using Numerical Models. MSc Thesis, Institute for Groundwater Studies, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.

  • Zhang J., G. Li , J. Lü J., and X. Zhou, 1998. Groundwater Flow Characteristics and Numerical Simulation Analysis of the Uranium Mill Tailings Impoundment (in Chinese). Journal of Hydrogeology & Engineering Geology, no. 2.