Dr Simiao Sun BEng, MEng, PhD

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Associate Professor in Hydrogeology (Groundwater Science)

Contact details

Telephone: +44 (0)121 414 6159
Email: s.m.sun@bham.ac.uk

Address: School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK

Simiao is a quantitative hydrogeologist who studies the mechanism of LNAPLs (Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids) migration and (re)distribution.

Qualifications

PhD in Earth Science (Contaminant Hydrogeology) – University of Birmingham, UK, 2016
MEng in Hydraulic Engineering – Heilongjiang University, China, 2012
BEng in Hydraulic Engineering – Heilongjiang University, China, 2009

Teaching

Simiao teaches the following modules on MSc Hydrogeology

Groundwater hydraulics
Regional groundwater flow modelling
Contaminant transport modelling
MSc project supervision

Other activities

Simiao’s administrative role in GEES is International Tutor, focusing on improving the educational experiences for GEES international students, as well as establishing educational and research partnerships with China.

Publications

Recent publications

Article

Xia, L, Liu, J, Kang, F, Zheng, T, Sun, S & Guo, H 2026, 'The efficacy of biological agents on bioclogging mitigation for managed aquifer recharge systems: mechanisms and microbial community responses', Water Research, vol. 300, 125929. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2026.125929

Preprint

Greene, S, Antell, G, Atterby, J, Bhatia, R, Dunne, E, Giles, S, Groh, S, Hanson, E, Hilton, J, Knight, H, Kraftl, P, Morgan, E, Rhodes, I, Rockey, F, Singh, S, Stevenson, C, Sun, S, Warren, B, Wheeley, J & Yamoah, K 2021 'Safety and belonging in the field: a checklist for educators' EarthArXiv. https://doi.org/10.31223/x53p6h

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