My research interests lie in the study of processes that influence the dynamics of the coastal ocean, rivers, lakes and estuaries. Some of my projects include simulating circulation and transport in coastal oceans and estuaries, studying flow and transport in vegetation systems, and analyzing secular trends in sea levels. The overarching theme of my research is to develop an integrated approach to water pollution, climate change and biodiversity for sustainable cities of the future. My work is funded by a variety of university-level (MOE Tier 1 and 2, Startup, Cross-Faculty) and external (TDSI, MINDEF, EDB) grants. I have also been invited to participate in calls by government agencies such as BCA and DSTA in their projects, and am an invited lecturer for the Active, Beautiful, Clean (ABC) Waters Professional Programme. I am also serving as Co-Program Director and on the Joint Academic Committee for the NUS-TUD Double Degree Programme (DDP).