Yeo Howe Lim

CE/ME 306 Fluid Mechanics

CE 423 Hydraulic Engineering

CE 421 Hydrology

CE 524/424 Open Channel Hydraulics

CE 525/425 Surface Hydrology

CE 526/426 Applied Hydraulics

ENVE 590 Special Topics: Environmental Statistics

Open channel hydraulics and hydrologic runoff in cold regions

Flood frequency analysis and implications in changing climates

Streambank assessments and stabilizations

Revitalization of urban streams

Hydrologic and hydrodynamic modeling of wetlands

Refereed Journal Papers                       (Students: ***PhD, ** Master, *Undergrad) 

1. Almousa, M.,*** O. Tomomewo, Y.H. Lim, K. Al-Zboon, I. Khraisat, A. Alshami, and B. Ammary. 2024. “Chemical recovery of magnesium from the Dead Sea and its use in wastewater treatment.” Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, 14 (3), 229–243. https://doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2024.267
2. Atashi, V.,*** R. Barati, and H. Lim. 2023. “Development of a distributed nonlinear Muskingum model by considering snowmelt effects for flood routing in the Red River.” Scientific Report. 13, 21356. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-48895-8
3. Bachus, K.,*** and H. Lim. 2023. “Achieving Corporate Climate Commitments: Risks and Benefits of Using Virtual Power Purchase Agreements and Unbundled Renewable Energy Certificates.” American Journal of Energy Research, 11 (3), 100-107. https://doi.org/10.12691/ajer-11-3-1
4. Atashi, V.,*** R. Barat, and H. Lim. 2023b. “Distributed Muskingum Model with Whale Optimization for River Flood Routing.” Journal of Hydroinformatics, 25 (6), 2210-2222. https://doi.org/10.2166/hydro.2023.029
5. Atashi, V.,*** R. Barati, and H. Lim. 2023a. “Improved River Flood Routing with Spatially Variable Exponent Muskingum Model and Sine Cosine Optimization Algorithm.” Environmental Processes, 10 (42). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40710-023-00658-3
6. Atashi, V.,*** M. S. Bejestan, and H. Lim. 2023. “Flow Pattern and Erosion in a 90-Degrees Sharp Bend around a W-Weir.” Water, 15 (1), 11. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15010011
7. Khani, D.,*** H. Lim, and A. Malekpour. 2023b. “Investigating the Performance of the Modified Two-Component Pressure Approach in Capturing Column Separation with Large Vapour Cavities.” Journal of Hydraulic Research, 61 (5), 764-774. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221686.2023.2231397
8. Khani, D.,*** H. Lim, and A. Malekpour. 2023a. “Calculating Column Separation in Conduit Systems Using an Innovative Open Channel Based Model.” Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 149 (2). https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JHEND8.HYENG-13197
9. Atashi, V, H. Taheri, S. M. Shahabi, R. Kardan, and H. Lim. 2022. “Water Level Forecasting Using Deep Learning Time-Series Analysis: A Case Study of Red River of the North.” Water, 14 (2), 1971. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14121971
10. Khani, D.,*** H. Lim, and A. Malekpour. 2022. "Calculating Column Separation in Liquid Pipelines Using a 1D-CFD Coupled Model" Mathematics, 10 (12), 1960. https://doi.org/10.3390/math10121960
11. Khani, D.,*** H. Lim, and A. Malekpour. 2021. “A Mixed Flow Analysis of Sewer Pipes with Different Shapes Using a Non-Oscillatory Two-Component Pressure Approach (TPA).” Modelling, 2 (4), 467–481. https://doi.org/10.3390/modelling2040025
12. Khani, D.,*** H. Lim, and A. Malekpour. 2020. “Suppressing Spurious Numerical Oscillations in the Two-Component Transient Hydraulic Pressure Approach.” Water, 12 (10), 2896; https://doi.org/10.3390/w12102896
13. Wang, H., Reich, B., and H. Lim. 2013. “A Bayesian Approach to Probabilistic Streamflow Forecasts.” Journal of Hydroinformatics, 15 (2), 381-391.
14. Hafliger K.,** and H. Lim. 2012. “Techniques of Assessing Changes in River Flooding Patterns in the Upper Midwest.” Technical Report No: ND12-04, North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute, Fargo, ND.
15. Melesse, A. M., S. Ahmad, M. E. McClain, X. Wang, and H. Lim. 2011. “Suspended Sediment Load Prediction of River Systems: An Artificial Neural Network Approach.” Agricultural Water Management, 98, 855–866. (Paper is cited >195 times-Google Scholar)
16. Lim, Y. H., and D. L.Voeller.** 2010. “Closure to ‘Regional Flood Estimations in Red River Using L-Moment-Based Index-Flood and Bulletin 17B Procedures’ by Yeo H. Lim and Donovan L. Voeller." Journal of Hydrologic Engineering 15 (8), 669-670.
17. Lim, Y. H., Hassell,** and W. Teng. 2010. “Modeling Hydrologic Regime of a Terminal Lake Basin with GCM Down-scaled Scenarios.” Modelling for Environment’s Sake, International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software, Volume S19.07: 1-8, June 5-8, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
18. Lim, Y. H., O. Wieland,** and N. Kalenze.* 2009. “Space-Constrained Stilling Basins for Pipe Outlets.” Water Engineering for a Sustainable Environment, International Association of Hydraulic Engineering & Research, Spain, 2351-2357.
19. Lim, Y. H., and L. Voeller.** 2009. “Regional Flood Estimations in Red River Using L-moment-Based Index-Flood and Bulletin 17B Procedures.” Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, 14 (2), 1002-1016.
20. Lim, Y. H., and L. M. Lye. 2004. “Wavelet Analysis of Tide-Affected Low Streamflows Series.” Journal of Data Science, 2, 149-
21. Lim, Y. H., and L. M. Lye. 2003. “Regional Flood Estimation for Ungauged Basins in Sarawak, Malaysia.” Hydrological Sciences Journal, 48 (1), 79-
22. Lim, Y. H., and J. Sharp. 2001. “Operational Aspects of a Barrage in Extreme Climatic Conditions.” In: R.A. Falconer, and W. R. Blain, editors, River Basin Management, Progress in Water Resources Series, Volume 5.  Wessex Institute of Technology, Cardiff, United Kingdom, 349-
23. Sharp, J., and H. Lim. 2000. “The Sarawak River Barrage – Hydrotechnical and Geotechnical Aspects.” Water and Maritime Engineering, 142, 87-96. (This paper was awarded “Overseas Prize” by the Institution of Civil Engineering, UK, in June 2001)

Peer-reviewed Proceeding Papers       (Students: ***PhD, ** Master, *Undergrad)

1. Almousa, M., *** O. Tomomewo, and H. Lim. (2023) “Salts Removal as an Effective and Economical Method of Bakken Formation Treatment.” 2023 AAPG Rocky Mountain Section Meeting. https://doi.org/10.1306/80740Mousa2023
2. Khani, D.,*** Lim, Y.H., and Malekpour, A. (2023) “An innovative open channel flow-based model for calculating column separation.” 14th International Conference on Pressure Surges, Pressure Surge 2023, Eindhoven, NL:12th-14th April 2023. pressuresurges14.win.tue.nl
3. Lim, Y.H. (2023) “Innovative Use of Unmanned Surface Vehicle Technology for Muskingum Flood Routing Parameter Derivation.” Asia Oceania Geoscience Society Meeting 2023, HS 16: Applying Novel Technologies to Assess the Impacts of Flood-induced Disasters Over the Watershed - 8/2/2023, Suntech Convention Center, Singapore.
4. Khani, D.,*** Lim, Y.H., and Gray, Shaun. (2022) “Optimizing Hydroelectric Operations to Enhance Lake Sturgeon Productivity by an Energy System Approach—A Case Study.”, World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2022, , Environmental, p 120-129. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784484258.011
5. Rosati, M.,** Atashi, V., and Lim, Y.H. (2022) “Floating Treatment Wetland Systems in Cold Climate Regions: A Case Study on English Coulee in Grand Forks, North Dakota.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2022, Environmental, p. 95-105. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784484258.009
6. Atashi, V.,*** Rosati, M.,** and Lim, Y.H., and Mahmood, T. (2022) “Characteristics of Seasonality on 3D Velocity and Bathymetry Profiles in Red River of the North.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2022, Hydraulics and Waterway, p. 252 -263. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784484258.024
7. Khani, D.,*** Lim, Y.H., & Malekpour, A. (2021) “Evaluating the performance of a non-oscillatory TPA approach in mixed flow analysis of sewer pipes with different shapes.” The ICWMM Conference Feb. 24 – 25, 2021.
8. Lim, Y. H. and Cox, M.L.** (2020) “Enhancing Maximum Scour Depth Determination for Spur Dikes Using a Validated Two-Dimensional Model.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2020, Hydraulics, Waterways, and Water Distribution Systems Analysis, p 84 - 98. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784482971.009
9. Atashi, V.,*** Lim, Y. H., Khajavi, M., and Shafai-Bajestan, M. (2020) “Characteristics of Hydraulic Jumps in Stilling Basins with Permeable Six-Legged Elements.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2020, Hydraulics, Waterways, and Water Distribution Systems Analysis, p 65 -75. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784482971.007
10. Lim, Y. H. and Ducioame A.R.** (2019) “The Performance of Streambank Stabilization Assessment Modeling: A Case Study of Tongue River in North Dakota.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2019, Hydraulics, Waterways, and Water Distribution Systems Analysis, p 320 – 333. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784482353.030
11. Shoghli, B.,*** Lim, Y. H., and Hamidi, S.A. (2019) “Impact of Climate Change on Sediment and Nitrate Accumulation on Lake Ashtabula in North Dakota.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2019, Watershed Management, Irrigation and Drainage, and Water Resources Planning and Management, p 293-303. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784482339.030
12. Lim, Y. H., Neuharth, G.,* Olson, J.,* Vidmar, T.,* and Fife. D.** (2018) “Revitalization of an Urban Stream in Terms of Water Quality and Recreational Usability: Assessment of Options through Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2018, Hydraulics and Waterways, p 130 -139. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784481424.014
13. Shoghli, B.,*** Lim, Y. H, and Shoghli, O. “Evaluating SWAT Potential in Simulating Watersheds in Two Different Types of Climatic Conditions -2” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2018, Watershed, p 438 - 447. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784481400.041
14. Lim, Y. H., and Deering, D.** (2017). “Modeling Chlorine Residual in a Ground Water Supply Tank for a Small Community in Cold Conditions.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2017, International Perspectives, History and Heritage, Emerging Technologies, and Student Papers, p 124-138. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784480595.012
15. Shoghli, B.,*** and Lim, Y. H. (2017). “Evaluating SWAT Potential in Simulating Watersheds in Two Different Types of Climatic Conditions.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2017, Watershed Management, p 340 -352. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784480601.030
16. Lim, Y. H., Beaudry A. M.,** Lindstrom, N.,** and Hanson, R.** (2016). “Efficiency Assessments of a City’s BMP in a Cold Region.”, World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2016, Watershed, p 319-328. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784479858.033
17. Shoghli, B.,*** Lim, Y. H. and Alikhani, J. (2016). “Evaluating the Effect of Climate Change on Design Parameters of Embankment Dams: Case Studies Using Remote Sensing Data.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2016, Symposium: Hydro-Climate/Climate Change, p 575-585. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784479872.059
18. Shoghli, B.,*** Mirghasemi, A. A., and Lim, Y. H. (2016). “Assessing and Evaluating the Operation of Pressure Cells in Embankment Dams: A Case Study of Five Iranian Embankment Dams.” 36th United States Society on Dams Annual Meeting and Conference: Celebrating the Value of Dams and Levees- Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, p 1591-1602.
19. Lim, Y. H., and Mager, B.** (2015). “Model Studies of Singular and Multiple Step Rock Weirs: the Influence of Design Parameters on Scour Depths.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2015, Hydraulics and Waterway: Sedimentation, p 1760-1768, Environmental and Water Resources Institute, ASCE, Reston, VA.  https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784479162.172
20. Shoghli, B.,*** and Lim, Y. H. (2015). “Predictive Scheme for Failures of Embankment Dams with High Overtopping Potential: Case Studies Using Remote Sensing Data.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2015, Emerging and Innovative Technologies, p 1332-1340, Environmental and Water Resources Institute, ASCE, Reston, VA.  https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784479162.131
21. Lim, Y. H., and Fuqua, J.** (2014). “Model Studies of Semi-permeable Rubble Mound Weirs.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2014- Water Without Borders, p 1342-1351, Environmental and Water Resources Institute, ASCE, Reston, VA. 
22. Abbie, B.,** and Lim, Y. H. (2014). “Performance of Pervious Concrete on Runoff Reduction in Grand Forks, ND.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2014- Water Without Borders, p 135-144, Environmental and Water Resources Institute, ASCE, Reston, VA.  https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784413548.135
23. Deering, D.,** and Lim, Y. H. (2014). “Identification of Safe Navigation Routes in a Remote Watershed under Extreme Storm Events Utilizing GIS and Hydrologic Models.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2014- Water Without Borders, p 2286-2295, Environmental and Water Resources Institute, ASCE, Reston, VA. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784413548.228
24. Lim, Y. H., and Hafliger, K.** (2013). “Detecting Changes in River Flooding Patterns and Flood Frequencies in the Upper Midwest.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2013 - Showcasing the Future, p 2859-2868, Environmental and Water Resources Institute, ASCE, Reston, VA.
25. Deering, D.,** and Lim, Y. H. (2013). “Operating Small Pump Water Supply Systems Efficiently in Cold Regions.” ISCORD: Planning for Sustainable Cold Regions, 791-801. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784412978.075
26. Lim, Y. H., Zhang, X., Kirilenko, A., Teng, W., and Munna, H. S. (2012) “Flood Frequency Analysis of Devils Lake under Current and Projected Future Climates Utilizing HEC Hydrologic Models, NASA Satellite Observations and Downscaled GCM Simulations.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2012 - Crossing Boundaries, p 1872-1881, Environmental and Water Resources Institute, ASCE, Reston, VA. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784412312.187
27. Anderson, J. T. and Lim, Y. H. (2012). “Protecting Road Embankments from Overtopping Flow.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2012 - Crossing Boundaries, p 1536-1545, Environmental and Water Resources Institute, ASCE, Reston, VA. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784412312.153
28. Hafliger, K. T. and Lim, Y. H. (2012). “Major Assessments and Adaptation Tools for Flood Management in the Northern Plains under Potential Climate Change Environment.”, World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2012  - Crossing Boundaries, p 3421-3430, Environmental and Water Resources Institute, ASCE, Reston, VA. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784412312.345
29. Deering, D. D. and Lim, Y. H. (2012). “Efficient Energy Use in Pump Water Supply Systems in Cold Regions.” , World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2012 - Crossing Boundaries, p 3044-3053, Environmental and Water Resources Institute, ASCE, Reston, VA. https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784412312.306
30. Lim, Y. H. (2007). “Regional Flood Frequency Analysis of the Red River Basin Using L-moments Approach.” World Water and Environmental Resources Congress 2007- Restoring Our Natural Habitat, p1-
31. Lim, Y. H. (2004). “Trend Analysis of Devils Lake Levels and the Related Environmental Parameters.” Proc, Water and Environment Specialty Conference, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, WE-149, 1-9.
32. Lim, Y. H. and Lye, L. M. (2003). “Alternative Design Flood Estimation Methods in Tidal Rivers.” , 1st Coastal, Estuary and Offshore Engineering Specialty Conference, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Moncton, New Brunswick.
33. Lim, Y. H. and Lye, L.M. (2002). “Design Flood Estimation Methods in Tidal Interaction Zones.” , 2nd World Engineering Congress, Water Engineering and Geomatics Volume, Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Kuching, 1-7.
34. Lim, Y. H. and Lye, L. M. (2002). “De-noising of Streamflow Series Affected by Tides Using Wavelet Methods.” , 30th Annual Conference of Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Montreal, Quebec.
35. Lim, Y. H. and Lye, L. M. (2001).“Developing Temporal Patterns of Design Storms for a Rainforest City.” , 29th Annual Conference of Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, Victoria, British Columbia.
36. Lim, Y. H. and Lye, L. M. (2000). “Selection of a Regional Flood Frequency Distribution for Western Sarawak, East Malaysia.” , 28th Annual Conference of Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, London, Ontario.
37. Lim, Y. H., and Sharp, Jim. (2000). “Aspects of Sarawak River Regulation Scheme.” Proceedings of 28th Annual Conference of Canadian Society for Civil Engineering, London, Ontario.

Poster Papers, Abstracts and Scholarly Forum Papers (***PhD, ** Master, *Undergrad)

1. Almousa, M.,*** Tomomewo, O., and Lim, Y.H. (2023). “Salts Removal as an Effective and Economical Method of Bakken Formation Treatment.” Grad Day Presentation, Memorial Union, UND.
2. Sullivan, J.B.,** and Lim, Y.H. (2022). “Use of LiDAR and Synthetic Bathymetry to Develop Stream Cross Sections for Alternative Modeling of Streamflow Using HEC-RAS.” American Water Resources Association 2022 Geospatial Water Technology Conference, May 9-12, 2022, Austin, TX.
3. Atashi,V.,***and Lim, Y.H. (2021) “Investigation of Muskingum Routing parameters in natural channels in North Dakotan rivers under snowmelt-induced flooding conditions.” 2021 Western South Dakota Hydrology Conference (virtual), April 21-22, 2021.
4. Greenlees, J.,* and Lim, Y. H. (2018) “Emerging Rainwater Harvesting Technologies and Innovations for Sustainable Development.” World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2018, June 6, 2018, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
5. Greenlees, J.,* and Lim, Y. H. (2018) “Self-Sufficient Disaster Relief Water Filtration System- A Grand Challenge Program, CEM.” Poster. ND EPSCoR 2018 State Conference, April 17, 2018, Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND.
6. Olson, J.,* Laue, J.,* Vidmar, T.,* Neuharth, G.,* Davis, K.,* Styf, T.,* and Lim, Y.H. (2017) “Civil Engineering Design – English Coulee Improvements.” Spring 2017 Design Exposition of College of Engineering & Mines, Memorial Union, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND.
7. Shoghli, B., ***and Lim, Y. H. (2016) “Impacts of Climate Change on the Sustainability of Embankment Dam Reservoir: A Case Study.” ND EPSCoR/IDeA 2016 State Conference, April 19, 2016, Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND.
8. Heiden, J.,** and Lim, Y. H. (2016) “Satellite Soil Moisture Data Collection and Correlation with Dam Failure Risks.” ND EPSCoR/IDeA 2016 State Conference, April 19, 2016, Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND.
9. Fife, D.,**Wacek, A.,* and Lim, Y. H. (2016) “Data Collection of Embankment Dam Failures for Risk-Assessments.” ND EPSCoR/IDeA 2016 State Conference, April 19, 2016, Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND.
10. Jonathan Page,** and Lim, Y. H. (2015)“Monitoring and Modeling the English Coulee in Grand Forks: Interaction of Flows and Water Quality.” Poster presentation, March 11 at 2015 Scholarly Forum, School of Graduate Studies, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND.
11. Deering, D. D.,** and Lim, Y. H. (2014). “CFD Modeling of Unsteady Flow in Ground Water Storage Tanks to Evaluate Chlorine Decay for Various Flow Path Configurations.” ND EPSCoR/IDeA 2014 State Conference - Innovations & Expressions, April 29th, 2014, Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND.
12. Deering, D. D.,** and Lim, Y. H. (2012). “Efficient Energy Use in Pump Water Supply Systems in Cold Regions.” ND EPSCoR/IDeA 2012 State Conference, Sept 18, 2012, Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND. **AURA Student.
13. Grabow, D.,** and Lim, Y. H. (2011). “Hydrologic Sensitivity Analysis Using LiDAR.”
    2011 North Dakota GIS Users Conference, Grand Forks, ND.
14. Kirilenko, A., Zhang, X., Lim, Y. H., Teng, W. and Munna, H.S.** (2011). “Climate change impacts on North Dakota: agriculture and hydrology.” 2010 Fall Meeting, American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, Calif., 13-17 Dec.
15. Deering, D. D.,* and Lim, Y. H. (2011). “Efficient Energy Use in Pump Water Supply Systems in Cold Regions.” AURA Program Report to NDEPSCOR.
16. Zhang, X., Lim, Y. H., Teng, T.L., Kirilenko, A. (2010). “Combining Hydrological Modeling and Remote Sensing Observations to Enable Data-Driven Decision Making for Devils Lake Flood Mitigation in a Changing Climate.” Abstract #H34C-07 presented at 2010 Fall Meeting, American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, Calif., 13-17 Dec.
17. Munna, H. S.,** and Lim, Y. H. (2010). “Coupling of HEC-HMS and HEC-ResSim in Modeling the Fluctuation of Water Level in Devils Lake Using Heterogeneous Data.” Abstract H43F-1324 presented at 2010 Fall Meeting, American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, Calif., 13-17 Dec
18. Munna, H. S.,** and Lim, Y. H. (2010). “Coupling of HEC-HMS and HEC-ResSim in Modeling the Fluctuation of Water Level in Devils Lake Using Heterogeneous Data.” 2010 ND EPSCoR Conference, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 29 Sept.
19. Lim, Y. H. and Sorum, T.** (2008). “Effectiveness of Pipe Leak Detections Using Wavelet De-nosing and Cepstrum Methods.” Abstract, EM08 Book, Inaugural International Conference of the Engineering Mechanics Institute (EM08), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, p.278.
20. Sorum, Travis,** and Lim, Y. H. (2008). “Experimental PVC Pipe Leak Detections Using Wavelet De-nosing and Cepstrum Methods.”   International Water Week, Singapore.
21. Lim, Y. H., and Wieland, J. (2007). “Hydraulic Model Study of a Short Stilling Basin.” In: Edwin A. C. and Hill, D. editors, Hydraulic Measurements & Experimental Methods 2007 (HMEM 2007)-Book of Extended Abstracts, Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research (IAHR).
22. Lim, Y. H. (2006). “Bioengineering Approach to Riparian Restoration Design in a Cold Region.” Poster Paper, American Water Resources Association (AWRA) 2006 Annual Conference, American Water Resources Association.
23. Lim, Y. H. (2005). “Soft Tools for Regional Flood Frequency Analysis of the Red River Basin of the North.” Eos Trans. AGU, 86(52), 2005 Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract H53F-0545 and Poster Paper.
24. Lim, Y. H. (2004). “Flood Frequency Analysis Using Wavelet Transform.” AWRA Annual Water Resources Conference, American Water Resources Association.

 Book Chapters/Technical Reports Submitted to Grant Sponsors

1. Lim, Y.H. (2023) “Use of HYCAT in Field Observations and Evaluations of Streambed Scours at North Dakota Bridges - Draft Final Report.” NDDOT Research Report, June 2023.
2. Beaudry, A. M. and Lim, Y. H. (2015). “Structural Stormwater BMP Introductory Monitoring and Sampling Manual.” Technical manual written for the City of Grand Forks, ND.
3. Lim, Y. H. (2013). “Tongue River Hydraulic Modeling and Streambank Stability Assessments for City of Cavalier.” Report prepared for the Red River Riparian Project, Red River Regional Council, Grafton, ND.
4. Lim, Y. H. and Fuqua, J. (2011). “Research Report on Hydraulic Model Study of Semi-permeable Rubble Mound Weir.” Report prepared for the North Dakota State Water Commission.” Civil Engineering Department, University of North Dakota.
5. Lim, Y. H. and Wieland, J. (2007). “McVille Dam Spillway Hydraulic Model Study –A report prepared for the North Dakota State Water Commission.” Civil Engineering Department, University of North Dakota.
6. Lim, Y. H., Kurz, B. A., and Wang, X. (2006). “Regional Flood Frequencies of the Red River Basin – A Risk Assessment for the EERC Waffle Project.” Research Report, 2006, Waffle Project, EERC.

Award Paper: Faculty-sponsored Students

1. Munna, H. S.** (2012). “An Efficient Method for Predicting Evaporative Losses over Water Bodies in Cold Regions using a Temperature-Based Model.” Proc., 2012 World Environmental and Water Resources Congress - Crossing Boundaries, p 2723-2732, Environmental and Water Resources Institute, ASCE, Reston, VA. This paper received 2nd Placing in Graduate Student Paper Competition held in conjunction with the congress. Full travel sponsorship and cash were awarded at a special award ceremony at the congress.
2. Atashi, V. ***(2022). “Evaluations of Streambed Scours near Bridge Piers using HYCAT and LiDAR Data.” Geospatial Water Technology Conference, Austin, Texas, May 9-12. This paper received 2nd Placing in Best Student Paper Presentation Competition held in conjunction with the conference.

https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1828710&HistoricalAwards=false

• 2021 Outstanding Advisor Award at the Leadership Awards Ceremony, UND on April 16, 2021. Being the faculty advisor for Engineers Without Borders which won the 2021 Student Organization Of The Year Award, UND.
• For outstanding performance and lasting contribution to the CEM’s Diverse Leadership Development and Community Engagement Program, College of Engineering and Mines (CEM), May 2019.
• The Dean’s Outstanding Faculty Award 2013 (accompanied by $1000 award), First Annual College of Engineering and Mines End of Year Celebration & Award Luncheon, May 6, Memorial Union River Valley Room, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND.
• 2009 ASCE Outstanding Reviewer, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) –an award presented by the ASCE for recognizing outstanding manuscript reviewers chosen by the editors of ASCE's journals.
• Who’sWho in America 64th Edition 2010 –
• selected for inclusion.
• “Favorite UND Professor” – Voted by Brannon Hall residents, University of North Dakota, 2007-2008, presented by Kat Kane, Brannon Hall Director.
• David Dunsigner Award, 2003 –an award presented for excellence in graduate studies in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, during the year 2002-03.
• Fellow of the School of Graduate Studies 2003, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada.
• Overseas Prize Award, June 2001, by The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), London, UK, for coauthoring in a paper with Jim Sharp entitled “The Sarawak River Barrage - Hydrotechnical and Geotechnical Aspects”. The paper was published in the Water and Maritime Engineering, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineering, Vol. 142, June, pp87-96.

University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. Civil Eng.  Bachelor of Engineering, 1983

University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. Civil Eng.   Master in Civil Engineering, 1984

Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.          Civil Eng.   Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, 2003

Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of North Dakota, USA.  2011

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of North Dakota, USA.  2003 

Research Engineer, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada. 2003

Ph.D. Candidate, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.  1999 – 2002

• Researched wavelet-based flood estimation methods applicable to the tidal interaction zones of tidal rivers

Civil Engineering Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaysia, Malaysia. 1996 –1999

• Taught undergraduate courses in civil engineering including hydrology, water resources engineering, project management, and strength of materials
• Researched the hydrologic processes of floods in the equatorial rainforest

Drainage Engineer/ Hydrologist, Department of Irrigation & Drainage, Sarawak, Malaysia. 1984 – 1995

• Oversaw design of drainage and irrigation infrastructures in accordance with the hydrologic, hydraulic, and geotechnical specifications
• Studied rainfall-runoff characteristics of a peat swamp
• Supervised implementation and maintenance of a large hydrological observation network