Dr Aidin Jabbari

Biography

I am a water resources and hydrotechnical engineer specialising in hydrologic, hydraulic and environmental modelling across lakes, rivers, estuaries and coastal environments. I integrate field observations, numerical models and engineering analysis to assess water movement, water quality, environmental risks and system responses to extreme events, climate variability and long-term change.

At Earth Sciences New Zealand, formerly NIWA, I lead and deliver multidisciplinary water resources projects for regional councils, government agencies and water utilities. My work spans technical scoping, proposal development, field-programme design, model development and calibration, data analysis, risk assessment, technical reporting and stakeholder communication. I develop coupled hydrodynamic, water-quality, catchment and climate modelling frameworks for major systems such as Lake Taupō and Lake Wānaka, as well as river, estuarine and coastal environments.

My focus is on translating robust engineering analysis and process-based understanding into practical, decision-relevant solutions. These tools support impact assessment, monitoring design, infrastructure and operational planning, climate adaptation, water-quality management and the sustainable management of freshwater and marine systems.