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UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research & Education Center

UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research & Education Center

Dr. Yilin Zhuang

Regional Specialized Agent, Water Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Central District

Yilin Zhuang is the Water Resources Regional Specialized Agent in the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Central District. Her Extension areas of specialization focus on integrated water resources management, with an emphasis on on-site wastewater treatment and disposal systems, private well water systems, and water conservation in agricultural and urban environments. She received her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of South Florida. She is a LEED® accredited professional with a building design and construction specialty and a Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) pilot. 

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Contact

Email: yilinz@ufl.edu

Phone: 407-410-6901

  • Education

    • Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of South Florida

    • M.S., Environmental Engineering, Tongji University

    • B.S., Environmental Science, Tongji University

  • Publications

    Publications

    • Zhuang, Y., & LeCroy, J. (2016). Solving Water Issues through Community Outreach. The Proceedings of 2016 International Low Impact Development Conference, Beijing, China, June 26-29, 2016.

    • Zhuang, Y., & Zhang, Q. (2015). Exploring Water-Energy Nexus towards Integrated Water and Energy Management. The Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., July 19-23, 2015.

    • Zhuang, Y., & Zhang, Q. (2015). Evaluating Municipal Water Management Options with the Incorporation of Water Quality and Energy Consumption. Water Resources Management, 29 (1): 35-61.

    • Zhuang, Y., & Zhang, Q. (2013). Integrated Water Resources Management Incorporating Water Quality, Energy Consumption and Ecological Requirement. The Proceedings of the 31st International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., July 21-25, 2013.

    • Zhuang, Y., Yang, H., Guo, R., Zeng, G., & Ma, X. (2009). Environmental Indicator System for the Construction of Eco-Island – A Case Study of Chongming Island. Resources and Environment in the Yangtze Basin, 18 (10): 937-942

  • Extension Publications
  • Awards & Recognition
    • 2017 Extension Professional Associations of Florida (EPAF) Marshall and Mildred Watkins Professional Improvement Award
    • Best Abstract Award of the 2017 UF/IFAS Extension Central District Symposium
    • 2012 University of South Florida Graduate Students Challenge Grant
    • Best Poster Award of the 2011 Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Education & Research Conference
    • 2007 Tongji University Undergraduate Honor

The Latest by Dr. Yilin Zhuang

Septic System Overload: How Heavy Rainfall Affects Your System and What to Do

When heavy rainfall or hurricanes hit, many homeowners with septic systems face a common problem: system overload. Excessive water can saturate the soil around the drainfield, leading to backups, slow drains, or even sewage...
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What Homeowners Should Do if Public Wastewater Treatment Plants Are Disrupted After a Hurricane

Hurricanes can disrupt critical infrastructure, including public wastewater treatment plants. When these facilities fail, homeowners must be aware of the health and environmental hazards and take actions to protect themselves. Here is a guide to...
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Private Well and Septic System Care Before and After Storms: Essential Resources for Homeowners

Florida’s frequent storms and hurricanes can have significant impacts on private wells and septic systems. Homeowners must take proactive steps to protect their water quality and ensure their systems function safely before and after severe...
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