Dr. Shusen Wang is a senior research scientist in Natural Resources Canada. His research is focused on satellite hydrology and land surface modelling. He has a specific interest in integrating multi-satellite observations in understanding the terrestrial water cycle and its interactions with the climate system. He is the chief author of the Canadian land surface model EALCO, and founder of Canada’s first space-based groundwater program. He has led over 30 Canadian and international research projects, and published over 100 papers in major scientific journals. He is passionate about developing innovative methods for cold-region water simulation and advancing knowledge in water resources assessment.