University of Guam | Guam
Dr. Chris (Myeong-Ho) Yeo is a tenured Associate Professor of Water Engineering and Hydrology and Chair of the Environmental Science Graduate Program at the University of Guam. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics from McGill University, and M.S. and B.S. degrees in Environmental Engineering from Chungnam National University. His research focuses on water quality monitoring and modeling, stormwater and flood management, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and the fate and transport of land-based pollutants, particularly in coastal and island ecosystems. Dr. Yeo has extensive experience developing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models, statistical downscaling, stochastic rainfall modeling, and integrated watershed management tools. He has led numerous research projects for agencies including USGS, NASA, FEMA, and the Department of Defense, contributing to long-term monitoring of coral reef and freshwater resources across Guam, CNMI, and FSM. He is recognized for his scientific leadership, earning the Triton Faculty of the Year Award and holding Professional Engineer licensure in Environmental Engineering. His work integrates applied research with community resilience, sustainable water management, and climate-informed decision-making. Through his scholarship, teaching, and service, Dr. Yeo advances the understanding and management of water resources under climate variability, supporting sustainable environmental planning and the protection of coastal and freshwater systems in the Pacific region.
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Featured Publications
Yeo, M.-H., Kim, Y.S., Houk, P., Chang, A., & Lugwid, A. (2026). Ridge-to-reef linkages in Apra Harbor, Guam describe spatial and temporal variation in water quality and coral reef assemblages. Marine Pollution Bulletin.
Yeo, M.-H., Patil, U.D., Chang, A., & King, R. (2023). Changing Trends in Temperatures and Rainfalls in the Western Pacific: Guam. Climate.
Yeo, M.-H., Nguyen, V.-T.-V., Kim, Y.S., & Kpodonu, T.A. (2022). An Integrated Extreme Rainfall Modeling Tool (SDExtreme) for Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation. Water Resources Management.
Yeo, M.-H., Pangelinan, J., & King, R. (2022). Identifying Characteristics of Guam’s Extreme Rainfalls Prior to Climate Change Assessment. Water.
Yeo, M.-H. (corresponding author), et al. (2021). Application of a SWAT Model for Supporting a Ridge-to-Reef Framework in the Pago Watershed in Guam. Water, 13(23), 3351.