Professor Shao’s research has focused on water resources and water-environment science, with particular attention to urban water-system management, water-supply security, and the integration of water-resource management with urban development planning. Through research programmes and engineering platforms concerned with urban development and water management, he has contributed to the development of approaches to urban water security, the application of geographic information systems to urban water management, and planning strategies for resilient urban water infrastructure. His professional work has encompassed scientific research, technical planning, and the development of engineering approaches to urban water management and environmental protection. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and technical reports in these fields. Through sustained research, professional leadership, and engagement with urban planning and water-management practice, Professor Shao has contributed to connecting water science with practical questions of urban sustainability, water security, environmental management, and resilient urban development.