Hamid Moradkhani

Dr. Hamid Moradkhani is the Alton N. Scott Professor of Engineering in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama's College of Engineering. He also serves as the Director of the Center for Complex Hydrosystems Research, where he leads innovative research in hydrologic systems and data-driven modeling.

His research focuses on advancing the science of Earth systems through the integration of data assimilation, machine learning, and uncertainty quantification. These methodologies are applied to critical challenges in water resources, including climate change adaptation, extreme weather events, and sustainable management under growing global demands. His work sits at the intersection of engineering, data science, and environmental systems.

Dr. Moradkhani was elected as a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) in 2024, a prestigious honor recognizing exceptional scientific contributions to Earth and space sciences. This recognition highlights his leadership and groundbreaking innovations in harnessing the data revolution for environmental modeling and risk assessment.

• American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fellow (2024)

As a registered professional engineer, Dr. Moradkhani brings practical expertise to his academic leadership. He mentors students and researchers within his center, fostering innovation in complex hydrosystems. While specific grants are not listed, his AGU recognition and directorship suggest sustained funding and national impact. His research program emphasizes solution-oriented science that addresses global societal challenges in water security and environmental sustainability.

He leads the Center for Complex Hydrosystems Research, a multidisciplinary team focused on developing advanced modeling frameworks for water systems under uncertainty. The center integrates observational data, computational models, and artificial intelligence to improve predictive capabilities for hydrologic extremes and long-term planning.