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Ali SarhadiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Hurricane Dynamics and Risk Assessment
• Climate Risk and Resiliency
• Compound and Cascading Dynamics
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Dr. Ali Sarhadi serves as an Assistant Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, leading research at the intersection of climate science, engineering, and machine learning to address extreme weather risks in a changing climate. Education Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, 2017 Research Focus : His work integrates physics-informed modeling and data-driven approaches to study tropical cyclones and compound hazards, emphasizing systemic risk assessment and climate adaptation. Key methodologies include high-resolution simulations of storm surge, extreme rainfall, and cascading flooding events. Hurricane Dynamics and Risk Assessment Climate Risk and Resiliency Compound and Cascading Dynamics Tropical Hydrometeorology Machine Learning Applications in Climate Science Scientific Awards : No awards were specified in the source material. Advising and Research Direction : While specific students aren't listed, his Climate Risk & Extremes Dynamics Lab actively recruits researchers to develop probabilistic risk frameworks and nature-based infrastructure solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration. Laboratory Leadership : The Climate Risk & Extremes Dynamics Lab pioneers integrated approaches combining numerical modeling, uncertainty quantification, and machine learning to transform early warning systems and resilience planning for coastal communities facing climate-driven extremes.

• Colloid Chemistry
• Emulsions
• Crude Oil Chemistry
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Sébastien Charles Roger Simon is a permanent Researcher at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), based at the Ugelstad Laboratory since 2006. With over 20 years of experience in colloid chemistry, his work spans petroleum systems, emulsions, and biopolymer applications. Simon earned his PhD in polymer chemistry from the University of Rouen (France) in 2003, focusing on amphiphilic polysaccharides. His academic journey included postdoctoral research at the French Petroleum Institute (IFP) on crude oil asphaltenes before joining NTNU. His research encompasses three primary domains: Flow Assurance: Solving calcium naphthenate deposition, asphaltene precipitation, and wax crystallization challenges in oil production Emulsion Science: Pioneering interfacial rheology studies of water-in-oil systems using NMR and advanced characterization Biopolymer Innovation: Developing nanocellulose and lignosulfonate applications for enhanced oil recovery and food systems Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strategic shift toward interdisciplinary solutions, merging petroleum engineering with food science through biopolymer research while maintaining core expertise in interfacial phenomena critical to flow assurance. Simon has co-supervised 41 students (including 9 PhD candidates) through industrial collaborations with key partners: Anvendt Teknologi AS (NMR emulsion characterization) RISE PFI (nanocellulose projects) French Petroleum Institute (IFP) As a core member of NTNU's Ugelstad Laboratory under Professor Johan Sjöblom, he leads multidisciplinary teams bridging petroleum engineering, materials science, and food technology through active service contracts and industry-driven research initiatives.

James BoothView profile

Professor

• Climate Change
• Weather
• Storms
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James Booth is a Professor and Deputy Chair of the Earth & Atmospheric Science Department at City University of New York (CUNY). His research focuses on climate systems, extreme weather events, and coastal hazards, with additional affiliations at the CUNY-CREST Institute and Sustainability in the Urban Environment program. Research expertise spans climate change, hurricanes, storm surge, and atmospheric dynamics Key contributions in cyclone modeling, flood mapping algorithms, and compound hazard analysis Primary affiliations: Earth & Atmospheric Science Department, CUNY-CREST Institute, Urban Sustainability Program His recent publications analyze atmospheric rivers, heatwaves, and extratropical cyclone behavior using advanced modeling techniques and satellite data. While no formal awards or student advising details appear in the provided text, his work emphasizes climate risk assessment and environmental engineering applications.

• Disaster Risk Management
• Weather and Climate Extremes
• Vulnerability and Resilience
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Dr. Jen Henderson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Texas Tech University. She directs the Risk and Equity in Disasters (RED) Lab , which focuses on vulnerability, risk communication, and decision-making in weather and climate disasters. Her research addresses compound hazards (e.g., tornadoes, floods, droughts) through interdisciplinary collaborations with the National Weather Service and affected communities. Education B.A. in Psychology and English, Weber State University (2000) M.A. in Cultural Studies, Kansas State University (2002) M.F.A. in Creative Nonfiction, Goucher College (2004) Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies, Virginia Tech (2016) Research Focus Henderson's work examines how risk and uncertainty manifest during disasters, with emphasis on marginalized populations. She employs qualitative methods (interviews, ethnography, social media analysis) to study warning systems, political ecology, and disaster equity. Her RED Lab bridges expert knowledge (e.g., forecasters) and community experiences to co-produce policy-relevant science. Publications Her recent articles (2022-2024) explore disaster communication, compound hazards, and qualitative methodologies. Themes include social media analysis of public behavior during hurricanes, ethical frameworks for disaster research, and improving forecast usability for emergency managers. The work consistently integrates social science with operational meteorology. Professional Activities Associate Editor for Weather, Climate and Society Member of TTU STEM-CORE

Pierre-André JacintheView profile

Professor

• Biogeochemistry
• Soil Science
• Carbon Cycle
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Pierre-André Jacinthe is a Professor at Indiana University specializing in soil biogeochemistry and environmental systems. His research investigates carbon-nitrogen cycling, greenhouse gas emissions, and land management impacts on water quality across agricultural and restored ecosystems. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Agronomy / Soil Biochemistry from Ohio State University (1995) M.Sc. in Natural Resources / Soil Chemistry from Ball State University (1991) B.S. in Agronomy / Soils from State University of Haiti (1985) Dr. Jacinthe's work focuses on four interconnected domains: trace gas dynamics in natural and managed ecosystems, nutrient cycling and water quality, carbon biogeochemistry assessment methodologies, and restored ecosystem biogeochemistry. His field studies examine methane oxidation in no-till systems, drought impacts on crop production, and riparian buffer functions, employing both empirical measurements and meta-analyses to address climate change challenges in soil systems. Analysis of his 2014-2016 publications reveals dominant themes in agricultural drought resilience, greenhouse gas fluxes in riparian zones, and carbon dynamics in reclaimed lands. His research consistently bridges soil physics, microbiology, and hydrology to quantify biogeochemical processes across hydrogeomorphic gradients, with significant contributions to understanding carbon sequestration potential and nutrient retention in managed landscapes. While specific grant details and student mentoring activities aren't documented in the source material, his extensive collaboration network—evident through co-authorship with researchers from Ohio State University, USDA, and international institutions—demonstrates active engagement in interdisciplinary environmental science. His work provides critical insights for sustainable land management practices addressing climate change and water quality concerns.

• Hydrology
• Climate Change Impacts
• Water Resources Management
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Zhenxing Zhang is an Associate Research Scientist at the Illinois State Water Survey and a Research Affiliate in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Their work focuses on hydrology, water resources sustainability, and climate change impacts, with a particular emphasis on drought-flood transitions, optimization algorithms for environmental modeling, and the water-energy-carbon nexus. Primary Affiliation: Illinois State Water Survey (Research Scientist) Secondary Affiliation: Civil and Environmental Engineering Department Research Interests span interdisciplinary domains including: Hydrology : Streamflow dynamics, flood risk analysis, low streamflow statistics, and hydrological modeling frameworks. Climate-Environment Interactions : Climate change impacts on water resources, drought-heatwave synergies, and flash drought mechanisms. Computational Methods : Development and application of novel bio-inspired optimization algorithms (e.g., Electric Eel Foraging Optimization, Tianji's Horse Racing Optimization) to solve engineering problems. Publication Trends reveal a focus on integrating machine learning with traditional hydrological models (e.g., deep learning for rainfall prediction), quantifying water quality risks during compound climate events, and creating new optimization techniques with engineering applications. Their work frequently combines multi-criteria analysis with stakeholder engagement for water supply planning in Illinois and China. Key Collaborations involve institutions in Illinois and China, with frequent co-authorship on topics like: Water resource carrying capacity Drought-flood abrupt alternations Membrane bioreactor (MBR) applications Carbon capture water supply risks Zhang contributes to comprehensive hydrologic modeling frameworks that assess long-term water sustainability under changing climatic and demand conditions, particularly in the Illinois River Basin and Yangtze River region .

Henrique Moreno Dumont GoulartView profile

Visiting Professor

• Climate Change
• Climate Modelling
• Extreme Events
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Henrique Moreno Dumont Goulart is a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Science, VU Amsterdam, and a researcher at Deltares. His work bridges climate science, environmental engineering, and data science, focusing on physical climate storylines to understand extreme weather events and climate change trends. PhD in Water & Climate Risk, VU Amsterdam (2020) MSc in Environmental and Land Planning Engineering, Politecnico di Milano (2019) BSc in Civil Engineering, Federal University of Sao Carlos (2017) His research interests include Climate Change , Climate Modelling , Extreme Events , Water Management , Machine Learning , and Data Science . Recent publications highlight: 2025: Development of physical climate storylines for decision-making under uncertainty. 2025: Analysis of coastal adaptation in Mozambique after Cyclone Idai. 2024: Study on compound flood impacts of Hurricane Sandy in New York City. 2023: Investigation into simultaneous soybean failures due to climate change. 2023: Exploration of climate variation and its global implications. No scientific awards or student advising details are listed in the provided texts. He is affiliated with the Water & Climate Risk group and the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), contributing to the RECEIPT Horizon 2020 project.

Paolo ScussoliniView profile

Assistant Professor

• Climate Change
• Hydrology
• Natural Hazards
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Dr. Paolo Scussolini is an Assistant Professor in the Water and Climate Risk department at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on climatic changes, hydrology, natural hazards, and climate adaptation, with a particular emphasis on learning from past climates like the Last Interglacial. He leads projects such as the Last Interglacial Floods initiative, using paleo-climate models and geological proxies to reconstruct historical hydrological patterns. His work also addresses socio-economic drivers of flood risk and evaluates climate adaptation strategies. Education: PhD in Paleoclimatology (2014), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam MSc Environmental Management and Restoration (2010), University of Barcelona MSc Environmental Science (2006), University of Parma Research Interests: Scussolini’s interdisciplinary work spans paleoclimatology, hydrological modeling, and climate policy. Key areas include: Reconstructing past climate extremes (e.g., Last Interglacial floods) Quantifying flood risks under global warming scenarios Assessing the efficacy of nature-based solutions and hybrid flood adaptation strategies Understanding vegetation dynamics linked to megafauna extinctions and human impacts Recent Contributions: His recent publications explore topics like compound flood risk mitigation in Shanghai, deep learning applications for heatwave analysis, and equity in climate policy attribution. He coordinates large-scale projects such as the KNOWING initiative, which integrates climate mitigation and adaptation pathways. Teaching & Mentorship: Scussolini coordinates MSc and BSc courses on Water and Climate Systems, Climate Challenge, and Natural Hazards. He also serves as PhD coordinator at IVM, mentoring early-career researchers. Labs/Teams: Central to his work is the IVM’s Water and Climate Risk team, collaborating on global datasets like openDELvE (river delta levee database) and paleoclimate reconstructions. His research also involves partnerships with institutions worldwide to address interdisciplinary challenges in climate science and policy.

Wouter BotzenView profile

Professor

• Climate Change Economics
• Natural Disaster Risk Management
• Behavioral Economics
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Wouter Botzen is a Full Professor in Environmental Economics at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) and the Amsterdam Sustainability Institute. He holds a dual appointment at Utrecht University's School of Economics. As director of the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), he oversees over 150 staff and PhD students. His research focuses on climate change economics, natural disaster risk management, behavioral economics, and insurance mechanisms under climate risk. He has authored over 180 peer-reviewed articles in top journals like Nature, PNAS, and Science, and has received prestigious awards including the Lloyd’s Science of Risk Prize and ERC Consolidator Grant. Education: PhD (cum laude) in Economics from VU Amsterdam (2010), MSc Economics from Maastricht University (2005). Visiting positions include the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and UC Santa Barbara. He coordinates climate change research at IVM and advises governments, NGOs, and international bodies like the IPCC and UNDRR. His funded projects include EU initiatives ENHANCE, NATURVATION, and CLIMAAX, alongside grants from NWO and the European Commission. Research emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating economics, policy, and natural sciences. Key themes include flood risk valuation, insurance systems' impact on urban growth, and behavioral nudges for disaster preparedness. He leads teams on climate adaptation, nature-based solutions, and financial sector resilience to climate risks. Awards include the Best Paper Awards in Risk Analysis (2012, 2013), Journal of Flood Risk Management (2016), and the Junior Societal Impact Award (2010). He contributes to high-impact policy reports and is listed among Reuters' most influential climate scientists.

Elco KoksView profile

Associate Professor

• Disaster Impact Modelling
• Critical Infrastructure Risk
• Network Analysis
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Elco Koks is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, within the Water and Climate Risk group at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM). His research focuses on disaster impact modeling, critical infrastructure resilience, network analysis, and macroeconomic consequences of natural hazards. He leads projects like Horizon Europe’s MIRACA, CoCliCo, and RECEIPT, addressing climate adaptation and infrastructure vulnerability. Education : PhD in Environmental Studies (2016) MSc in Spatial, Transport and Environmental Economics (2011) BSc in Earth and Economics (2010) Research Interests : Elco combines interdisciplinary approaches to assess economy-wide disaster impacts, integrating natural hazard models with macroeconomic frameworks. His work emphasizes cascading infrastructure failures and systemic risks, supported by tools like GitHub-hosted disaster impact models. Articles Trends : Recent work explores AI-driven infrastructure detection, climate change impacts on power grids, and systemic risk from compound disasters. His studies highlight the need for adaptive strategies in coastal and urban systems. Awards : VENI Grant (NWO, 2019) Advising & Grants : Supervises 8 PhDs on infrastructure risk and economic impacts Principal Investigator for projects totaling over €10M, including EU Horizon grants Labs & Teams : Engaged in interdisciplinary teams at IVM, focusing on global critical infrastructure resilience and climate adaptation strategies.

Ralph TrancosoView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Climate Change
• Hydrology
• Environmental Science
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Ralph Trancoso is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of the Environment, Faculty of Science, University of Queensland. He specializes in climate change research, hydrology, and environmental science, with a particular focus on climate modeling, extreme weather events, and the impacts of deforestation on regional climate systems. Dr. Trancoso holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Hydrology from The University of Queensland, a Masters in Research of Remote Sensing from Universidade de Brasília (UnB), a Masters in Research of Hydrology from Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazonia, and a Bachelor (Honours) in Environmental Engineering from Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ). His educational background spans Brazilian institutions and Australian research, reflecting his international expertise in environmental science. His research interests encompass climate change impacts, hydrological processes, deforestation effects, and climate modeling. Dr. Trancoso has published extensively on topics including precipitation extremes, heatwave vulnerability, carbon density in forests, and rainfall erosivity. His work often employs advanced climate models like CMIP6 and CCAM to analyze current and future climate scenarios, with particular attention to Australian and Amazonian contexts. Recent research shows a strong emphasis on compound extreme events and their societal impacts. Dr. Trancoso's publication record demonstrates expertise across multiple disciplines, with significant contributions to understanding how deforestation affects regional climate systems in both the Amazon and Borneo regions, as well as climate change impacts on Australian environments. His work bridges fundamental climate science with practical applications for environmental management and policy. Current funding from 2015-2027 for "Climate science and climate adapting research" from Queensland Government Department of Energy and Climate Dr. Trancoso is available for supervision of research students and has been involved in numerous collaborative research projects. His work contributes significantly to understanding climate change impacts and developing adaptation strategies for environmental management, particularly in the context of extreme weather events and their societal consequences.

Peter MierschView profile

Researcher

• Causal Inference
• Compound Weather and Climate Events
• Flood Forecasting
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Dr. Peter Miersch is a doctoral researcher at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) , affiliated with the Department of Compound Environmental Risks (CER) . His research focuses on applying causal inference methods to identify key drivers of floods in river basins, addressing the complexity of compounding events such as precipitation excess, snowmelt, and soil moisture conditions. He collaborates within the CausalFlood project with Dr. Jakob Zscheischler and Dr. Jakob Runge at the German Aerospace Center. Education includes: 2018–2021: M.Sc. Physics at Leipzig University, with an exchange program at the University of São Paulo (2019–2020). 2014–2017: B.Sc. Physics at Leipzig University. Peter’s research interests center on causal inference in environmental systems, particularly analyzing compound weather and climate events. He investigates flood forecasting techniques and integrates interpretable machine learning to advance hydrological modeling and observational data analysis. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical causal frameworks with practical applications in environmental science. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Grants and advising: Peter Miersch is involved in the CausalFlood project, supported by collaborative efforts with the German Aerospace Center. He has no formal advising roles or listed grants as part of his doctoral research, focusing primarily on completing his doctoral work under the guidance of Dr. Jakob Zscheischler and Dr. Jakob Runge. Labs/teams: He is part of the compound weather and climate events research group led by Dr. Jakob Zscheischler and collaborates with Dr. Jakob Runge at the German Aerospace Center.

Jakob ZscheischlerView profile

Professor

• Earth System Science
• Climate Science
• Environmental Science
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Prof. Dr. Jakob Zscheischler is a leading Earth system scientist and Professor for Data Analytics in Hydro Sciences at TU Dresden’s Faculty of Environmental Sciences since 2023. He heads the Department of Compound Environmental Risks at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), focusing on compound weather and climate events that drive environmental and societal risks. PhD in Environmental System Science from ETH Zurich Previously held roles: Ambizione Fellow (University of Bern), Postdoc at ETH Zurich and Max Planck Institute His research integrates machine learning to analyze compounding climatic drivers of extreme impacts (floods, vegetation mortality, crop failure) and contributes to frameworks like the European COST Action DAMOCLES. Recent work emphasizes climate change attribution, multi-hazard interactions, and socio-ecological risk modeling. Key article trends include compound drought-heat effects, fire weather dynamics, and AI applications in climate risk assessment. Publications span high-impact journals like Nature Climate Change and Nature Communications , with a focus on actionable climate science and disaster risk reduction. Highly Cited Researcher (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021) Arne Richter Award 2022 Vladimir Peter Köppen Award 2015 Otto Hahn Medal 2014 He leads and co-leads major grants, including the Helmholtz Young Investigator Grant COMPOUNDX (€1.8M) and XAIDA (€430k). Collaborations span institutions like ETH Zurich, University of Bern, and Max Planck Institute.

Emma CoulthardView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Landscape Ecology
• Invertebrate Ecology
• Conservation Biology
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Dr Emma Coulthard is a Senior Lecturer in Ecology at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in landscape ecology and invertebrate conservation. She holds a PhD and teaches across undergraduate to postgraduate levels, including leading the MSc in Biological Recording and Ecological Monitoring. Her research focuses on Lepidoptera conservation (e.g., Manchester Argus butterfly) and wildlife trade impacts, collaborating with NGOs like the Field Studies Council and businesses on sustainability projects. Current initiatives include AI-driven green wall benefits analysis and road-sweeping waste remediation. She reviews for journals like Biological Conservation and has supervised multiple student projects leading to peer-reviewed publications. Education: BSc, PgCE, PhD. Research interests span invertebrate ecology, conservation strategies, and the integration of technology in ecological monitoring. Projects emphasize practical solutions for urban biodiversity and sustainable practices. No scientific awards listed, but active in interdisciplinary collaborations. Advises PhD/MSc students and oversees fieldwork and lab-based research.

Justin HartnettView profile

Assistant Professor

• Snowfall climatology
• Severe and extreme weather and climate
• Coastal processes
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Justin Hartnett is an Assistant Professor of Geography at the College of Integrated Science & Engineering, James Madison University. His research focuses on snowfall climatology, severe weather, coastal processes, and geospatial statistics. Hartnett holds a Ph.D. in Geography from Syracuse University, an M.A. in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of South Florida, and a B.S. in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University. His work spans climatic patterns in snowstorms, extreme weather dynamics, and disaster management. Notable projects include analyzing evacuation decisions post-COVID-19 in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, and investigating compound hazards’ impacts. He also studies wildfire regimes in California linked to Santa Ana winds and human factors. Publications showcase interdisciplinary approaches, blending climatology with disaster preparedness and environmental policy. His 2018 paper on California wildfires was highlighted by the Joint Fire Science Program Exchange Network. Courses taught include GEOG 210: Physical Geography.