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Michael HorstView profile

Associate Professor

• Water Resources Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Hydrology
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Michael Horst is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), where he has served since 2006. His expertise spans water resources engineering, environmental engineering, and hydrologic modeling. He teaches courses in fluid mechanics, hydraulic engineering, and water resources design, while conducting research on stormwater management, BMPs (Best Management Practices), and sediment transport dynamics. Horst earned his B.S.C.E., M.E., and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Penn State University, focusing on applied hydraulics and hydrology. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and actively contributes to community projects through consulting and continuing education courses on HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS software. His research emphasizes practical applications, including regional calibration of hydrologic models, BMP performance evaluation, and flood risk assessment. Recent work includes studies on Hurricane Irene's impact on New Jersey watersheds and optimizing stormwater infrastructure. He has authored/co-authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles and presented at national conferences on topics like unit hydrograph calibration and porous concrete applications. Awarded the 2022 Floodplain Management Leadership Award and the 2009 Outstanding Professor Award, Horst has held leadership roles in TCNJ's School of Engineering, including service on curriculum committees, the President's Climate Commitment Council, and the Facilities & Construction Planning Council. He also chairs the College's Promotions Committee and represents faculty governance on the Senate. Horst's grants include multiple FEMA/NJDEP-funded dam safety projects totaling over $250,000. His service extends to professional organizations like the American Society of Civil Engineers and the New Jersey Association of Floodplain Managers.

Mohammad GharesifardView profile

Assistant Professor

• Citizen Science
• Social Innovation
• Public Participation
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Mohammad Gharesifard is an Assistant Professor of Citizen Science at the University of Groningen (RUG), affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Science Education and Communication — Centre of Learning and Teaching. His expertise lies in Citizen Science, Social Innovation, Public Participation, Water and Environmental Governance, Smart Cities, and Impact Evaluation. He holds a PhD and actively contributes to interdisciplinary research addressing sustainable development challenges. His teaching roles include coordinating and lecturing courses such as 'Citizen Science,' 'Science Communication,' and 'Nature of Scientific Disciplines.' He supervises master’s and PhD students, including W. Sholihah. Gharesifard is a key member of the NWO Open Science NL Advisory Panel on Citizen Science and chairs the Masters Program Committee for Science Education and Communication at RUG. Research focuses on impact assessment methodologies for citizen science, sustainability in water management, and community-based environmental monitoring. Notable projects include the Erasmus+ Up-sTEAm initiative (2023–2026), aiming to upskill science educators in STEAM activities for non-formal learning contexts. His work bridges academic research with policy, emphasizing storytelling approaches to communicate citizen science impacts. Grants/Projects: Up-sTEAm, Ground Truth 2.0 (validation and impact assessment) Labs/Teams: Centre of Learning and Teaching, collaboration with global networks like Citizen Observatories Publications span journals like Journal of Environmental Management and Sustainability Science , addressing topics from flood evacuation behavior to indicator-based frameworks in water management. Awards and fellowships are not explicitly noted, though his contributions to open science and societal engagement are highlighted.

• Meteorology
• Climate Change
• Severe Weather Prediction
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Víctor Homar Santaner is a Professor in the Meteorology Group at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) . His research focuses on Mediterranean climate systems , severe weather predictability , and high-resolution ensemble forecasting . Currently supervising two doctoral students, he has contributed to understanding flash floods , secondary cyclones , and climate change impacts through over 65 peer-reviewed articles. Key research areas: Severe Weather , Climate Adaptation , Data Assimilation Major projects: HyMeX Program , PREGRIDBAL Rainfall Atlas Editorial roles: Associate Editor at Atmospheric Research Recent work explores Liouville equation solutions for ensemble prediction limits, convection-permitting models in Maritime Continent studies, and quantile–quantile calibration of regional climate projections. His team's hydraulic simulations of the 2018 Sant Llorenç flood demonstrate the low predictability of extreme convective systems in data-scarce Mediterranean regions.

• Hydrology
• Water Resources
• Water Structures
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emrah YALÇIN is a distinguished academic at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Civil Engineering, specializing in Transportation. He has served as an Associate Professor since 2021 and previously as a Doctoral Academic Member from 2016-2021. Currently, he also holds administrative positions including Dean Assistant (2024-), Faculty Board Member (2023-), Faculty Management Board Member (2023-), and Department Vice Chair (2023-). His academic journey began at Middle East Technical University where he earned: BSc in Civil Engineering (2003-2008) MSc in Civil Engineering with Thesis (2008-2010) PhD in Civil Engineering (2010-2015) Dr. YALÇIN's research focuses on critical water resource challenges in the context of climate change. His expertise spans hydrology, water resources management, and water structures engineering. He investigates how climate change affects streamflow patterns, flood frequencies, and hydropower generation potential through advanced modeling techniques. His work combines theoretical hydrological principles with practical applications for water resource planning and management. Analyzing his publication trends reveals a strong emphasis on CMIP6 climate model projections to assess future water resource conditions. His research consistently applies sophisticated modeling frameworks like SWAT, HEC-RAS, and CROPWAT to evaluate climate change impacts on various water-related systems including flood hazards, irrigation demands, and hydropower production. The geographical focus spans multiple Turkish watersheds with particular attention to the Tigris Basin and Mediterranean regions. His scientific contributions have been recognized through multiple awards: International Scientific Publications Incentive Program - Publication Incentive Award from TÜBİTAK (2023 - twice) International Scientific Publications Incentive Program - Publication Incentive Award from TÜBİTAK (2020 - twice) International Scientific Publications Incentive Program - Publication Incentive Award from TÜBİTAK (2019 - twice) International Scientific Publications Incentive Program - Publication Incentive Award from TÜBİTAK (2017) Dr. YALÇIN has successfully supervised multiple graduate students on climate change impacts research, with thesis topics focusing on CMIP6 projections for hydropower production, flood risk assessment, and climate change effects on water resources. His active research portfolio includes significant projects such as 'CMIP6 Tarihsel Deneyi ile SSP2-4.5 ve SSP5-8.5 Gelecek Senaryoları Altında CMIP6 Çoklu Model Topluluğu Projeksiyonlarının Farklı Bölgesel Ölçeklerde Analizi' (2025-2027), 'The Tigris Hydropower System Operations: The Need for an Integrated Approach' (2017-2018), and several other water resource management initiatives. He actively participates in academic service as an editorial board member for Earth Sciences journal (2019-2020) and serves as a reviewer for multiple scientific publications. His collaborative research network includes scholars from various institutions, with notable long-term collaboration with Şahnaz Tiğrek from Batman University spanning nearly a decade.

Baltas EvangelosView profile

Professor

• Hydrology
• Water Resources Management
• Environmental Engineering
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Professor Baltas Evangelos serves as a faculty member in the Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering at the School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). His research focuses on hydrological systems, sustainable water management, and renewable energy integration, with particular emphasis on Mediterranean island ecosystems and urban flood resilience. His primary research domains include: Advanced hydrological modeling for ungauged basins and flash flood forecasting Hybrid renewable energy systems for water-energy independence in island contexts Climate change adaptation strategies for coastal and peri-urban water systems GIS-based multi-criteria decision analysis for resource management Nature-based solutions for flood risk mitigation Post-wildfire hydrological recovery assessment Recent publication trends reveal a concentrated effort on Greek island case studies (Skyros, Mykonos, Karpathos), developing integrated frameworks that couple pumped hydropower, hydrogen storage, and solar/wind energy to address water scarcity and energy demands. His work increasingly incorporates weather radar data and high-resolution modeling for real-time flood prediction in urban environments like Athens. Professor Baltas operates within NTUA's Laboratory of Hydrology and Water Resources Development, where his team investigates sustainable resource management under climate uncertainty. His methodological contributions span geomorphological unit hydrograph development, storm-tracking algorithms, and multi-storage technology integration for resilient island systems.

• Hydrometeorological Extreme Events
• Water and Climate
• Big Data & AI/ML
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Ankit Agarwal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Hydrology at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), where he has been serving since January 2019. He additionally holds concurrent positions as a Visiting Scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (Germany) and as a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Potsdam, both positions starting from August 2020. His academic profile reflects strong international collaboration, particularly with German research institutions. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Jai Narayan Vyas University Jodhpur (2013), followed by a Master of Technology in Water Resource Engineering from IIT Delhi (2015), and culminating in a PhD in Hydrology from the University of Potsdam, Germany (2018). Dr. Agarwal's research spans Hydrometeorological Extreme Events, Water and Climate, Big Data & AI/ML applications in hydrology, Hydrological Modelling, and Impact-based Modelling. His work uniquely integrates complexity science, network analysis, and machine learning approaches to understand climate-hydrology interactions, with a specific focus on the Indian monsoon system, extreme events, and water resource management under climate change. He has developed innovative methodologies using complex networks to analyze precipitation patterns and climate teleconnections. His publication record demonstrates a strong trajectory of high-impact research, with recent work increasingly focusing on compound extremes (particularly dry and hot events), atmospheric moisture transport, flood dynamics in Himalayan river basins, and the application of satellite remote sensing data with hydrological modeling. His research shows a clear progression from theoretical hydro-climatic analysis toward practical applications for water resource management and disaster risk reduction. Dr. Agarwal leads multiple significant research projects funded by various national and international agencies including the Ministry of Education (STARS scheme), THDCIL, Belmont Forum, SERB, NHPC, ISRO, and Microsoft AI4Earth grants. His projects cover diverse areas including predictive modeling of Indian Summer Monsoon considering Arctic teleconnections, operational inflow forecasting systems for dams, assessing vulnerability to flood and drought hazards using machine learning, and studying compound dry and hot extremes in India. His collaborative network spans institutions including the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Technical University-Dresden, Research Institute for Development (IRD) France, and Indian institutions like IIT Delhi and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology. This international collaboration framework supports his research on hydro-climatic extremes and their societal impacts.

• Computational Hydraulics
• Water Resources Management
• Floodplain Modeling
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Associate Professor Jaya Kandasamy specializes in computational hydraulics and water resource management at the University of Technology Sydney's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. With 19+ years teaching HEC-RAS courses internationally, his research spans flood modeling, stormwater systems, and sustainable water infrastructure. Research Focus: Current projects investigate smart water management systems, sustainable agricultural catchments, and advanced stormwater treatment technologies. His applied work includes industry collaborations with water authorities and infrastructure agencies.

Ebrahim AhmadisharafView profile

Assistant Professor

• Compound hydroclimatic extremes
• Flood impacts on water pollution & public health
• Surface water pollution
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Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Florida State University, affiliated with the Resilient Infrastructure & Disaster Response Center. His research focuses on hydroclimatic extremes, flood impacts on water pollution and public health, and resilient water infrastructure. He holds a PhD from Tennessee Technological University and academic appointments at FSU since 2020. Education: PhD, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Tennessee Technological University (2016) MSc, Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (2012) BSc, Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (2010) Research Interests: Compound hydroclimatic extremes, surface water quality dynamics, flood resilience, and socioenvironmental systems. His work integrates machine learning and hydrological modeling to address climate change impacts and infrastructure vulnerabilities. Publications & Awards: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles and $4M in grants. Notable recognitions include the 2025 EWRI Fellowship and NASA SMAP Science Team membership. Recent studies include post-hurricane water quality analyses and mold growth health impacts. Advising & Grants: Supervises 20+ graduate and undergraduate researchers. Leads grants from NSF, EPA, USDA, and NASA, focusing on flood resilience, microplastic transport, and harmful algal blooms. Labs & Teams: Active in the Resilient Infrastructure & Disaster Response (RIDER) Center, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects addressing climate adaptation and disaster mitigation.

• 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 .

• Water Resources Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Remote Sensing Applications
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Pooja Preetha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering and Construction Management at Alabama A&M University. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (2019), an MS from IIT Madras (2013), and a BEng from College of Engineering Trivandrum (2011). Her research focuses on spatiotemporally dynamic modeling of water quality, groundwater nutrient transport, and climate-land use change impacts on river basins. She integrates remote sensing, hydrologic models, and GIS for environmental assessments. Key research areas include vulnerability analysis of water systems to climate variability, land cover change effects, and flood vulnerability assessment in mixed landscapes. Teaching interests span fluid mechanics, hydraulic engineering, hydrogeology, and environmental engineering. She serves as a reviewer for journals like Hydrogeology Journal , Water Resources Management , and NSF panels. Professional affiliations include the American Geophysical Union and ASCE. Her publications emphasize SWAT modeling, remote sensing applications, and environmental health linkages. Recent work explores groundwater recharge via coupled SWAT-FEM models, flood zonation using HEC-RAS, and nitrate dynamics in agricultural regions. She actively develops pedotransfer functions and calibration methods for hydrological models in mixed landscapes. Teaching responsibilities include introductory civil engineering courses and specialized hydrology modules. She leads initiatives to enhance STEM education through interdisciplinary approaches, combining traditional engineering principles with modern geospatial technologies. Current projects address climate adaptation strategies in water resource management.

Qin QianView profile

Professor

• Environmental Hydrodynamics
• Water Quality Modeling
• Sediment Transport Processes
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Qin Qian is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Lamar University, College of Engineering. She holds academic leadership roles and teaches courses in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, and water quality modeling. Her research focuses on environmental hydrodynamics, water quality modeling, sediment transport, and urban stormwater management. Dr. Qian has secured over $8 million in research funding from agencies like NSF, NOAA, and the Texas Department of Transportation, leading projects on flood mitigation, sensor networks, and coastal resilience. She has advised numerous students and published over 50 peer-reviewed articles. Awards include the Anita Riddle Fellow (2017–2020) and Outstanding Service Award from OCEESA (2019). Education: Ph.D. Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2008 M.S. Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2004 M.S.S. Software Engineering, University of St. Thomas, 2003 B.S. Hydrogeology & Engineering Geology, Nanjing University, 1994 Research Interests: Environmental Hydrodynamics, Water Quality Monitoring with IoT Sensors, Stream Restoration, Coastal Flooding, Urban Drainage Systems. Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes AI-driven water quality modeling, hurricane impact analysis, and sustainable reuse of dredged materials. Projects integrate sensor networks and hydraulic modeling for real-time environmental monitoring. Awards: Recipient of 14+ honors including national and international recognition in teaching, research excellence, and service to environmental engineering communities. Grants/Advising: PI/co-PI on 29 funded projects. Advised 15+ graduate students and led undergraduate research teams in flood modeling, sediment studies, and environmental sensor deployment. Labs/Teams: Active in the Research Group on Water Resources and Resilience, collaborating with NOAA, Texas General Land Office, and the Center for Resiliency on coastal infrastructure projects.

Gaurav GhardeView profile

Researcher

• Climate Change Mitigation
• Equity and Just Transitions
• Societal Well-being
• +3 more

Gaurav Gharde is a Researcher at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research (University of Manchester) and holds a PhD focused on integrating equity into India's energy transitions. He works part-time across multiple institutions, including Newcastle University and the University of Manchester, analyzing energy systems and climate resilience. His prior roles include Research Associate positions at the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). Education: MPhil (2019) in Flood Risk in Chennai; MSc (2016) in Flood Modeling for Navi-Mumbai. Research interests center on carbon budgets, climate equity, and just transitions, blending natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences. His work emphasizes aligning climate action with socio-economic development in developing nations. Key contributions include analyzing UK energy systems and evaluating India’s climate strategies through equity frameworks. His 2024 'Best Research Presentation' award highlights his impactful climate modeling work. Labs/Teams: Active at the Tyndall Centre, contributing to interdisciplinary climate research networks.

Pierre FisherView profile

Assistant Professor

• Hydrogeology
• Hydrology
• Hydraulics
• +8 more

Pierre Fisher is an Assistant Professor in the Geosciences Department at the University of Poitiers (FR) since 2022. He has held postdoctoral and research/teaching roles at institutions including the HSM laboratory at University of Montpellier (2021-2022) and M2C laboratory at University of Rouen (2018-2020). His academic journey includes a PhD in Sciences of the Universe from University of Rouen (2015-2018), a Master in Civil Engineering and Hydrogeology from National School of Geology (ENSG) in Nancy (2014), and an Engineering Degree in Water and Environment from ENGEES Strasbourg (2011-2014). Key Research Areas: Spatial characterization of flows and interactions within the critical zone Flow interactions at critical zone interfaces Characterization of complex, karst, and fractured media (EPM, DFN/DCN) Integration of hydrodynamic punctual data into physics-based distributed models Inverse problems in hydrogeology, hydrology, and hydraulics Skills: Coding (Matlab, Fortran, R), Modeling (Comsol, Modflow, HEC-RAS/HMS), Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics, Geophysics. Scientific Awards: Valedictorian, Master in Civil Engineering and Hydrogeology (1/23), National School of Geology (ENSG), Nancy (FR), 2014 Valedictorian, Engineering Degree in Water and Environment (1/74), ENGEES Strasbourg, 2011-2014 Professional Experiences: Postdoctoral positions at HSM laboratory (University of Montpellier, 2021-2022), M2C laboratory (University of Rouen, 2018-2020), and Research/Teaching Assistant in the TEE department (University of Montpellier, 2020-2021).

Jose G. VasconcelosView profile

Professor

• Fluid Mechanics
• Hydraulics
• Urban Water Systems
• +15 more

Dr. Jose G. Vasconcelos is a Full Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auburn University , where he leads research in unsteady multiphase flows, urban water systems, and computational hydraulics. He has held editorial and leadership roles in ASCE-EWRI and serves as a Senior Editor for the Journal of Water Management and Modeling. His research focuses on air-water interactions , geysering , stormwater hydraulics , pressure transients , and numerical modeling of urban drainage systems. He uses tools such as SWMM, GSSHA, and CFD to study complex flow behaviors in stormwater tunnels, manholes, and pipelines. His work combines experimental, field, and computational approaches. His recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a strong trend in transient stormwater flows , green infrastructure , model validation , and coastal infrastructure resilience . He investigates curve number methods, low-impact development, and multiphase flow dynamics under climate change scenarios. Outstanding Faculty of the Year, Auburn University (2025) Outstanding Reviewer, ASCE Journal of Hydrological Engineering (2024) Outstanding Associate Editor, ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering (2022) Telford Premium, Institution of Civil Engineers (2018) James M. Robbins Teaching Award, Chi Epsilon (2014) Dr. Vasconcelos mentors numerous graduate students and has led projects on stormwater modeling, sediment basins, and infrastructure resilience. He is actively involved in Engineers Without Borders and serves on multiple editorial boards. His research group conducts lab and field experiments on geysering, manhole cover displacement, and tunnel hydraulics.