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Dr. Gustavo Coelho is an Assistant Professor of Water Resources at Furman University since 2022. He holds a Ph.D. from George Mason University and professional licenses in environmental engineering from Brazil and France. His research focuses on hydrology, flood forecasting, and climate adaptation, with a strong emphasis on integrating weather and climate science to enhance water resource management and disaster resilience. He has extensive industry experience in Brazil as a water resources engineer, specializing in watershed management and flood mitigation.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering (George Mason University)
- M.S. in Civil, Hydraulic Engineering (University of São Paulo)
- B.S. in Sanitary and Environmental Engineering (Federal University of Santa Catarina)
- Professional License in Environmental Protection (ENGEES, France)
Research Interests: Dr. Coelho’s work addresses water quantity/quality challenges and natural hazards, particularly leveraging climate science for resilient urban planning. Key areas include real-time flood forecasting, sea level rise impacts, and socio-economic vulnerability assessments.
Key Awards:
- 2022 AGU Frontiers in Hydrology Travel Grant
- 2021 Summer Research Fellowship (George Mason University)
- 2021 Best Hackathon Project Award (DesignSafe Academy)
Advising & Grants: His professional activities include roles as a volunteer scientist with AGU’s Thriving Earth Exchange (2018–2022) and participation in CUAHSI’s National Water Center program. His teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning through real-world case studies in courses like Global Water Issues and Hydrogeology.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects funded by federal and institutional grants, focusing on flood resilience, climate adaptation, and urban water systems.
