معرفی
Hanadi S. Rifai is a Moores Professor and Director of the Hurricane Resilience Research Institute (HuRRI) at the University of Houston’s Cullen College of Engineering. She leads the Environmental Engineering Graduate Program and has held roles including Senior Associate Dean for Research and Facilities. Her expertise spans groundwater modeling, risk assessment, and environmental engineering technologies.
Education:
- Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, Rice University (1989)
- M.S. Environmental Engineering, Rice University (1985)
- B.E. Civil Engineering, American University of Beirut (1982)
Research Interests: Dr. Rifai focuses on contaminant transport modeling, biodegradation processes, GIS applications in environmental systems, and sustainable water management. She developed the BIOPLUME series of models for natural attenuation analysis and manages a specialized GIS laboratory.
Awards: She is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not detailed, her leadership roles and research initiatives indicate extensive grant involvement. She advises students through the Environmental Engineering Graduate Program.
Labs/Teams: Directs the GIS laboratory and collaborates with the SSPEED Center and HuRRI, focusing on hurricane resilience and environmental infrastructure.
