M. Reza Hashemi

M. Reza Hashemi is a Professor of Ocean Engineering at the University of Rhode Island, actively engaged in research related to coastal resilience, ocean renewable energy, and hydrodynamic modeling. He directs the Wave-Current Interaction Laboratory at the Narragansett Bay Campus, focusing on advanced numerical techniques and experimental analysis.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Oceanography, Bangor University of Wales (2014)
  • Ph.D. in Civil/Hydraulic Engineering, Shiraz University (2006)
  • M.S. in Civil Engineering, Shiraz University (1999)
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering, Shiraz University (1997)

Research Interests: Dr. Hashemi specializes in numerical modeling of wave-current interactions, storm surge, and sediment transport. His work integrates tools like ROMS, TELEMAC, and machine learning to address coastal hazards, renewable energy systems, and climate change impacts. He applies advanced methods such as Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) and Radial Basis Function-Based Meshless Techniques.

Publication Trends: Recent studies emphasize hurricane-induced loads on offshore wind farms, sea-level rise implications for tidal energy, and machine learning applications in hydrological modeling. His collaborations span institutions like the University of Rhode Island, Bristol Channel researchers, and the Gulf of Maine community.

Grants: Dr. Hashemi has secured funding from the Department of Energy and coastal management councils, focusing on floating offshore wind farms, groundwater contributions in coastal areas, and dredging impacts on circulation systems.