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Patrick Ray is a specialist in hydro-economic systems modeling for climate change risk management. He holds a Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering from Tufts University and a B.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research focuses on integrating climate uncertainty into water resources planning, with contributions to the World Bank’s Decision Tree framework, UNESCO’s CRIDA methodology, and the International Hydropower Association’s Climate Resilience Guide.
He has led over 20 major grants from entities including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, World Bank, and National Science Foundation, focusing on resilience, climate adaptation, and infrastructure design. Notable roles include Climate Resilience Lead for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (2022) and Chair of the American Society of Civil Engineers Environmental and Water Resources Systems Committee (2018–2019).
His research interests span climate resilience frameworks, equity in resource allocation, hydro-economic modeling, and the application of machine learning for water quality prediction. Awards include the A. Ivan Johnson Outstanding Young Professional (2018) and World Bank Knowbel Prize (2015).
Recent work emphasizes nature-based solutions for climate adaptation, economic evaluation of water projects under uncertainty, and participatory approaches to urban water management. He has advised on projects in Nepal, South Africa, Mexico City, and the Ohio River Basin.
