Soroosh Sorooshian is a Professor at the Samueli School of Engineering , University of California, Irvine, with joint appointments in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth System Science . He serves as Founding Director of the Center for Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing (CHRS) and holds the Samueli Endowed Chair in Engineering . His expertise spans hydrometeorology, climate-water interactions, remote sensing applications, and water resource management in arid regions. Education : Ph.D. in Engineering (1978), Engineer Degree in Systems Engineering (1977), M.S. in Operations Research (1973), B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (1971). Leadership & Affiliations : Member of US National Academy of Engineering , International Academy of Astronautics , and multiple scientific bodies (AAAS, AGU, AMS, IWRA). Former advisor to NASA, NOAA, and UNESCO initiatives. Recent research focuses on machine learning integration for hydrological modeling , satellite precipitation product development , and climate change impact assessments . Key trends include deep learning for bias correction , multi-sensor precipitation fusion , and atmospheric river hydrology in California. Awards include the AGU Horton Medal , NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal , and Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Water Prize . He consults on urban flooding and surface hydrology challenges. Scientific Honors : Chinese Academy of Sciences Einstein Professorship (2014) UNESCO Great Man-Made River Water Prize (2007) AMS Walter Orr Roberts Lecturer (2009) Multiple Distinguished Educator Awards Advisory Roles : Served on committees for NASA, DOE, and World Climate Research Programme's Hydrology Commission.







