جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jene D. Michaudمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrology
• Geomorphology
• Watershed Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jene D. Michaud is a Professor in the Department of Geology at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, where she has taught since 1995. With a BA in Geoscience from the University of Washington and MS/PhD in Hydrology from the University of Arizona, her research integrates hydrology and geomorphology to address watershed management, flood forecasting, and volcanic hazards in Hawaii. Research Focus: Tropical hydrology, stream geomorphology, groundwater dynamics, and coastal processes Key Projects: Rainfall-runoff modeling in Kauai, hydrologic drought in tropical forests, dam failure risk assessment, and sediment analysis in Hawaiian streams Her publications highlight interdisciplinary work in hydrology, environmental science, and volcanology, emphasizing tropical flash flood prediction, groundwater contamination, and ecological impacts of invasive species. She teaches courses spanning physical geology, sedimentary processes, coastal geology, and GIS applications in earth science. Michaud actively engages students in field-based learning, leading biennial Grand Canyon and Zion National Park trips. Her work includes collaborations with state agencies on environmental monitoring systems and watershed management strategies.

Katsafados Petrosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Climate Change
• Renewable Energy Sources
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Katsafados Petros is a Professor and Department Chair at the Department of Geography , Harokopio University , Athens. His academic journey began with a Mathematics degree from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1993), followed by a Master's in Environmental Physics (1996), and a PhD in Meteorology and Environmental Physics (2003). He leads undergraduate programs in Meteorology, Climate Change, and Environmental Risk Management, while directing research in atmospheric dynamics, climate modeling, and natural disaster prediction. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens: BSc Mathematics (1993), MSc Environmental Physics (1996), PhD Meteorology & Environmental Physics (2003) Research interests span multiple interconnected domains: Atmospheric Dynamics : Regional and mesoscale simulations, meteorological data assimilation, atmosphere-ocean-land interactions Climate Science : Climate change impacts, extreme weather events, seasonal predictability Applied Geoinformatics : Modeling natural disasters, risk assessment, renewable energy applications Environmental Hazards : Air pollution analysis, dust transport, hydrometeorological disasters Marine Meteorology : Tropical-like cyclones, sea-state feedback mechanisms, ocean-atmosphere coupling Recent publications demonstrate a focus on integrating geospatial tools with climate modeling to address environmental challenges. Key trends include: Advancing data assimilation techniques using satellite observations Investigating dust transport and mineralogy impacts on climate Developing coupled atmosphere-ocean-wave models Urban climate resilience strategies like green roofs Hydrological impacts of climate change and extreme events Improving numerical weather prediction accuracy Scientific contributions include developing innovative geoinformation tools and leading interdisciplinary research projects. He serves on program committees for postgraduate programs in Applied Geoinformatics and Climate Crisis Risk Management, demonstrating leadership in academic governance and education.

Nikolaos Malamosمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hydrology
• Irrigation Engineering
• Water Resources Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nikolaos Malamos serves as an Associate Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens within the School of Environment and Agricultural Engineering, specifically in the Department of Natural Resources Development & Agricultural Engineering. His academic foundation includes graduation from the Agricultural University of Athens, postgraduate studies at the National Technical University of Athens' School of Civil Engineering, and a PhD in Agricultural Sciences. His research spans critical domains of agricultural hydrology with particular emphasis on: Soil-water-plant-atmosphere relationships and water movement in soil Mathematical simulation of water resources systems Hydroinformatics and spatial analysis methodologies Irrigation engineering and drainage systems Climate-hydrology interactions including evapotranspiration modeling His recent publication trajectory reveals intensifying focus on climate-resilient water management, stochastic rainfall frameworks, and water-energy-food nexus applications, particularly within Mediterranean agricultural contexts. Scientific recognition includes his role as Associate Editor for the Hydrological Sciences Journal, the official publication of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS). Associate Editor, Hydrological Sciences Journal (IAHS) Professor Malamos actively leads research projects addressing irrigation optimization, hydrological modeling, and water resource sustainability. His work integrates field studies with computational approaches, frequently collaborating on national infrastructure initiatives like Greece's OpenHy.net water monitoring system. Current projects emphasize climate adaptation strategies for Greek agriculture, particularly in vineyards and greenhouse systems. He directs research activities within the Agricultural Hydraulics Laboratory, focusing on practical applications of hydrological theory to agricultural water management challenges across diverse Greek landscapes.

Qiuhua Liangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Hydraulics
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Flood Management
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Qiuhua Liang is a FREng Professor of Water Engineering at Loughborough University and UNESCO Chair in Informatics and Multi-hazard Risk Reduction. She co-directs the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training Water-WISER and leads research in computational hydraulics, disaster risk reduction, and flood management. Her work focuses on high-performance numerical models for hydro systems affected by natural hazards like floods and landslides. Her research integrates AI, agent-based modeling, and crowd-sourced data to enhance real-time flood forecasting and resilience strategies. Notable projects include the PYRAMID platform for hyper-resolution flood risk assessment and the GCRF Living Deltas Hub addressing deltaic sustainability. Research Interests: Hydrodynamic modeling of fluvial, pluvial, and coastal floods Natural hazard dynamics (debris flows, tsunamis, glacial lake outbursts) AI-driven hydroinformatics and smart monitoring systems Climate change adaptation and nature-based solutions Key Projects (selective): EPSRC Water-WISER CDT (2019–2027) NERC-funded PYRAMID platform (2020–2023) Living Deltas Hub (UKRI GCRF, 2019–2024) CHANS frameworks for urban flood mitigation Awards: Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng) Grants & Collaborations: £9M+ research funding from NERC, EPSRC, and UKRI International partnerships in Bhutan, Vietnam, and China Industry engagement through smart infrastructure solutions Her research also explores multi-hazard interdependencies, SDG interlinkages, and innovative drainage systems using GPU-accelerated models.

Dino Collaltiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Climate Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Regional Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dino Collalti is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bern's Center for Regional Economic Development (CRED), affiliated with the Economic Institute. His research focuses on understanding how climate, weather, and geography influence local economic development, particularly in the context of natural disasters and tourism. He holds a PhD in economics from the University of Bern and has been part of the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research (OCCR). He completed his B.Sc. in Economics at the University of Bern with a minor in Constitutional Law and Political Theory, followed by an M.Sc. in Applied Economic Analysis. His academic journey included a research stay at the University of Copenhagen. Key research areas include economic effects of hurricanes, flood resilience, and tourism demand dynamics post-disasters. He teaches modules on Environmental Econometrics, Tourism Economics, and supervises bachelor's/master's theses at the intersection of environmental and tourism economics. His recent work examines spillover effects of hurricanes on Caribbean tourism and firm-level impacts of flash floods in Central America. He frequently collaborates with institutions like the World Trade Institute and has published in journals such as Natural Hazards and Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences .

• Hydrology
• Flood Modeling
• Runoff Routing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Kemp is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of South Australia , affiliated with the UniSA STEM division. His work focuses on hydrology , particularly flood modeling , runoff routing , and urban drainage systems . 2023 : Benchmarked event-based models for Australian catchments. 2022 : Analyzed loss quantification in urbanized catchments. 2020 : Reviewed runoff routing evolution in Australia. Kemp’s research highlights critical issues in model self-consistency , baseflow estimation , and impact of urban infill on drainage standards. He has collaborated with institutions like the University of Adelaide and the Goyder Institute for Water Research, contributing to policy frameworks for water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) .

Dapeng Yuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Flood Modeling
• Environmental Science
• Climate Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Dapeng Yu is a leading academic in river dynamics and flood modeling, holding the position of Professor of River Dynamics at Loughborough University since 2019. He co-founded Previsico, an insurtech company providing real-time flood forecasting solutions, and serves as its Chief Scientific Officer. His professional roles include Visiting Professor at East China Normal University (2017–2020), Editorial Board member for Frontiers of Earth Science and Journal of GeoVisualisation and Spatial Analysis , and Enterprise Director at Loughborough’s Department of Geography. Yu’s research focuses on urban flood modeling, emergency response during floods, and climate change impacts. Key interests include flood inundation dynamics, flood forecasting systems, and vulnerability assessment of critical infrastructure. His work integrates computational methods (e.g., deep learning, hydrodynamic modeling) with geospatial analysis to improve disaster resilience. Notable contributions include advancing surface water flood simulation techniques, evaluating emergency service accessibility during disasters, and modeling flood impacts on vulnerable populations. His research spans global regions, with case studies in China, the UK, and coastal cities. Yu has co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to flood risk management and urban resilience. Professional service includes roles on EPSRC’s Peer Review College, NERC Grant Assessment Panel, and international advisory boards. His work bridges academia and industry, reflected in Previsico’s commercial flood prediction tools for insurers, governments, and humanitarian organizations.

Tarendra Lakhankarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Remote Sensing
• Climate Science
• Urban Hydrology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tarendra Lakhankar is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the City College of New York (CUNY) and a Research Scientist at NOAA-CESSRST. His research focuses on remote sensing applications for environmental monitoring, urban hydrology, and climate science. He has led major field campaigns including the NYC-Urban HydroMet Testbed, installing 21 weather stations across NYC, and the CREST-SAFE snow study in Maine. His work integrates satellite data with ground measurements to improve weather forecasting and disaster preparedness. Notable achievements include receipt of the 2024 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award and 2022 S.T.A.R. Award for educational leadership. He pioneered initiatives like the HIRES program, fostering STEM education through GIS and remote sensing workshops. His research spans snow hydrology, soil moisture dynamics, and urban climate resilience, with publications in top-tier journals. Dr. Lakhankar also leads international collaborations, including climate change studies in Nepal and biodiversity conservation projects in Himalayan regions. His teaching portfolio includes courses on geospatial technologies, environmental systems, and data science. He actively mentors students through research projects and advises NOAA-funded initiatives. Dr. Lakhankar’s outreach efforts include community-based weather station networks and post-disaster relief work in Nepal, demonstrating commitment to applied environmental science and global impact.

Huili Chenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Flood Risk Assessment
• Disaster Impact Modelling
• Satellite Observations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Huili Chen is a Senior Lecturer in Water Engineering at Loughborough University. Her research focuses on developing innovative methodologies using satellite observations and high-performance modelling tools to assess disaster impacts and risks, particularly in data-sparse regions. She specializes in flood risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and hydrodynamic modelling. Her work emphasizes safeguarding vulnerable populations in disaster-prone areas through advanced data analytics. Education: BEng, MSc, PhD Research Interests: Flood risk assessment, disaster impact modelling, satellite data integration, climate resilience strategies Dr. Chen leads and collaborates on projects such as the UNESCO Chair in Informatics and Multi-hazard Risk Reduction, the SPIRIT initiative for flood modelling standardization, and the FLASH project for hazard assessment in Bhutan. She has pioneered techniques like the High-Performance Integrated Hydrodynamic Modelling System (HiPIMS) and GIS-based DEM correction methods to enhance flood simulation accuracy. Her research also addresses agricultural flood damage, pluvial flood nowcasting, and glacial lake outburst flood impacts using open-source data. Her advisory and grant activities include roles as Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator (CoI) on multiple grants from NERC, EPSRC, and the Royal Society. She has managed projects totaling over £multi-million, demonstrating leadership in interdisciplinary environmental engineering solutions. Dr. Chen’s work contributes to global initiatives like the UNESCO Chair program and the SHEAR-funded WeACT project, advancing flood hazard assessment and forecasting systems for vulnerable regions. Her research bridges computational modelling, environmental science, and policy to promote sustainable resilience strategies.

Vinit Sehgalمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Soil Hydrology
• Remote Sensing
• Hydrological Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Vinit Sehgal is an Assistant Professor in the School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences at Louisiana State University (LSU) within the College of Agriculture. His research focuses on soil physics, hydrology, satellite remote sensing, and terrestrial water-energy-carbon dynamics. He holds a Ph.D. in Water Management & Hydrological Science from Texas A&M University (2023), an M.S. in Biological Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech (2017), and a B.E. in Civil Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology, India (2013). Research interests include scaling issues in hydrology, hydrologic modeling, drought monitoring, and application of geospatial data in R. Teaching responsibilities include AGRO 4092 (R for Spatial Analysis & Visualization) and AGRO 4077 (Environmental Soil Physics). His work is supported by grants from LSU Libraries and Texas A&M University. Education: Ph.D., Texas A&M University (2023) M.S., Virginia Tech (2017) B.E., Birla Institute of Technology (2013) Awards: Multiple scholarships and fellowships from Texas A&M University (2021-2022) Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing awards from Elsevier (2017-2018) Labs/Teams: Texas Water Observatory (co-author), Soil-Hydrology Lab (personal webpage: https://soil-hydrology.com/ ) Future Work: Expanding research on global soil moisture dynamics, water-energy coupling, and climate resilience.

Gerald Corzo Perezمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Hybrid Machine Learning
• Process-Based Modelling
• Spatiotemporal Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gerald Corzo Perez is a Lecturer and researcher specializing in hybrid machine learning and process-based modeling at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. His work focuses on spatiotemporal analysis of extreme climate events, hydrological modeling, and AI applications in water resources management. He has coordinated major projects including the Dominican Republic's national climate change atlas and contributed to drought risk assessments in Central America and Ethiopia. His research integrates remote sensing, citizen science, and social media data for disaster detection and management. Research Interests: Machine learning for hydrological forecasting Climatic impacts on water resources Spatiotemporal drought dynamics Natural language processing for environmental monitoring Reservoir optimization under climate change Key Achievements: Recipient of the 2012 Tison Award (IAHS) Lead developer of the 'intelligent serious game' for citizen science data collection Authored over 40 high-impact journal publications and multiple book chapters Collaborations: Maintains a global network through projects in Vietnam, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Kazakhstan. Active in EU-funded initiatives like the WATCH program and the Hatillo Reservoir optimization project.

Katherine L. Meierdiercksمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hydrology
• Urban Water Systems
• Flood Forecasting
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Katherine L. Meierdiercks serves as Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Sciences at Siena University since 2015, previously holding an Assistant Professor position in the same department from 2009. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Princeton University and a B.S. from Tufts University. Educational background: Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University M.A. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Tufts University Her research centers on urban hydrology with specialized expertise in drainage network analysis, flood forecasting systems, and urbanization impacts on hydrologic response. She integrates field studies, geospatial analysis, and hydrological modeling to address water management challenges in metropolitan environments, particularly focusing on flash flood dynamics in small urban watersheds and the heterogeneity of watershed responses to precipitation events. Analysis of her publication record (2005-2010) reveals consistent contributions to urban water systems research, characterized by methodological innovations in radar rainfall estimation, network topology analysis, and real-time forecasting applications. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between civil engineering, environmental science, and meteorology, with practical implications for urban flood warning systems and sustainable infrastructure planning. Scientific recognition includes: National Water Research Institute Fellowship (2006, 2007) Princeton Engineering Council Teaching Award (2006) Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni Teaching Award (2009) Professional engagement encompasses invited presentations at the American Geophysical Union conference and Environmental Protection Agency. While her current academic role emphasizes research and teaching, available information does not specify graduate student advising activities or external grant funding.

• Hydrology
• Environmental Science
• Climate Change Impact Assessment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Edangodage Perera is an Adjunct Associate Professor at McMaster University's School of Earth, Environment & Society. Their research focuses on hydrology, environmental science, climate change impacts, and water resource management, with a strong emphasis on coastal aquifers, flood risk modeling, and groundwater contamination. University: McMaster University Academic Rank: Adjunct Associate Professor Key Research Areas: Hydrology, Climate Change Impact Assessment, Flood Risk Management, Groundwater Modeling, Water Quality Monitoring Perera's recent work includes climate change effects on hydrological regimes in the Congo River Basin , global reservoir sedimentation trends , flood forecasting models for Southeast Asia , and nutrient transport simulations in Japanese river basins . Their publications span peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and technical reports. Key methodologies in their research include Bayesian model averaging for data-scarce environments , fuzzy logic for flood prediction , and three-dimensional numerical modeling of seawater intrusion . They have contributed to global water security strategies for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and community-based flood damage frameworks in Nepal.

Humberto Vergaraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hydrology
• Flash Flood Forecasting
• Remote Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Humberto Vergara is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa, and concurrently serves as an Assistant Research Engineer at IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering. He is also affiliated with the Iowa Flood Center. His work spans numerical hydrologic modeling, flash flood forecasting, and remote-sensing hydrology, with a strong emphasis on scientific computing in hydrologic applications. Education: PhD, Civil Engineering (Water Resources), University of Oklahoma MSc, Civil Engineering (Water Resources), University of Oklahoma BS, Environmental Engineering, El Bosque University, Colombia Research Interests: Vergara’s research is centered on extending flash flood forecasting capabilities in data-scarce regions, understanding flash floods in post-fire environments, and improving the physics representation in parsimonious hydrologic models. He also focuses on extending lead times for flash flood forecasts and warnings, leveraging satellite observations and machine learning techniques. His recent work includes developing satellite-based frameworks for early warning systems in West Africa, evaluating global precipitation products, and integrating machine learning models to enhance precipitation nowcasting and flood impact classification. Scientific Awards: No awards or honors are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Research Labs and Teams: He leads the Advanced Hydrology and Warning Applications Laboratory at the University of Iowa, which focuses on cutting-edge research in hydrologic modeling, early warning systems, and remote sensing applications for flood forecasting.

• Tsunami Risk
• Engineering Seismology
• Earthquake Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andreas Schäfer is a researcher at the Geophysical Institute (GPI) of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), specializing in natural hazard risk assessment and disaster forensics. He leads research on tsunami, earthquake, and flood risks through the CEDIM Forensic Disaster Analysis Group, producing rapid-impact reports for global events like the 2023 Türkiye earthquakes and 2025 Pacific tsunamis. Research Focus: Schäfer's work integrates geophysics, machine learning, and multi-disciplinary analysis to address: Tsunami generation mechanisms and coastal risk modeling Earthquake engineering and forecasting using statistical and computational methods Climate-extreme impacts on flood and heatwave vulnerabilities Real-time disaster forensics for policy-relevant risk reduction Publication Trends: His recent articles demonstrate a focus on forensic disaster analysis, climate-related hazard amplification, and machine learning applications in geophysics. Collaborative works frequently appear in multi-disciplinary journals like Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences . Academic Engagement: Teaches courses in seismological signal processing, seismic wave theory, and engineering geophysics at KIT. No named students or awards are documented in available materials. Affiliations: Core member of CEDIM Forensic Disaster Analysis Group, conducting rapid damage assessments for global disasters since at least 2017.