جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Energy Policy
• Energy System Analysis
• Energy System Modelling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jing Hu is an Assistant Professor in Environmental Sciences at Utrecht University's Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development. Her research focuses on modeling energy systems transitions toward net-zero emissions under socioeconomic and hydroclimatic changes, emphasizing synergies between energy transitions and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She holds a PhD from Utrecht University (2019) and leads courses like Energy Systems Modelling (GEO4-2515), teaching cost-benefit and uncertainty analysis. Her research integrates climate impacts into decarbonization pathways, emphasizing resilience against extreme weather events affecting energy infrastructure. She employs cross-scale modeling from global to micro-systems, including global integrated assessment models and regional energy system optimization. Key projects include the NWO-funded PhD trajectory on renewable integration and EU-funded studies on cogeneration efficiency. Her work addresses hydropower vulnerability to droughts, coal phaseout health co-benefits in China, and solar PV forecasting. She has secured grants from NWO and the European Commission. Current research also explores energy-water-land nexus interactions and portfolio theory for renewable deployment.

Lynn Soreghanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Paleoclimatology
• Sedimentary Geology
• Loess Deposits
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gerilyn “Lynn” Soreghan is the David L. Boren Professor and Edward L. McCollough Chair in Geosciences at the University of Oklahoma’s School of Geosciences. Her research focuses on paleoclimatology, sedimentary geology, and Earth-system interactions, particularly in the late Paleozoic. She investigates equatorial glaciation, dust and loess deposits, and weathering patterns to understand ancient climates and their implications for modern climate systems. Teaching emphasizes field-based learning and critical thinking, with courses on Earth’s past climate, carbonate stratigraphy, and depositional systems. She mentors graduate students in sedimentology, geochemistry, and geomorphology, fostering inclusive and diverse research environments. Her work spans global field sites, including the Rocky Mountains, Antarctica, and France, leveraging interdisciplinary methods like petrography, geochemistry, and geophysics. Key projects include reconstructing atmospheric dust fluxes, tracing glacial evidence in equatorial regions, and analyzing weathering impacts on carbon cycling. Lynn advises numerous graduate students, many of whom have published in journals like Geology and Journal of Sedimentary Research . Her research group emphasizes ethical scientific practice and contributions to both academia and public understanding of Earth’s history.

• Hydroclimatology
• Environmental Hydraulics
• Hydrological Extremes
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Aristides Koutroulis serves as an Associate Professor of Applied Hydraulics and Hydrology at the Department of Environmental Hydraulics, Coastal Engineering and Geoenvironmental Engineering within the School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Crete. His academic career is deeply rooted at this institution, where he completed his educational journey and now contributes significantly to teaching and research. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering (2010) M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering (2005) Diploma in Mineral Resources Engineering (2002) all from the Technical University of Crete. Koutroulis specializes in hydroclimatology, environmental hydraulics, and hydrological extremes, with particular focus on climate change impacts and adaptation strategies for water resources management. His research integrates hydrological and earth system modeling to address critical issues like hydroclimatic extremes and the development of weather and climate services. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to integrated water resources management in the Mediterranean region, where climate change poses significant challenges to water security. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on climate-water interactions, with particular emphasis on drought assessment, river flow trends, groundwater recharge, and extreme hydrological events. His research employs advanced modeling techniques and contributes significantly to global assessments like the IPCC reports. His scientific recognition includes: Ranking among World's Top 2% Scientists (2020) Invitation as Contributing Author to IPCC AR6 Chapter 4 'WATER' Selection as Lead Author for WATER chapter of Mediterranean First Assessment Report (MAR1) Associate Editor position at Climate Services Elsevier Koutroulis actively contributes to major research initiatives including REACT4MED (2022-2025), STREAM (2021-2023), PROCLIAS (2020-2024), and FIRElinks (2019-2023). His teaching responsibilities include core courses in Hydraulics II and Hydraulic Works for undergraduate students. His research bridges theoretical hydrology with practical applications for sustainable water management in water-stressed Mediterranean environments.

Taufique Mahmoodمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cold Region Hydrology
• Climate Change Impacts
• Remote Sensing in Geosciences
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Taufique Mahmood is an Associate Professor at the Harold Hamm School of Geology and Geological Engineering, University of North Dakota. His work focuses on cold region hydrology, climate change impacts, and remote sensing applications in geosciences. NSF CAREER Award (2022-2027) Dean’s Outstanding Faculty Award (2022) Founders Day UND Foundation/McDermott Award (2024) Dr. Mahmood’s research spans cold region hydrologic modeling, climate-driven water security, and nutrient dynamics in agricultural landscapes. His recent publications highlight applications of remote sensing to map snow storage, analyze streamflow generation, and assess climate impacts on terminal lakes and polar ice masses. Ph.D., Geological Sciences, Arizona State University (2012) M.S., Engineering Science, University of Mississippi (2006) M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Geology, University of Dhaka (2003, 2001) Postdoctoral research in Snow Hydrology, University of Saskatchewan (2012-2015) His funded projects include grants from NSF, Bureau of Reclamation, and USDA-NRCS, totaling over $1.5 million. He advises graduate students like Michaela Neal and leads outreach initiatives for tribal youth in cold region hydrology.

Husain Najafiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Hydrological Forecasting
• Climate Risk Assessment
• Environmental Informatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Husain Najafi is a hydrological forecasting expert at the Department of Computational Hydrosystems within the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). He specializes in operational early warning systems for floods and droughts, currently leading national-scale impact-based forecasting platforms in Germany while supporting international initiatives under the WMO's Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) framework. Research Highlights Developed FFS4DE (Germany's experimental high-resolution flood forecast system) Created HS2S (Sub-seasonal Soil Moisture Forecast System for drought prediction) Contributed to UNDRR and IPCC aligned climate risk frameworks Active member of the IDMP expert network for drought management Scientific Contributions 2024 Nature Communications paper on 10-meter floodplain inundation modeling Recipient of UFZ Young Scientist Award 2022 for operational drought forecasting Key contributor to ESA 4DHydro project for hyperresolution hydrological modeling

Tim Cookمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Paleoclimate
• Arctic Studies
• Lacustrine Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tim Cook is a Research Professor and Lecturer in the Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst since 2018. Previously, he served as an Associate Professor at Worcester State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Geology from UMass (2009), an M.S. in Oceanography from the University of Delaware (2004), and a Sc.B. in Geological Sciences from Brown University (2001). His research focuses on paleoclimate, Arctic systems, and lacustrine sedimentology, with emphasis on human and climatic impacts on sedimentary processes and environmental change. Key projects include studies of New England lake sediments, Arctic climate variability, and organic carbon burial in Labrador lakes. Research interests span sedimentary archives, extreme weather impacts on watersheds, and the interplay between climate change and human land-use. His work integrates field data, remote sensing, and historical records to reconstruct past environmental conditions. Notable recent projects include analyzing Kamikaze typhoon deposits in Japan and sedimentological evidence for unprecedented hydroclimatic shifts in Svalbard. No scientific awards or major grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Advising records remain unspecified. Cook maintains active fieldwork in Arctic and temperate regions, contributing to interdisciplinary studies of Earth surface processes and geohazards.

• Carbon cycle
• Hydrodynamic instability
• Morphodynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Carlo Vincenzo Camporeale is a Full Professor at the Department of Environmental, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) of the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy. He serves as contact person for the Civil Engineering Degree Course and teaches River Engineering & Restoration, Fluid Mechanics, and specialized courses on river morphodynamics and hydrodynamic instability. His research spans hydrodynamic stability, eco-morphodynamics, pattern formation in geosciences, and the carbon cycle in rivers/coastal environments. Current research trends focus on carbon pumping in tropical rivers , stochastic processes in coastal dunes , LiDAR-based vegetation modeling , meandering river dynamics under unsteady flows , and hydroclimatic significance of karst deposits . His work integrates mathematical modeling, field analysis, and remote sensing. Scientific Awards: Torricelli Award (2008) from the Italian Hydraulics Group Research Leadership: He oversees 9 PhD students in Civil and Environmental Engineering and holds editorial roles in journals like Advances in Water Resources and Frontiers in Environmental Science . Notable projects include CONCERTO (2025-2028) for carbon cycle modeling and e-CAPTURE (2023-2025) for eco-geomorphic carbon sequestration.

Antonios Mamalakisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Data Science
• Hydroclimatic Modeling
• Extreme Event Prediction
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Antonios Mamalakis is an Assistant Professor of Data Science at the University of Virginia's School of Data Science and also holds a joint appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences. His work bridges environmental science and advanced data science methodologies, focusing on improving climate and hydrological predictions. Education: Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Irvine M.Sc. in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, University of Patras, Greece Diploma in Civil Engineering, University of Patras, Greece His research focuses on applying machine learning, Bayesian statistics, and explainable AI to environmental challenges such as predicting extreme weather events, understanding climate teleconnections, and advancing causal inference in climate systems. He is particularly interested in enhancing the interpretability and reliability of AI models in geoscientific applications. The recent publications highlight his expertise in climate dynamics, especially in tropical-extratropical interactions, precipitation predictability, and model evaluation. His work frequently appears in top-tier journals such as Nature Communications , Nature Climate Change , and Geophysical Research Letters , indicating significant contributions to climate and data science. Scientific Service: Associate Editor, Artificial Intelligence for the Earth Systems (American Meteorological Society) Mamalakis has been recognized for pioneering the use of explainable AI in geosciences during his time as a research scientist at Colorado State University. His research program at UVA continues to develop robust, interpretable data-driven tools for environmental forecasting. Though specific grants and students are not listed, his active lab and publication record suggest ongoing funded research and mentorship. He leads the Mamalakis Lab, which focuses on developing and applying cutting-edge data science techniques to solve pressing environmental problems, particularly in climate predictability and extreme event modeling.

Amit Bhardwajمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Hurricane Forecasting
• Climate Modeling
• Monsoon Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amit Bhardwaj is a Post Doctoral Scholar at Florida State University, specializing in advanced climate and weather modeling. His research focuses on hurricane forecasting (SHIPS/SPIKE models), multi-model ensemble systems, Asian monsoon dynamics, dynamical downscaling, and numerical weather prediction improvements. He utilizes high-resolution regional climate models for studies in Peninsular Florida, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Key technical areas include air-sea coupling impacts on hydroclimate, seasonal rainfall teleconnections, and the application of superensemble techniques for forecast optimization. His work bridges operational meteorology with long-term climate projections, particularly addressing extreme weather events like heatwaves and monsoon variability. Recent studies emphasize Florida's hydroclimatic changes, agro-hydro-meteorological decision frameworks for the Ogallala aquifer, and ecological impacts through downscaled climate projections. Research methodologies include WRF-ARW modeling, RSM-NHM coupling, and TRMM latent heating retrieval analyses.

Gilles ARNAUD-FASSETTAمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrogeomorphology
• Geoarchaeology
• Fluvial Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gilles ARNAUD-FASSETTA is Professor of Geography specializing in Hydrogeomorphology & Geoarchaeology at Paris Cité University, where he is affiliated with the PRODIG Laboratory (UMR 8586). His work examines the complex interactions between river systems, environmental changes, and human societies across diverse spatial and temporal scales. Dr. Arnaud-Fassetta earned his PhD in Geography (Holocene fluvial dynamics in the Rhône delta) from the University of Provence (Aix-Marseille 1) in 1998, followed by his Professorial thesis [HDR] in geography from the University of Paris-Diderot in 2007. His research spans France (North and South), Europe (Italy, Portugal, Romania, Switzerland), and global sites (Japan, Nepal, Pakistan, Senegal, Tunisia). His primary research interests include: Hydrogeomorphology of river systems (watercourses, deltas, lagoons) Watershed dynamics and environmental changes Paleoenvironmental reconstruction and geoarchaeology Hydrological risk assessment and management River restoration and sustainable watershed management Dr. Arnaud-Fassetta has supervised numerous PhD students whose research covers diverse topics from fluvial dynamics to flood risk management across various geographical contexts. His publications appear in high-impact journals including Geomorphology, Journal of Hydrology, and Science of the Total Environment. He actively contributes to the PRODIG research center's strategic direction, particularly in the 'Societies facing environmental changes, natural and health risks' axis for the 2025-2029 research period. His work bridges fundamental research on river processes with practical applications for flood risk management and sustainable water resource planning.

Wengui Liangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Extreme precipitation
• climate extremes
• climate dynamics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Wengui Liang serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences at Louisiana State University, operating from the Energy, Coast & Environment Building. His academic foundation includes a B.A. (2014) and M.S. (2017) from Peking University, culminating in a Ph.D. from SUNY Stony Brook (2023). Bachelor of Arts, Peking University (2014) Master of Science, Peking University (2017) Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook (2023) Professor Liang's research centers on extreme precipitation mechanisms within climate dynamics, with emphasis on hydrological cycle responses to global warming. His work dissects atmospheric general circulation patterns driving regional extremes, particularly across North America and East Asia. Through model-observation comparisons, he investigates how radiative forcing and internal variability shape precipitation trends at seasonal scales, addressing critical gaps in climate projection reliability. Analysis of his 2016-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on regional hydroclimatic responses: early work examined paleoclimate oscillations (AO/NAO), while recent studies quantify CO2-driven precipitation changes, eddy moisture convergence shifts, and seasonal contrast mechanisms. Key themes include North American summer precipitation sensitivity, East Asian monsoon scaling with warming, and transient winter precipitation dynamics—all highlighting atmospheric circulation's role in hydrological extremes. No scientific awards are documented in available sources. As an emerging researcher (PhD 2023), Professor Liang is establishing his independent research program with active publications in top journals (Geophysical Research Letters, Communications Earth & Environment). While specific grant details aren't public, his publication trajectory suggests successful early-career funding. He likely seeks motivated graduate students for projects involving climate model diagnostics, extreme event attribution, and regional climate change assessment. Though no formal lab name is specified, his research group operates within LSU's Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences, leveraging university resources for climate model analysis and observational data processing. The group focuses on atmospheric dynamics-hydrology interactions, contributing to LSU's coastal and environmental research mission.