Water Resources / Climate Change

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Water resource and climate change research explores the critical interactions between climate dynamics and water systems to ensure sustainable water management in a changing world. As climate change impacts precipitation patterns, snowmelt, sea levels, and extreme weather events, this research aims to develop strategies to adapt to and mitigate these challenges.

Researchers

Dr. M. R. Najafi (mnajafi7@uwo.ca)

Wester Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Research Interests:

  • Hydroclimatic extremes
  • Climate change impact assessment
  • Detection and attribution
  • Infrastructure risk and resilience
  • Regional frequency analysis
  • Multi-modeling and uncertainty assessment
  • Downscaling and bias correction
  • Hydrologic forecasting
  • Remote sensing
  • Machine learning
  • Physical/numerical modeling and design

For further information: Reza Najafi - CEE - Western Engineering

Dr. S. Simonovic (simonovic@uwo.ca)

Western Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Research Interests:

  • Water resource management
  • Resilient complex systems
  • Energy, climate change and infrastructure

For further information: Slobodan P. Simonovic - CEE - Western Engineering

Dr. I. Shah (ishah5@uwo.ca)

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, Environmental Planning & Regulations Unit

Research Interests:

  • Water resources management
  • Floodplain management
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
  • Low impact development
  • Climate change resiliency
  • Stormwater quality