Focus Area: Earth System Science (opens in new tab)
Country of Origin: Bangladesh
Degree Program: PhD
Entered Program: Fall 2024
Expected Graduation: Fall 2028
Dissertation Topic: Coastal-fluvial compound flooding along rivers
Research Statement: My doctoral research investigates the frequency of coastal-fluvial compound flooding along rivers in historical and observational records. Coastal-fluvial compound flooding arises from the interaction of high river discharge and coastal storm surges, posing significant threats to agricultural and urban areas. My work involves statistical modeling of the joint probabilities of high river discharge and coastal storm surge to identify compound flood events, exploring correlations and causal relationships between key variables such as excessive rainfall, wind-driven storm surges, and river discharge, which drive compound flooding events.
Adviser: Dr. Katherine Serafin (opens in new tab)
Educational Background
- M.S. in Geography, University of Dhaka, 2020
- B.S. in Geography, University of Dhaka, 2019