About
I am Dr. Abdullah Al Mehedi, Postdoctoral Research Associate, With a background in Hydroinformatics and Water Management, I am keenly interested in applying big data and machine learning techniques to surface water hydrology for water resource management under climate change. Having worked on multiple projects, I am determined to leverage cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data-driven methods for mitigating flood risks in urban areas.
My current research focuses on developing an optimal surface water dynamics analysis approach in the built environment. Using a combination of physics-based theory and data-informed techniques, I aim to identify the potential of artificial intelligence in predicting surface water hydrology at different scales. Additionally, I plan to explore the benefits of using data-informed predictive models to control and maintain green stormwater infrastructure's function effectively. Alongside my academic experience, I have worked as a researcher and project coordinator for multiple engineering consultancy firms in Bangladesh. I have also earned the National Water Center Innovators Program Fellowship in 2022. With my interdisciplinary skills and experience, I strive to make a positive impact on water resource management and environmental sustainability.
Education
Villanova University, PA, USA
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Ph.D., Data-Driven Solutions for Urban Hydrology
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Concentration: Machine Learning, Urban Hydrology, Remote Sensing.
Brandenburg University of Technology, Cottbus, Germany
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MSc, Environmental and Resource Management
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Concentration: Hydroinformatics and Water Management
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
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BSc, Civil Engineering
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Thesis: Effect of water content on shear strength of soil with high clay content from Dhaka.
Awards, Scholarships and Grants
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National Water Center (NWC) Innovators Program Fellow 2022
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Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH) Annual Training and Developers Conference Travel Grant 2023​