

Hello!
I am Faezeh. However, you can call me Rojan!
Ph.D. Student, Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering
The University of Alabama
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A bit About Me
My current research focuses on coastal resilience, hydrodynamic modeling, sea level rise impacts, and flood risk management, with the goal of informing adaptive planning and advancing forward-looking mitigation strategies for vulnerable coastal and urban systems. By examining the interactions between hydrodynamic processes, elevated water levels, and extreme weather events, I aim to improve understanding of compound extreme hazards and enhance infrastructure resilience through risk-informed approaches.
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I am deeply committed to continuous learning, applying knowledge, and sharing research insights to contribute meaningfully to the scientific community. I strive to be a dedicated and responsible researcher, continuously improving my organizational and time management skills. I value collaboration and actively seek opportunities to grow through interdisciplinary teamwork and real-world problem-solving.
Research Interests
Coastal Resilience, Coastal Hydrodynamics, Sea Level Rise Impact, Extreme Weather Event, Flood Risk Management, Compound Extreme weather Hazards.
Academic Appointments
2023-Present Graduate Research Assistant, Coastal Hydrology Lab, The University of Alabama
2021-2022 Graduate Software instructor, The Bu-Ali Sina University
Education
2023-Present Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama
2019-2022 MSc. in Civil Engineering, The Bu-Ali Sina University
Education
2023-Present Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama
2019-2022 MSc. in Civil Engineering, The Bu-Ali Sina University
Education
2023-Present Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama
2019-2022 MSc. in Civil Engineering, The Bu-Ali Sina University
Highlighted Technical Skills
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Coastal Hydrodynamic Analysis,
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Machine Learning & Deep learning,
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Big Data Analytics,
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Geospatial Analysis,​
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Hydroinformatics,
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Cloud Computing (Platform as a Service),
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High-performance and Parallel Computing,
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Geostatistics and Data Analysis,
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Data Fusion,
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Programming and Scripting,
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Finite Element Analysis,
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Digital Signal Processing,
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Soil Dynamics & Marine Geotechnics
Education
2023-Present Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, The University of Alabama
2019-2022 MSc. in Civil Engineering, The Bu-Ali Sina University
Honors, Awards, and Recognitions
5. CUAHSI Summer Institute Fellowship – Water Prediction Innovators Program (NOAA & University of Alabama), June 2025
4. Conference Funding for AGU24 (The university of Alabama), Oct 2024
3. NSF NCAR/UCAR Travel Grant Support for Exploring Coastal Flood Risk Through Geospatial Storytelling (BRIGHTE Award, Boulder, CO), Aug 2024
2. The University of Alabama Ph.D. Full Scholarship Award, Jan 2024
1. Bu-Ali Sina University M.Sc. Full Scholarship Award, Sep 2019