TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Dr. Hamid Moradkhani, Alton N. Scott professor of engineering in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering and director for the Center for Complex Hydrosystems Research, was selected as a 2024 fellow by the American Geophysical Union. Moradkhani joins a distinguished group of 54 individuals in the 2024 class.
AGU, the world’s largest Earth and space science association, bestows this honor annually to a select number of individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the field. Since its inception in 1962, less than 0.1% of AGU members have been selected as fellows each year.
AGU fellows are recognized for their scientific eminence, demonstrated through breakthroughs, discoveries, or innovations that advance the Earth and space sciences. Fellows act as external experts, advising government agencies and other organizations outside the sciences. Moradkhani was selected for his exemplary leadership and outstanding scientific achievements, which have significantly advanced the fields of data assimilation, machine learning, uncertainty quantification, risk analysis and harnessing data revolution.
“I am thrilled and humbled that AGU recognizes my contributions to Earth sciences, which also reflects the dedication of my mentees and colleagues over the years in fostering innovation and addressing global societal challenges,” Moradkhani said.
Moradkhani is a registered professional engineer with significant experience in design, management and operation of large-scale hydrosystems, and his research has addressed challenges faced by water resources managers such as climate change, extreme weather events and the demands of a growing global population.
Honorees will be recognized at AGU24, which will convene more than 25,000 attendees from over 100 countries in Washington, D.C., and online from Dec. 9-13, 2024. Reflecting the theme “What’s Next for Science,” the honors reception will recognize groundbreaking achievements that illustrate science’s continual advancement, inspiring the AGU community with their stories and successes.
AGU (www.agu.org) is a global community supporting more than half a million advocates and professionals in the Earth and space sciences. Through broad and inclusive partnerships, AGU aims to advance discovery and solution science that accelerate knowledge and create solutions that are ethical, unbiased and respectful of communities and their values. AGU’s programs include serving as a scholarly publisher, convening virtual and in-person events, and providing career support.