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Javed Ali, PhD

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Water Resources Engineer & Climate Data Scientist working on multi-hazards risk assessment, compound events, water systems modeling, impacts of natural hazards, climate resilience and climate change adaptation 🔗 Website: https://www.javedali.net

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Javed Ali, PhD @javedali.bsky.social · Feb 25

Excited to share my latest paper in @natureportfolio.nature.com Natural Hazards!

Our study shows that ~80% of flood events along U.S. East & Gulf coasts are compound, driven by multiple drivers. These events result in median property losses 26× and crop losses 76× higher than single-driver floods.

Title page of a scientific article from the journal "npj | natural hazards" with the title "Multivariate compound events drive historical floods and associated losses along the U.S. East and Gulf coasts". The article is authored by Javed Ali, Thomas Wahl, Joao Morim, Alejandra Enriquez, Melanie Gall, and Christopher T. Emrich. The abstract describes research on compound flooding events in 203 coastal counties from 1980-2018, finding that approximately 80% of flood events were compound rather than univariate, with compound events causing significantly higher property and crop losses (26 times and 76 times greater, respectively) than univariate events. The paper includes a DOI link and an open access icon.

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CompoundNET @compoundnet.bsky.social · May 25

Meet May's ECR of the month @javedali.bsky.social ! Javed's research focuses on multi-hazard risk assessment, compound flooding and socioeconomic impacts 🌧️🌱📈

Read the blog for more info about Javed's work: wp.me/p9wIOV-Te

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Coastal Risks & Engineering Lab @UCF @corelabucf.bsky.social · May 5

🎓 Huge congratulations to the newest doctor in the team, Dr. Javed Ali! 🌟 This weekend, we celebrated his graduation — a special moment to honor years of dedication, hard work, and passion. We're proud beyond words! @javedali.bsky.social

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Coastal Risks & Engineering Lab @UCF @corelabucf.bsky.social · Apr 1

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Ali on successfully defending your Ph.D. thesis! 👏 @javedali.bsky.social

Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we’re excited to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish next!

Javed Ali, PhD @javedali.bsky.social · Apr 1

🎉 I am thrilled to share that I successfully defended my #PhD dissertation today. 🎓

The journey to this moment has been nothing short of exhilarating, filled with challenges, learning, and growth. Thanks to my advisor, Thomas Wahl, and the committee members for their invaluable guidance & support.

Javed Ali, PhD @javedali.bsky.social · Apr 1

Thank you!

Javed Ali, PhD @javedali.bsky.social · Apr 1

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Javed Ali, PhD @javedali.bsky.social · Apr 1

Thank you!

Javed Ali, PhD @javedali.bsky.social · Apr 1

Thank you!

Javed Ali, PhD @javedali.bsky.social · Apr 1

🎉 I am thrilled to share that I successfully defended my #PhD dissertation today. 🎓

The journey to this moment has been nothing short of exhilarating, filled with challenges, learning, and growth. Thanks to my advisor, Thomas Wahl, and the committee members for their invaluable guidance & support.

Javed Ali, PhD @javedali.bsky.social · Feb 25

Check out the full paper here: www.nature.com/articles/s44...

@corelabucf.bsky.social @ucf.bsky.social @ucfgradstudies.bsky.social

#FloodRisk #CompoundEvents #NaturalHazards #DisasterRisk

Multivariate compound events drive historical floods and associated losses along the U.S. East and Gulf coasts - npj Natural Hazards

npj Natural Hazards - Multivariate compound events drive historical floods and associated losses along the U.S. East and Gulf coasts

Javed Ali, PhD @javedali.bsky.social · Feb 25

Excited to share my latest paper in @natureportfolio.nature.com Natural Hazards!

Our study shows that ~80% of flood events along U.S. East & Gulf coasts are compound, driven by multiple drivers. These events result in median property losses 26× and crop losses 76× higher than single-driver floods.

Title page of a scientific article from the journal "npj | natural hazards" with the title "Multivariate compound events drive historical floods and associated losses along the U.S. East and Gulf coasts". The article is authored by Javed Ali, Thomas Wahl, Joao Morim, Alejandra Enriquez, Melanie Gall, and Christopher T. Emrich. The abstract describes research on compound flooding events in 203 coastal counties from 1980-2018, finding that approximately 80% of flood events were compound rather than univariate, with compound events causing significantly higher property and crop losses (26 times and 76 times greater, respectively) than univariate events. The paper includes a DOI link and an open access icon.

Javed Ali, PhD @javedali.bsky.social · Feb 9

🔗 Free access to the full article: authors.elsevier.com/c/1kaMK4s9Hw...

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Javed Ali, PhD @javedali.bsky.social · Feb 9

Excited to share our latest paper on transdisciplinary research for clean & resilient energy systems in socially vulnerable communities!

We analyze how climate-induced extreme weather impacts energy infrastructure & propose solutions for equitable solar+storage integration.

@corelabucf.bsky.social

Screenshot of the paper titled "Transdisciplinary research promoting clean and resilient energy systems for socially vulnerable communities: A review" published in Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews journal.

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Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · Jan 9

Is there a link between #ClimateChange & increasing risk/severity of #wildfire in California--including the still-unfolding disaster? Yes. Is climate change the only factor at play? No, of course not. So what's really going on? [Thread] #CAfire #CAwx #LAfires iopscience.iop.org/a...

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AGU Hydrology H3S @agu-h3s.bsky.social · Dec 30

Join the AGU-H3S team! Applications due January 15th!
shorturl.at/WuRzQ

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PIK_climate @pik-potsdam.bsky.social · Dec 23

🆕 study led by PIK scientists identifies the causal links behind the increase in hot and dry extremes in Central Europe. The influence of dry soil on temperature rose by 67%, while the impact of atmospheric drivers on soil moisture has intensified by 50%: www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...

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Giorgia Di Capua (Ph.D.) @giorgiadc.bsky.social · Dec 12

Understanding the mechanisms and atmospheric drivers that contribute to hot and dry compound extremes in Europe it’s a challenge that here we tackle with a causal discovery method. Great experience for me personally to work with this talented team of early career scientists

Yinglin Tian @yinglintian.bsky.social · Dec 12

More compounding hot and dry events in Europe—not only stronger driver, but also amplified causal link strength!
It’s such a pleasant journey starting from Como summer school back to 2022. Many thanks to all my excellent coauthors and dear friends
www.nature.com/articles/s43...

Historical changes in the Causal Effect Networks of compound hot and dry extremes in central Europe - Communications Earth & Environment

Central Europe experiences hot and dry extreme events due to atmospheric and surface anomalies, with dry soil’s impact on temperature increasing by up to 67% and atmospheric drivers’ impact on soil mo...

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Yinglin Tian @yinglintian.bsky.social · Dec 12

More compounding hot and dry events in Europe—not only stronger driver, but also amplified causal link strength!
It’s such a pleasant journey starting from Como summer school back to 2022. Many thanks to all my excellent coauthors and dear friends
www.nature.com/articles/s43...

Historical changes in the Causal Effect Networks of compound hot and dry extremes in central Europe - Communications Earth & Environment

Central Europe experiences hot and dry extreme events due to atmospheric and surface anomalies, with dry soil’s impact on temperature increasing by up to 67% and atmospheric drivers’ impact on soil mo...

Javed Ali, PhD @javedali.bsky.social · Dec 11

Honored and excited to receive the prestigious Roy W. Likins Memorial Scholarship award from the American Water Works Association Florida Section at their 2024 Fall Conference! This award recognizes academic excellence, leadership, and contributions to the community and the water industry.

#AWWA

A person stands smiling at a conference entrance, holding a black award plaque. The entrance is flanked by two elegant balloon arrangements featuring blue, white, and gold balloons with "AWWA Florida - Quality Water Matters!" branding. The person is wearing a blue polo shirt and khaki pants, standing on a decorative carpeted floor with geometric patterns in red, blue, and gold.

Close-up shot of the Roy W. Likins Memorial Scholarship award plaque on a banquet table, accompanied by conference materials including a name badge and luncheon program. The silver plaque is positioned between water glasses on a gold tablecloth, with blue stage lighting visible in the background. The plaque recognizes academic achievement and leadership in the drinking water industry, dated December 11, 2024.

Javed Ali, PhD @javedali.bsky.social · Dec 6

I won’t be attending #AGU24 this year, but if you’re interested in our research on how compound flooding impacts communities along the U.S. Gulf and East Coasts, don’t miss the talk by @thomas-wahl.bsky.social on Friday, Dec 13th (8:55 AM - 9:05 AM) in Salon C.

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Flyer for AGU24 conference featuring a talk titled 'Dissecting flood losses along the United States Gulf and East Coasts.' Presenters include Thomas Wahl, Javed Ali, Joao Morim, Alejandra Enriquez, Christopher Emrich, and Melanie Gall. The event is scheduled for Friday, December 13th, 2024, from 8:55 AM to 9:05 AM in Salon C at the Convention Center. The session is GC51B - Advances in Quantifying and Attributing Climate Impacts and Damages to Inform Climate Risk Management and Litigation.

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Bob Kopp @bobkopp.net · Dec 3

In a new interdisciplinary Nature Climate Change Perspective paper, led by me, @lisgilmore and Rachael Shwom, we offer a critical perspective on #climate and social “tipping points.” 🎁: rdcu.be/d2gBC 🧵

‘Tipping points’ confuse and can distract from urgent climate action

Nature Climate Change - The tipping points framing is widely used in climate discussions but receives mixed feedback. This Perspective critiques it for oversimplifying the complexities of natural...

Javed Ali, PhD @javedali.bsky.social · Nov 30

Our department at UCF has multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor openings. Topics of interest include coastal & water resources engineering, hydrology/hydraulics in urban/coastal areas, hydroinformatics, decision-making under deep uncertainty in the water sector.

🔗 tinyurl.com/ucf-cece-ope...

Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering - Orlando, Florida, United States

The OpportunityThe Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering (CECE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida, invites applicants for multiple full-time, 9-...

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Nov 29

I often show my students this visualization of how atmospheric CO₂ travels around the globe. Our attitude toward burning fossil fuels would change significantly if we could actually see CO₂.

svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/goto?11719

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Zeke Hausfather @hausfath.bsky.social · Nov 29

Methane is an important contributor to global warming, and cutting methane emissions could be a way to rapidly reduce global temperatures.

But it’s CO2 that’s been the primary driver of recent - and future - warming:

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Neelima Vallangi @neelima.bsky.social · Nov 9

28. A listing of folx working on hazards and disasters, also curated by @watershedlab.bsky.social

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Javed Ali, PhD @javedali.bsky.social · Nov 21

New analysis from Climate Central found that 2024 storms’ wind speeds increased by up to 28 miles per hour, boosting their destructive power.

🔗 Full report: www.climatecentral.org/report/2024-...

A graph titled 'Climate Change Fuels Stronger Storms' showing how climate change affects peak wind speeds and storm categories of various hurricanes. The horizontal axis shows peak wind speed from 60 to 180 mph, while the vertical axis is divided into storm categories from Tropical Storm to Category 5. Each storm is represented by two hurricane symbols connected by an arrow, with the lighter symbol showing wind speed without climate change and the darker symbol showing increased wind speed with climate change. Nine named storms are shown: Oscar, Francine, Debby (all Category 1), Ernesto, Leslie, Isaac (all Category 2), Rafael (Category 3), Helene, Kirk (both Category 4), and Milton, Beryl (Category 5). The graph shows that climate change-driven ocean warming results in storms becoming stronger, often moving up to higher categories. The visualization is from Climate Central and based on NOAA data.