When Dr. Md Shahabul Alam joined the Alabama Water Institute in 2022, he expected a few years of postdoctoral research, the chance to strengthen his publication record and eventually a faculty opportunity. What he did not anticipate was how quickly his path would accelerate thanks to supportive mentorship, a thriving research community and the breadth…
Most rivers lack gauges, leaving gaps in flood forecasting, water management and emergency planning. This new machine learning approach uses downstream data to predict upstream flow with no sensors needed.
This summer, four University of Alabama students enrolled in the National Science Foundation Water-R2O Research Traineeship program, or Water-R2O NRT, got the opportunity to travel abroad to four different research sites and facilities in four different countries. During their visits, they focused on atmospheric sciences, meteorology, hydrology and environmental policy. “It was fascinating being in…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The first cohort of The University of Alabama’s Water-R2O National Science Foundation Research Traineeship program has been assembled and is beginning its unique hydrologic science research and training journey. Established by a $3 million award in July 2022, the Water-R2O NSF NRT program brings master’s and Ph.D. students together from a variety…
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