Geosciences PhD Candidate| Disaster Risk Reduction Researcher | NSF Fellow
I'm a doctoral researcher at Mississippi State University studying how natural and anthropogenic hazards interact with socio-economic vulnerabilities in marginalized communities. My work bridges climate science, spatial analysis, and community resilience to develop evidence-based adaptation strategies.
My Focus: 🔍 Mapping socio-economic vulnerability to climate impacts and natural hazards 🌍 Integrating atmospheric modeling, GIS, and qualitative research 🤝 Community-centered approaches to disaster risk reduction 📊 Spatial analysis and hazard assessment in vulnerable regions
Background: I bring 7+ years of experience in disaster risk management, vulnerability assessment, and climate adaptation across South Asia and the US. Previously, I led technical research initiatives at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and conducted field-based hazard assessments with the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), including humanitarian response work in crisis settings.
Current Work: My NSF-funded doctoral research focuses on understanding vulnerability patterns in the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta, with implications for regional climate adaptation and disaster preparedness. Recent outputs include conference presentations and a manuscript under review in a high-impact journal.
Expertise: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) • Remote Sensing • Spatial Analysis • Climate Adaptation • Vulnerability Assessment • Hazard Mapping • Community Engagement • Research Methodology • Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis
Always open to: Collaborations on climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction research, and community resilience initiatives.