Sami Towsif Khan, Phd Email & Phone Number

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Tasks:• Developed, calibrated, and validated hydrologic and water quality (nutrient, sediment & PCB) models to assess pollutant fate and transport, utilizing SWMM, HSPF and HEC products for a wide variety of watersheds in MD and VA.• Conducted large-scale spatiotemporal data analysis for watershed-scale modeling studies, particularly in support of Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) assessments and identifying cost-effective sediment reduction strategies for watersheds in the eastern… Show more Tasks:• Developed, calibrated, and validated hydrologic and water quality (nutrient, sediment & PCB) models to assess pollutant fate and transport, utilizing SWMM, HSPF and HEC products for a wide variety of watersheds in MD and VA.• Conducted large-scale spatiotemporal data analysis for watershed-scale modeling studies, particularly in support of Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) assessments and identifying cost-effective sediment reduction strategies for watersheds in the eastern US..• Created reproducible R scripts to facilitate ensemble hydrologic & hydraulic (H&H) modeling, assessing the resilience of urban GI under changing climate conditions to protect stream stability and develop strategies for climate adaptation.• Generated interactive spatial maps of urban rivers in R using the Leaflet package.• Utilized R, Matlab, Python to streamline geospatial data preparation and analysis for high-resolution watershed and sediment transport modeling.• Developed reproducible scripts for automated retrieval of extensive spatial and time series data from various web platforms. • Conducted extensive field surveys, geomorphic assessment and sediment transport studies on urban headwater streams.• Crafted comprehensive written and visual documentation pertinent to grant deliverables, TMDL reports, and technical memoranda for state and local agencies.• Collected water samples from rivers, lakes, and groundwater wells, following strict protocols to ensure data accuracy.• Organized and conducted workshops for graduate and undergraduate students, imparting practical knowledge and hands-on experience in H&H modeling. Show less

Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany

HiWi(Student Research Assistant) for the 'SEE-URBAN-WATER' Junior Research Group that explores innovative approaches to address waterborne challenges through the design and implementation of Nature-Based-Solutions (NBS) in river basins and urban areas. Tasks: • Developed hydraulic models of space and cost-effective, retrofitted GI elements for an urban region in Costa Rica characterized by limited data availability and heavy rainfall. • Production of graphic and written materials on… Show more HiWi(Student Research Assistant) for the 'SEE-URBAN-WATER' Junior Research Group that explores innovative approaches to address waterborne challenges through the design and implementation of Nature-Based-Solutions (NBS) in river basins and urban areas. Tasks: • Developed hydraulic models of space and cost-effective, retrofitted GI elements for an urban region in Costa Rica characterized by limited data availability and heavy rainfall. • Production of graphic and written materials on ecological storm water management in residential settings employing GIS & AutoCAD products.• Mentored and guided undergraduate students in the monitoring of runoff and collection of field data related to urban stormwater infrastructure.• Assisted in the planning processes for urban water management in Quebrada Seca-Burío by introducing and implementing Nature-Based Solutions in collaboration with local municipal authorities.• Conducted a systematic literature review on the elements and functions associated with urban GI for potential application in developing countries. Show less

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