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Member Since 2000
Faisal Hossain
Professor, University of Washington Seattle
Faisal Hossain received his Ph.D. from The University of Connecticut in 2004, his M.S (1999) and B.S (1996) from The National University of Singapore and Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi, respectively. His research goal is to make access to information on water a ‘fundamental right for all nations and all humans’ and apply earth science discoveries with engineering technology to reduce social inequity in availability of food, water and energy around the world.
Professional Experience
University of Washington Seattle
Professor
2017 - Present
University of Washington Seattle
Professor
2017 - 2020
University of Washington Seattle
Associate Professor
2014 - 2017
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Education
University of Connecticut
Doctorate
2004
Honors & Awards
International Award
Received 2020
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Charles S. Falkenberg Award
Received 2012
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Publications
Restoring the Mesopotamian Rivers for Future Generations: A Practical Approach

It is not an understatement to say that a thriving and healthy river system for the Mesopotamian region means a thriving economy for all with a pro...

May 25, 2023
AGU Abstracts
Regional lake monitoring network design aided by Citizen Scientist and Satellites
REMOTE SENSING OF RIVERS, LAKES, RESERVOIRS, AND WETLANDS II POSTER
hydrology | 14 december 2023
Angelica M. Gomez, Tamlin Pavelsky, Grant Parkins,...
Lake water level monitoring is important to understand the drivers of water level and water storage change. Specially lakes with areas under 100 km2 c...
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Enhancing levels of engagement in citizen science projects involving lake water level monitoring
CITIZEN SCIENCE IN THE HYDROSPHERE: ENGAGING COMMUNITY OBSERVERS AND INTEGRATING CROWDSOURCED DATA INTO REMOTE SENSING AND MODELED PRODUCTS POSTER
hydrology | 14 december 2023
Angelica M. Gomez, Deisy R. Arias, Tamlin Pavelsky...
Citizen science projects have gained more attention in hydrology in the last decade. The benefits they provide include high effectiveness of community...
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An Optimal Network Design Framework for Citizen Science-Satellite Monitoring of Surface Water Volume Changes in Bangladesh
REMOTE SENSING OF RIVERS, LAKES, RESERVOIRS, AND WETLANDS II POSTER
hydrology | 14 december 2023
Shahzaib Khan, Faisal Hossain, Tamlin Pavelsky, An...
Monitoring lakes and wetlands is crucial in accurately estimating total surface water stored within a region, enabling efficient management and equita...
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Volunteer History
2017 - 2017
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Falkenberg Award Committee
2015 - 2016
Member
Falkenberg Award Committee
2015 - 2016
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Student and Early Career Leaders
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