UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1218

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Husnain Tansar
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When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: htansar@eng.famu.fsu.edu
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): htansar@eng.famu.fsu.edu
Position Title: Post Doc
FSU College (if applicable): FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Evaluating Compound Flood Impacts under Climate Change in Perdido and Pensacola Bay
Project Keywords: Compound flooding, climate change, coastal resilience, Perdido Bay, Pensacola Bay
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Civil and Environmental Engineering, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Climate Science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science

Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
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Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s):: In-person
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work?: 10
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work?: During business hours
Overall Research Project Description:
Compound flooding occurs when multiple drivers of flooding such as storm surge, heavy rainfall, and riverine discharge which interact to amplify flood impacts. Coastal systems like Perdido Bay and Pensacola Bay are especially vulnerable due to their low-lying topography, high population density, and exposure to hurricanes. Climate change is expected to intensify rainfall extremes, accelerate sea-level rise, and increase storm surge frequency, exacerbating these risks. This project aims to evaluate the impact of compound flooding in Perdido and Pensacola Bay under different climate change scenarios. The research will support local adaptation planning and resilience strategies to protect vulnerable communities and ecosystems.

Research Tasks:
1.	Collect and process hydrologic, hydraulic, and climate projection data (e.g., rainfall, river discharge, sea-level rise, storm surge).
2.	Apply existing hydrodynamic or statistical models to simulate compound flood scenarios.
3.	Evaluate spatial and temporal flood impacts under different climate change conditions.
4.	Summarize findings to support coastal risk management and adaptation strategies.


Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
•	Interest in climate change and coastal flooding, self-motivation, ability to manage and process environmental data (Excel, Access, or similar).
•	Optional: Interest in programming (Python), familiarity with hydrodynamic or flood modeling software, GIS skills for spatial analysis.


Mentoring Philosophy:
I believe effective mentoring combines technical guidance with career development. I work closely with students, ensuring they understand not only how to complete tasks but also why the work matters in real-world contexts. I provide clear expectations, regular feedback, and encourage open communication to identify and address challenges early. I also motivate students to be creative and think independently, while offering support in developing technical and professional skills. My goal is to help students grow as researchers and prepare for future opportunities, whether in academia, industry, or public agencies.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable):: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=CZwmKA8AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links:
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Roundtable Info:
- Day: Tuesday, September 2
  Start Time: 3:00
  End Time: 3:30
  Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98754168829

UROP Program Elements
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Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication: Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation: Yes
Materials Grant: Yes
UROP Poster Presentation: Yes

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Year: 2025
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