Phys.org reported that a team of scientists, including Negar Elhami-Khorasani, have successfully applied a pair of advanced computer models to simulate last year’s wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii.
Interdisciplinary team to combine AI, high-performance computing and modeling to better understand Lahaina fire; reduce likelihood of future disasters.
With more buildings affected by sea level rise, NSF awards $2 million to UB researchers and partners to assess at-risk communities in Hawai’i, elsewhere.
Government Technology reports that Negar Elhami-Khorasani, assistant professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, is part of a team of scientists and researchers that is embarking on a five-year study program to develop actionable strategies for dealing with wildfires.
Firehouse reports that the National Fire Protection Association will award its Foundation Medal to Negar Elhami Khorasani, assistant professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering.