Arslaan Khalid

Research Scientist

Dr. Arslaan Khalid is a seasoned professional in the field of water resources and coastal engineering. He brings a wealth of experience in coastal and riverine flood modeling, statistical evaluation, geospatial analysis, and risk estimation using the latest analysis techniques.

He expanded his skill set as a data scientist to include Big Data Analysis, Process Automation, Computer Vision and Cloud Computing. He applied these skills across several water resources projects, both in research and industry settings, consistently delivering innovative solutions to complex problems.

His expertise includes advanced storm surge and wave modeling, flood risk mapping, flood forecasting frameworks, extreme value analysis, met-ocean data analysis, climate change impact studies, sea level rise assessments, inland hydrology and hydraulics, and compound flooding. He has been instrumental in providing innovative flood risk solutions to various states and federal entities.

He is actively involved in the academic community. He serves as a peer reviewer for various journals, a role that allows him to contribute his expertise and maintain the high standards of scientific research. He also regularly attends conferences staying well-informed of the latest developments in his field and fostering collaborations with other professionals.

Arslaan completed his doctorate degree in civil and infrastructure engineering and his master’s in civil and infrastructure engineering from George Mason University in Virginia. He received his bachelor's in civil engineering from the National University of Science and Technology in Pakistan.