LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION
Masood Parvania
Co-Director of WIRED Global Center | Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of UtahMasood Parvania
Co-Director of WIRED Global Center | Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of UtahExpertise Areas: Community Engagement, Community Resilience, Power Systems, Workforce Development
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: masood.parvania@utah.edu
Faculty Profile: Masood Parvania
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Hamid Zareipour
Co-Director of WIRED Global Center | Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of CalgaryHamid Zareipour
Co-Director of WIRED Global Center | Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of CalgaryExpertise Areas: Power Systems
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: hzareipo@ucalgary.ca
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Chris Abbott
Academic Program Manager, University of UtahChris Abbott
Academic Program Manager, University of Utah
Expertise Areas: Academic Program Management
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: chris.abbott@utah.edu
LinkedIn: Chris Abbott
Fatemeh Shakeri
Academic Program Manager, University of CalgaryFatemeh Shakeri
Academic Program Manager, University of Calgary
Expertise Areas: Academic Program Management
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: fatemeh.shakerihosse@ucalgary.ca
LinkedIn: Fatemeh Shakeri
Marlee Jeppsen
Marketing, Community Engagement, and Events Manager, University of UtahMarlee Jeppsen
Marketing, Community Engagement, and Events Manager, University of Utah
Expertise Areas: Marketing, Communications, Branding, Media Relations, Program Management, Community Engagement, Events
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: marlee.jeppsen@utah.edu
LinkedIn: Marlee Jeppsen
FACULTY & RESEARCHERS
Ilkay Altintas
Co-PI of WIRED Global Center | Research Scientist, University of California San DiegoIlkay Altintas
Co-PI of WIRED Global Center | Research Scientist, University of California San DiegoExpertise Areas: Data Science and Cyberinfrastructure; Weather Modeling and Data Collection
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: ialtintas@ucsd.edu
Researcher Profile: Ilkay Altintas
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William Anderegg
Co-PI of WIRED Global Center | Associate Professor of Biology and Director of the Wilkes Center for Climate Science and Policy, University of UtahWilliam Anderegg
Co-PI of WIRED Global Center | Associate Professor of Biology and Director of the Wilkes Center for Climate Science and Policy, University of UtahExpertise Areas: Atmospheric Science, Climate Science; Weather Modeling and Data Collection
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: anderegg@utah.edu
Lab Website: Anderegg Lab
Megan Bailey
Assistant Professor of Business, University of CalgaryMegan Bailey
Assistant Professor of Business, University of CalgaryExpertise Areas: Community Resilience
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: megan.bailey@ucalgary.ca
Faculty Profile: Megan Bailey
Ali Bidram
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of New MexicoAli Bidram
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of New MexicoExpertise Areas: Power Systems
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: bidram@unm.edu
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W. John Braun
Professor of Statistics, UBC OkanaganW. John Braun
Professor of Statistics, UBC OkanaganExpertise Areas: Data Science and Cyberinfrastructure; Weather Modeling and Data Collection; Uncertainty Quantification; Fire Behavior Modeling
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: john.braun@ubc.ca
Professional Website: W. John Braun
Tim Brown
Research Professor of Climatology and Director of Western Regional Climate Center, Deseret Research InstituteTim Brown
Research Professor of Climatology and Director of Western Regional Climate Center, Deseret Research InstituteExpertise Areas: Atmospheric Science, Climate Science; Weather Modeling and Data Collection
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: Tim.Brown@dri.edu
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Divya Chandrasekhar
Co-PI of WIRED Global Center | Associate Professor of City and Metropolitan Planning, University of UtahDivya Chandrasekhar
Co-PI of WIRED Global Center | Associate Professor of City and Metropolitan Planning, University of UtahExpertise Areas: Community Resilience; Community Engagement; Workforce Development
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: D.Chandrasekhar@utah.edu
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Nicholas Coops
Professor of Forest Resources Management and Canada Research Chair, University of British ColumbiaNicholas Coops
Professor of Forest Resources Management and Canada Research Chair, University of British ColumbiaExpertise Areas: Data Science and Cyberinfrastructure
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: nicholas.coops@ubc.ca
Faculty Profile: Nicholas Coops
Mostafa Farrokhabadi
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of CalgaryMostafa Farrokhabadi
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of CalgaryExpertise Areas: Power Systems
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: mostafa.farrokhabadi@gmail.com
Faculty Profile: Mostafa Farrokhabadi
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Mike Flannigan
Professor of Wildland Fire and BC Innovation Research Chair for Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science, Thompson Rivers UniversityMike Flannigan
Professor of Wildland Fire and BC Innovation Research Chair for Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science, Thompson Rivers UniversityExpertise Areas: Atmospheric Science, Climate Science; Community Resilience; Weather Modeling and Data Collection; Wildfire Weather and Behavior Modeling
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: mflannigan@tru.ca
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Amber Fletcher
Professor of Sociology & Social Studies and Academic Director of Community Engagement and Research Centre, University of ReginaAmber Fletcher
Professor of Sociology & Social Studies and Academic Director of Community Engagement and Research Centre, University of ReginaExpertise Areas: Community Engagement; Community Resilience; Tribal, Indigenous, and First Nation Communities; Workforce Development
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: Amber.Fletcher@uregina.ca
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Jairo Giraldo
Research Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of UtahJairo Giraldo
Research Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of UtahExpertise Areas: Power Systems; Data Science and Cyberinfrastructure; Workforce Development
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: jairo.giraldo@utah.edu
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Kevin Hanna
Associate Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Geographic Sciences; Director of UBC Centre for Environmental Assessment Research, UBC OkanaganKevin Hanna
Associate Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Geographic Sciences; Director of UBC Centre for Environmental Assessment Research, UBC OkanaganExpertise Areas: Community Engagement, Community Resilience; Tribal, Indigenous, and First Nation Communities; Power Systems
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: kevin.hanna@ubc.ca
Faculty Profile: Kevin Hanna
John Horel
Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of UtahJohn Horel
Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of UtahExpertise Areas: Atmospheric Science, Climate Science; Weather Modeling and Data Collection
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: john.horel@utah.edu
Research Website: Horel Research Group
LinkedIn: John Horel
Xiaodong Liang
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Canada Research Chair, University of SaskatchewanXiaodong Liang
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Canada Research Chair, University of SaskatchewanExpertise Areas: Power Systems; Community Resilience
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: xil659@mail.usask.ca
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John Lin
Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of UtahJohn Lin
Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of UtahExpertise Areas: Atmospheric Science, Climate Science; Weather Modeling and Data Collection
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: John.Lin@utah.edu
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Petr Musilek
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of AlbertaPetr Musilek
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of AlbertaExpertise Areas: Power Systems; Data Science and Cyberinfrastructure; Weather Modeling and Data Collection
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: pmusilek@ualberta.ca
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Manish Parashar
Presidential Professor of Computing and Director of Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute, University of UtahManish Parashar
Presidential Professor of Computing and Director of Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute, University of UtahExpertise Areas: Data Science and Cyberinfrastructure
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: manish.parashar@utah.edu
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Valerio Pasucci
Co-PI of WIRED Global Center | Professor and Director of National Science Data Democratization Consortium, University of UtahValerio Pasucci
Co-PI of WIRED Global Center | Professor and Director of National Science Data Democratization Consortium, University of Utah
Expertise Areas: Weather Modeling and Data Collection
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: pascucci@sci.utah.edu
Faculty Profile: Valerio Pascucci
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Roland Stull
Professor and Chair of Atmospheric Science Program, University of British ColumbiaRoland Stull
Professor and Chair of Atmospheric Science Program, University of British ColumbiaExpertise Areas: Data Science and Cyberinfrastructure; Atmospheric Science, Climate Science; Weather Modeling and Data Collection; Wildfire Weather and Behavior Modeling; Clean Energy
CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: roland.stull@ubc.ca
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