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ICTP Associates Seminar: From the Margins of the Indus to Global Climate Frontiers: A Personal and Scientific Journey in Hydroclimatology
ICTP Associates Seminars are part personal, part scientific, with speakers sharing their career trajectory and experiences, then introducing their research field and work.
In this seminar, Dr. Mujtaba Hassan, ICTP Associate and associate professor at the Department of Space Science, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, will discuss his work and experiences in hydroclimatology in Pakistan.
Abstract:
In this colloquium-style seminar, I will share my journey as a hydroclimatologist from Pakistan, reflecting on the personal milestones, challenges, and inspirations that shaped my path, from studying physics in Sargodha to pursuing a PhD at Tsinghua University and building an international research career. I will discuss the realities of doing science in resource-constrained yet climate-vulnerable regions and the transformative role of programs like the ICTP Associateship. The second part will introduce the field of high-resolution regional climate modelling and its critical importance for understanding and adapting to climate extremes in complex terrains like High Mountain Asia. I will highlight key findings from my work on the Indus Basin and South Asian monsoon systems, emphasizing visual insights into water security, flood risks, and policy-relevant science. The talk aims to inspire early-career researchers while fostering connections across the ICTP community.
Biography:
Dr. Mujtaba Hassan is a hydroclimatologist with over 10 years of research and teaching experience in atmospheric and hydrological sciences. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Space Science at the Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan. He also serves as a Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow, UK, and a Regular Associate at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy. His research focuses on high-resolution convection-permitting regional climate modelling, climate extremes, and their impacts on water resources in High Mountain Asia, particularly the Indus Basin. He has led and contributed to multiple international research grants, authored numerous SCI publications, and supervised many BS, MS and PhD students. Dr Hassan’s work supports national climate resilience and disaster preparedness efforts by improving flood forecasting and urban climate analysis.
Zoom registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/9hJpULyeTuOKKvck7sqCgg
We look forward to seeing many of you in person and on Zoom!
In this seminar, Dr. Mujtaba Hassan, ICTP Associate and associate professor at the Department of Space Science, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, will discuss his work and experiences in hydroclimatology in Pakistan.
Abstract:
In this colloquium-style seminar, I will share my journey as a hydroclimatologist from Pakistan, reflecting on the personal milestones, challenges, and inspirations that shaped my path, from studying physics in Sargodha to pursuing a PhD at Tsinghua University and building an international research career. I will discuss the realities of doing science in resource-constrained yet climate-vulnerable regions and the transformative role of programs like the ICTP Associateship. The second part will introduce the field of high-resolution regional climate modelling and its critical importance for understanding and adapting to climate extremes in complex terrains like High Mountain Asia. I will highlight key findings from my work on the Indus Basin and South Asian monsoon systems, emphasizing visual insights into water security, flood risks, and policy-relevant science. The talk aims to inspire early-career researchers while fostering connections across the ICTP community.
Biography:
Dr. Mujtaba Hassan is a hydroclimatologist with over 10 years of research and teaching experience in atmospheric and hydrological sciences. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Space Science at the Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan. He also serves as a Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow, UK, and a Regular Associate at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy. His research focuses on high-resolution convection-permitting regional climate modelling, climate extremes, and their impacts on water resources in High Mountain Asia, particularly the Indus Basin. He has led and contributed to multiple international research grants, authored numerous SCI publications, and supervised many BS, MS and PhD students. Dr Hassan’s work supports national climate resilience and disaster preparedness efforts by improving flood forecasting and urban climate analysis.
Zoom registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/9hJpULyeTuOKKvck7sqCgg
We look forward to seeing many of you in person and on Zoom!