M. Reza Alizadeh

I’m Reza Alizadeh, a climate scientist and Postdoctoral Research Associate in Civil & Environmental Engineering at MIT. Trained in hydrology/water resources and environmental engineering (BSc & MSc, Shiraz University; PhD, McGill University), I combine remote sensing, hydrology, statistics and machine learning to study wildfires, heatwaves, droughts and compound climate extremes. My work integrates observational analysis, predictive modeling and participatory scenario planning to reveal emerging risks and support resilient, equity-focused responses.
My research is interdisciplinary by design. I draw on satellite observations and ground records to detect emerging patterns, use statistical and machine-learning methods to diagnose and predict risk, and build coupled socio-environmental models that help translate physical change into societal outcomes. That mix lets me investigate questions like: how do land–atmosphere interactions create conditions for large fires? which communities are most exposed to converging climate hazards? and how can decision-makers use scenario analysis to evaluate resilient responses?
I am eager to make meaningful contributions to the scientific community and advance our understanding of these critical issues.
Outside the lab I enjoy outdoor activities, hiking/camping and playing music.
See my Publications and CV or contact me to discuss collaboration or speaking invitations.

–M. Reza Alizadeh

Postdoctoral Research Associate, PhD
Parsons Laboratory, Building 48, 77 Massachusetts Avenue
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA