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Dev Niyogi is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin's Jackson School of Geosciences, specializing in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Civil Engineering. He leads the University of Texas Extreme Weather and Urban Sustainability Lab, focusing on improving predictions and mitigation strategies for weather hazards such as heavy rains, urban thunderstorms, and landfalling hurricanes, as well as addressing extreme heat issues in urban environments. With over 300 peer-reviewed papers published in international journals and significant contributions to sagebooks, his research has been widely cited (28,000 citations on Google Scholar) and recognized in prominent media outlets. Niyogi has been awarded the Helmut E. Landsberg Award from the American Meteorological Society in 2023 and holds the William Stamps Farish Chair at the Jackson School of Geosciences. He is involved in various initiatives, including climate-related committees and educational outreach, and has served in capacities that further the understanding and development of urban climate science.
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Leader of research projects focused on extreme weather forecasting and urban sustainability.
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