Dr. Faisal Hossain

Professor

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Biography

Faisal Hossain received his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Connecticut and holds M.S. and B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from the National University of Singapore and the Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi, respectively. His research focuses on hydrologic remote sensing, sustainable water resources engineering, and transboundary water resources management. Hossain has published over 190 peer-reviewed journal articles and authored several undergraduate textbooks, contributing significantly to the fields of civil and environmental engineering. He served as an editor for the Journal of Hydrometeorology and participated in various leadership roles, including chairing the ASCE Task Committee on Water Infrastructure and Weather Climate. Hossain's initiatives have improved water, food, and energy security across the Asia, Middle East, and United States. He has received several prestigious awards, including the NASA New Investigator Award and the Fulbright Faculty Award. Hossain actively engages in educational outreach, with projects aimed at inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers at the University of Washington.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Washington, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering • Seattle, WA

Leading research in hydrologic remote sensing and sustainable water management.

Associate Professor

2009-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Tennessee Technological University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering • Cookeville, TN

Teaching and conducting research in civil engineering.

Assistant Professor

2004-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Tennessee Technological University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering • Cookeville, TN

Engaged in teaching and research activities.

Awards

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NASA Early Adopter Award

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UW Excellence Global Engagement

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Fellow, Environmental Water Resources Institute, ASCE

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Fellow, American Meteorological Society

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International Award - American Geophysical Union

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ASCE Walter L. Huber Award

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Charles Falkenberg Award - American Geophysical Union

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Fulbright Faculty Award

Courses

CEE 444 - Water Resources Hydraulic Engineering Capstone Design Project CEWA 566 - Satellite Remote Sensing Water Resources CEWA 578 - Water Resource System Management Operations CEWA 579 - Quantitative Water Management CEE 478 - Water Resource Systems Management Operations

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.