Dr. Mohammad Najafi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mohammad Reza Najafi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Western University, Canada. He leads the Hydroclimate Extremes Climate Change Lab (HydroClimEX Lab), focusing on interdisciplinary research that tackles challenges related to nonstationary hydroclimatic extremes, particularly floods and droughts. Dr. Najafi's work combines expertise from engineering, climate change science, hydrology, and data analytics to investigate the complex interrelationships between hazards, infrastructure, and a changing climate. His research aims to develop robust frameworks for risk resilience, thereby supporting the sustainability of the natural and built environment. He is also the co-founder and co-director of the Centre for Multihazard Risk Resilience (CMRR) at Western, which collaborates with over 20 faculty members and offers specialization in hazards, risks, and resilience. Dr. Najafi encourages diverse and inclusive applications to his lab, welcoming talented individuals from underrepresented groups to pursue research opportunities.

Research Interests

Hydroclimatic Extremes Climate Change Hydrology Statistical Analysis

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Western University • London, ON, Canada

Leading research in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Western University • London, ON, Canada

Engaging in teaching and research in civil engineering.

Research Scientist

2015-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium, University of Victoria • Victoria, BC, Canada

Conducting research on climate impacts.

Sessional Instructor

2016-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Department of Civil Engineering, University of Victoria • Victoria, BC, Canada

Teaching civil engineering courses.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium, University of Victoria • Victoria, BC, Canada

Conducting postdoctoral research on climate impacts.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2013-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Byrd Polar Research Center, Ohio State University • Columbus, OH, USA

Engaged in research on polar studies.

Graduate Research Assistant

2009-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Portland State University • Portland, OR, USA

Assisting in research projects in civil engineering.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.