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Morteza Derakhti is a leading researcher at the University of Washington's Applied Physics Laboratory and serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He joined the University of Washington in 2018 and brings extensive expertise in Coastal Engineering and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). He completed his postdoctoral research at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Delaware. His professional experience includes consulting work in the field. Morteza's research focuses on a range of topics within environmental fluid mechanics, including the interaction of ocean waves with structures, the study of nearshore hydrodynamics, and the impacts of extreme events and climate change. His work features the development and application of wave-phase-resolving numerical models that integrate field and laboratory observations. Dr. Derakhti is dedicated to creating an engaging and inspiring learning environment that connects cutting-edge research with practical engineering applications, preparing the next generation of engineers and scientists.
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