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Morteza Derakhti is a leading researcher at the University of Washington’s Applied Physics Laboratory and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He joined UW in 2018 and has leveraged extensive expertise in Coastal Engineering and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), gained during his postdoctoral research at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Delaware, as well as prior professional consulting work. Morteza’s research addresses a range of topics including the interaction of ocean waves with structures, nearshore hydrodynamics, and the impacts of extreme events and changing climate. His work includes the development and application of CFD wave-phase-resolving numerical models integrated with field laboratory observations. Dr. Derakhti is dedicated to creating an engaging and inspiring learning environment that connects cutting-edge research with practical engineering, preparing the next generation of engineers and scientists.
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