We are pleased to announce a talk program on “Risk of Extreme Heat in a Changing Climate”, presented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nir Krakauer from the City College of New York. The talk will provide valuable insights into the growing risks of extreme heat and its broader implications. The session will cover key topics such as probabilistic risk assessment of heat extremes, the role of irrigation in humid heat exposure, and strategies to mitigate extreme heat impacts. With a focus on both scientific approaches and real-world applications, the event will be particularly beneficial for early career professionals and students in the field of climate science and related fields.

Moderated by Dr. Dhiraj Pradhananga and initiated by Dr. Hari Krishna Shrestha, the program will feature an engaging presentation followed by an interactive discussion. Undergraduate and graduate students, along with early career professionals, will have the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research, explore case studies, and discuss policy and adaptation strategies. The Q&A session will encourage dialogue on climate resilience and extreme heat risk management, making this event a valuable platform for learning and networking within the climate science community.

The talk program is hosted jointly by Fulbright, Nepal Engineers’ Association, Society of Hydrology and Meteorology (SOHAM)-Nepal and The Small Earth Nepal (SEN).

Speaker Profile

Dr. Nir Y. Krakauer, Fulbright Specialist 2025, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the City College of New York, where his research is dedicated to understanding the Earth’s water and carbon cycles, particularly in the context of global warming and human activity. To improve forecast accuracy, his work leverages satellite data and machine learning techniques to monitor critical resources such as water availability, droughts, and floods.

Dr. Krakauer holds a Ph.D. from Caltech, where he focused on the distribution of gases such as carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and oceans. His postdoctoral research at Berkeley used sensor networks to gain new insights into forest water flow. With over 100 publications, including journal articles, books, and book chapters, Dr. Krakauer has made substantial contributions to the fields of environmental science, climate change, and resource management.

He serves as an editor for several prestigious journals, such as Advances in Civil Engineering, Applied Sciences, Climate, Land, Open Geosciences, Frontiers in Environmental Science, Scientific Reports, and PLOS ONE, and has edited special issues on topics like Mediterranean climate, heatwaves, and geostatistics.