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Hydroinformatics Lab @UIHILab

Hydroinformatics Lab @ Tulane (formerly UI)

Joined October 2017
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šŸŒŠNew Publication Alert! Flood maps from FEMA, USACE & USGS exist ā€” but remain isolated. This study builds a unified database integrating multi-source flood maps with the National Water Model for better forecasting. šŸ“„ doi.org/10.1111/1752-1688.70ā€¦ #FloodMapping #NationalWaterModel

Integrating Modeled Flood Maps From the National Water Model and Diverse Sources for Enhanced...

Flood mapping is critical for flood forecasting, preparedness, and risk management. In the United States, multiple federal agencies and organizations generate or archive flood inundation maps (FIM)...

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Big news from the lab, we will have a voice at Becker's this September! šŸŽ™ļø Yusuf Sermet will be speaking on a panel titled "AI Agents on the Clinical Side: Concerns and Capabilities" at @BeckersHR 11th Annual Health IT Digital Health RCM Conference in Chicago on September 16
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He was also recently featured in a Becker's Healthcare piece on why digital health initiatives fail. Worth a read šŸ‘‡ beckershospitalreview.com/hiā€¦ #DigitalHealth #HealthIT #AI #BeckersHealthcare

Why digital health initiatives fail: 35 healthcare leaders weigh in

digital health initiatives fail ā€” Thirty-five healthcare executives reveal why digital health initiatives underdeliver and how measuring decision impactā€¦

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We're proud to share that our @UIHILab director, Dr. @demiribr, has been invested as the Michael A. Fitts Presidential Chair in Environmental Informatics and Artificial Intelligence at @TulanešŸŽ‰ A well-deserved honor!šŸŒŠ šŸ‘‰news.tulane.edu/news/ibrahimā€¦ #Hydroinformatics #AI #Tulane

Ibrahim Demir invested as Michael A. Fitts Presidential Chair in Environmental Informatics and...

University leaders came together recently to commemorate the investiture of Ibrahim Demir as the Michael A. Fitts Presidential Chair in Environmental Informatics and Artificial Intelligence. (Photo...

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New ResearchšŸ” Farming is one of America's most dangerous jobs, yet injury data is scarce. We used news reports ML SHAP to predict agricultural injury severity. Read MorešŸ“„ doi.org/10.3390/safety120100ā€¦ #AgriculturalSafety #ExplainableAI

Agricultural Injury Severity Prediction Using Integrated Data-Driven Analysis: Global Versus Local...

Despite the agricultural sectorā€™s consistently high injury rates, formal reporting is often limited, leading to sparse national datasets that hinder effective safety interventions. To address this,...

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šŸ† Our paper on AI-powered water pollution surveillance has been recognized as a Wiley Top Cited Article 2025 in Water Environment Research! Combining computer vision and LLMs to detect pollutants in real time. šŸŒŠ šŸ“„ doi.org/10.1002/wer.11092 #TopCitedArticle #AI #WaterQuality

Integrating visionā€based AI and large language models for realā€time water pollution surveillance

This study demonstrates the successful integration of cameras, AI, and Raspberry Pi for real-time water pollution monitoring, effectively detecting pollutants and providing detailed contextual...

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Our lab recently participated in the BATS event @TulaneUniversity, introducing students to flood resilience through FloodCraft and Flood Game ā€” immersive simulations bridging hydroinformatics research and real-world impact. Grateful to @TulaneSSE for an inspiring day! šŸ’§
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The ā€œOne-Size-Fits-Allā€ classroom is officially a thing of the past. We are thrilled to share that our new chapter with Springer is now live! We explore how Generative AI and NLP are changing the way we assess learningā€”not just by grading,
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Vocational Excellence: Exploring how models like ChatGPT are being used to master domains like engineering & water quality management. Data-Driven Decision Making: How these tools translate complex data into user-friendly interpretations, helping students act on their own.
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The Ethical Compass: A deep dive into the ā€œmust-solveā€ challenges of fairness, transparency, and data privacy to ensure AI-driven education remains equitable. Letā€™s build a more equitable and efficient future for education! #futureofwork #adaptivelearning #digitaltransformatio
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Is AI the future of Engineering Education? šŸŽ“ We are thrilled to share our latest research published in Scientific Reports: "Evaluating AI-powered learning assistants in engineering higher education."
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Check out the full paper here: nature.com/articles/s41598-0ā€¦ (nature.com/articles/s41598-0ā€¦)

Evaluating AI-powered learning assistants in engineering higher education with implications for...

Scientific Reports - Evaluating AI-powered learning assistants in engineering higher education with implications for student engagement, ethics, and policy

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- Support, Not a Shortcut:Ā Students primarily use AI as aĀ supplemental toolĀ for brainstorming and clarification, rather than a replacement for human-led instruction.
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- The Policy Gap:Ā While students are eager to use AI, they are often held back byĀ ethical uncertaintyĀ and a lack of clear institutional guidelines. #AI #research #engineering
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šŸŒ Call for Proposals to host the 17th International Hydroinformatics Conference in 2028! lnkd.in/eyG7_Zj6 The IAHR/IWA Joint Committee on Hydroinformatics is officially inviting proposals to host the conference in 2028.
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The International Hydroinformatics International Conference on Hydroinformatics SeriesĀ is a successful format of thematic conferences on the possible links between water & technology recalling the interests of hundreds of scientists & hi-tech companies!
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šŸ“… Deadline: email your submission by April 15th 2026. If you are interested in hosting, please submit your Expression of Interest to the Joint Committee Chair Ibrahim DemirĀ (idemir@tulane.edu)
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