Rohan Singh Wilkho

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As a research scientist at the forefront of Generative AI applications in climate resilience and infrastructure asset management, I am dedicated to developing sustainable solutions for pressing global challenges. My interdisciplinary background, combining a PhD in Civil Engineering, a Master's in Computer Science, and expertise in Geographic Information Sciences, uniquely positions me to tackle complex issues at the intersection of climate science, data-driven engineering, and artificial intelligence.

My research leverages cutting-edge Generative AI techniques to predict and mitigate the effects of climate change on infrastructure and communities. By integrating climate science, machine learning, and geospatial analysis, I develop advanced tools that empower decision-makers to create effective policies and strategies for safeguarding lives and property.

Beyond my research, I am committed to education and professional development in the field of civil and environmental engineering. Starting Spring 2025, I will serve as a Visiting Lecturer for the undergraduate surveying course in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at Texas A&M University. This role allows me to share my expertise and contribute to the development of future engineers.

My dedication to the field is reflected in my active involvement in various academic and professional organizations, where I foster collaboration and knowledge exchange. This commitment has been recognized through several prestigious accolades, including the ASFPM Student Paper Prize, the Montgomery Award, and the Richard Lietz Memorial Scholarship. These honors not only validate my research efforts but also inspire me to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation in civil engineering and climate resilience.

My work aims to bridge the gap between scientific advancements and practical applications in climate action. By harnessing the power of Generative AI, I strive to create innovative solutions that not only contribute to scientific knowledge but also inspire and facilitate informed climate action on a global scale.

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Projects

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Publications

Publications

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Software

Software

Open Source Software from my research

Leadership

Leadership

Giving back to the community

News

Oct 2024
  • Our paper on a customizable platform for disaster resilience inference measurement and enhancement gets accepted in Computers, Environment and Urban Systems
  • Sept 2024
  • Started a Post-doctorate at Texas A&M University
  • Aug 2024
  • Earned a Doctorate in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University
  • May 2024
  • Earned a Masters in Computer Science from Texas A&M University
  • April 2024
  • Secured 1st Runner's Up position in the Texas A&M Zachry Dept of Civil and Ennvrionmental Engineering 3MT Thesis Competition
  • Dec 2023
  • Presented my research DFFS: Dynamic Flash Flood Susceptibility at American Geophysical Union 2023 at San Francsico, California
  • Dec 2023
  • Presented my research DFFS: Dynamic Flash Flood Susceptibility at American Geophysical Union 2023 at San Francsico, California
  • Dec 2023
  • Our paper on a BERT-based ensemble for multi-label text classification of flash flood related web documents gets accepted in Advanced Engineering Informatics
  • Nov 2023
  • Participated in the Student Paper Competition at the Southwest Division of American Association of Geographers regional conference
  • Oct 2023
  • Awarded the J. Malon Southerland '65 Aggie Leader Scholarship by the Texas A&M Association of Former Students
  • Sep 2023
  • Our paper on predicting the economic damages resulting from flash floods gets accepted in Natural Hazards Review
  • Aug 2023
  • Awarded the Richard Lietz Memorial Scholarship for Academic Excellence by the Texas A&M Association of Former Students
  • Aug 2023
  • Our website FloodFinder360 based on our latest research is live
  • Jul 2023
  • Presented my research Flood Finder: An AI-enhanced internet search and information retrieval system for flash flooding at Natural Hazards 2023 Researcher's Meeting at Broomfield, Colorado
  • Jun 2023
  • Our paper on an information retrieval system for past flash flood events gets accepted in Environmental Modeling and Software
  • May 2023
  • Awarded the Graduate Student Leadership and Service Award by the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University
  • May 2023
  • Our paper predicting the likelihood of flash flood fatalities gets accepted in Natural Hazards
  • May 2023
  • 1st Runner’s Up in the Student Paper Competition in the Association of State Flood Plain Managers 2023 Conference
  • Apr 2023
  • Awarded the Montgomery Award by the Graduate and Professional School at Texas A&M University
  • Mar 2023
  • Invited talk at Stetson University on topic titled Real-life applications of GIS
  • Feb 2023
  • Presented my research Using Causal Discovery to assess Flash Flood Susceptibility at PRIMR 2023
  • Feb 2023
  • Invited as a guest on the Podcast The Civil Engineering Experience
  • Aug 2022
  • Awarded the Herman F. Heep Scholarship & Achievement Award for Academic Excellence by the Texas A&M Association of Former Students
  • Aug 2022
  • Started tenure as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Texas A&M University
  • Aug 2022
  • Completed my Data Science Internship at Pioneer Natural Resources after successfully presenting my project titled Automated Well-in-test Prediction
  • Jul 2022
  • Started my Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Sciences at at Texas A&M University
  • Jul 2022
  • Presented my research Community Susceptibility to Flash Flooding in Three Texas Urban Regions at Natural Hazards 2022 Researcher's Meeting online
  • May 2022
  • Started tenure as a Data Science Intern at Pioneer Natural Resources
  • Apr 2022
  • Awarded the President’s Outstanding Service Award by the Texas A&M Graduate and Professional Student Government
  • Apr 2022
  • Elected as the Speaker & Executive VP of the Texas A&M Graduate and Professional Student Government
  • Apr 2022
  • Elected as the President of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Association
  • Mar 2022
  • Presented my research Dynamic Assessment of Flash Flood Susceptibility at the Census Tract level at Disaster PRIMR 2022 at Denton, Texas
  • Nov 2021
  • Awarded the Students’ Scholarship for Academic Excellence by the American Society of Indian Engineers and Architects
  • Aug 2021
  • Started my Masters Degree in Computer Science at Texas A&M University
  • Apr 2021
  • Awarded the President’s Community Award by the Texas A&M Graduate and Professional Student Government
  • Apr 2021
  • Elected as the VP of Information of the Texas A&M Graduate and Professional Student Government
  • Apr 2021
  • Elected as the VP of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Association
  • Jan 2022
  • Presented my research Assembling Micro-Scale Data on Flash Flood Events at Disaster PRIMR 2021 online
  • Nov 2020
  • Awarded the Academic Excellence Fellowship by the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Aug 2020
  • Elected as the VP of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Association
  • Apr 2020
  • Elected as the VP of Information of the Texas A&M Graduate and Professional Student Government
  • Aug 2019
  • Elected as the Awarded the Academic Excellence Fellowship by the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Jan 2019
  • Started tenure as a Graduate Research Assistant and my doctoral degree in Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University