CRESSLE Postdoctoral Fellows
Postdoctoral Fellows will be recruited nationally to work with faculty, graduate students, community members, and community organizations to co-develop and conduct participatory research projects around the research areas (Water Resources, Climate Resilience, Communities & Land Use, and Air Quality). If interested, please reach out to esi@esi.utexas.edu
David Bahamon-Pinzon
davidbp@austin.utexas.edu
David received his Ph.D. in Biosystems Engineering at Clemson University His research focuses on promoting sustainability and environmental justice by working with underserved communities. David has experience in water quality assessment, sensor development, and community engagement. He has worked with different stakeholders in complex socio-economic contexts. For Project CRESSLE, David expects to work with Austin community members to address water issues associated with social disparities.
Koorosh Azizi
koorosh.azizi@austin.utexas.edu
Koorosh received his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from The University of Memphis in 2022 and was a postdoctoral researcher at Arizona State University from 2022 to 2024. His interdisciplinary research includes coupled human-natural systems, flood risk assessment, policy analysis, sustainability, and adaptation strategies. Koorosh investigates the impacts of climatic risks on urban water systems and communities, focusing on fostering sustainable and resilient practices with an emphasis on community-based research, equity, and justice. As part of Project CRESSLE, he aims to collaborate with Austin community members to address climate challenges like extreme heat and flooding.