Dr. Manoochehr Shirzaei
@shirzaei.bsky.social
Professor at Virginia Tech, Lead, Land Subsidence Analytics at United Nations University, US Rep. to UNESCO LASII
Web: EOIvt.com
Web: EOIvt.com
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Imagine your city slowly sinking. In India’s megacities, 80M+ people face this reality. New satellite radar research by @nitheshnirmal.bsky.social reveals where the ground is shifting most unevenly. 🌍🏠 #LandSubsidence www.nature.com/articles/s41... @shirzaei.bsky.social @vtgeosciences.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Imagine your city slowly sinking. In India’s megacities, 80M+ people face this reality. New satellite radar research by @nitheshnirmal.bsky.social reveals where the ground is shifting most unevenly. 🌍🏠 #LandSubsidence www.nature.com/articles/s41... @shirzaei.bsky.social @vtgeosciences.bsky.social
*** Research Spotlight ***
#Hydropower #Dam Safety Matters.
Mohammad a postdoc at @EOI_lab of uses #InSAR data to detect subtle #deformation of hydropower dams, quantifying #damage risks. Here, he shows deformation of #RoanokeRapids Dam. Keep up the good work!
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#Hydropower #Dam Safety Matters.
Mohammad a postdoc at @EOI_lab of uses #InSAR data to detect subtle #deformation of hydropower dams, quantifying #damage risks. Here, he shows deformation of #RoanokeRapids Dam. Keep up the good work!
@unuinweh.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
*** Research Spotlight ***
#Hydropower #Dam Safety Matters.
Mohammad a postdoc at @EOI_lab of uses #InSAR data to detect subtle #deformation of hydropower dams, quantifying #damage risks. Here, he shows deformation of #RoanokeRapids Dam. Keep up the good work!
@unuinweh.bsky.social
#Hydropower #Dam Safety Matters.
Mohammad a postdoc at @EOI_lab of uses #InSAR data to detect subtle #deformation of hydropower dams, quantifying #damage risks. Here, he shows deformation of #RoanokeRapids Dam. Keep up the good work!
@unuinweh.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr. Manoochehr Shirzaei
When Fragility Turns Disaster into Catastrophe
Dr. Manoochehr Shirzaei underscores lessons from Afghanistan’s Aug 31 quake: fragile infrastructure & weak preparedness can turn disaster into catastrophe.
Incident Brief: unu.edu/inweh/news/a...
#AfghanistanEarthquake
@shirzaei.bsky.social
Dr. Manoochehr Shirzaei underscores lessons from Afghanistan’s Aug 31 quake: fragile infrastructure & weak preparedness can turn disaster into catastrophe.
Incident Brief: unu.edu/inweh/news/a...
#AfghanistanEarthquake
@shirzaei.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 7:59 AM
When Fragility Turns Disaster into Catastrophe
Dr. Manoochehr Shirzaei underscores lessons from Afghanistan’s Aug 31 quake: fragile infrastructure & weak preparedness can turn disaster into catastrophe.
Incident Brief: unu.edu/inweh/news/a...
#AfghanistanEarthquake
@shirzaei.bsky.social
Dr. Manoochehr Shirzaei underscores lessons from Afghanistan’s Aug 31 quake: fragile infrastructure & weak preparedness can turn disaster into catastrophe.
Incident Brief: unu.edu/inweh/news/a...
#AfghanistanEarthquake
@shirzaei.bsky.social
*** Research Highlight ***
Ibrahim is a first-year PhD student in @EOI_lab, and his research focuses on #LandSubsidence #hazards and #risks to critical #infrastructure, integrating cutting-edge techniques in #remotesensing, #ML, and physical #modeling. He enjoys playing #soccer. Well done!
Ibrahim is a first-year PhD student in @EOI_lab, and his research focuses on #LandSubsidence #hazards and #risks to critical #infrastructure, integrating cutting-edge techniques in #remotesensing, #ML, and physical #modeling. He enjoys playing #soccer. Well done!
September 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
*** Research Highlight ***
Ibrahim is a first-year PhD student in @EOI_lab, and his research focuses on #LandSubsidence #hazards and #risks to critical #infrastructure, integrating cutting-edge techniques in #remotesensing, #ML, and physical #modeling. He enjoys playing #soccer. Well done!
Ibrahim is a first-year PhD student in @EOI_lab, and his research focuses on #LandSubsidence #hazards and #risks to critical #infrastructure, integrating cutting-edge techniques in #remotesensing, #ML, and physical #modeling. He enjoys playing #soccer. Well done!
*** CONGRATULATIONS ***
I am thrilled to announce Florence Onyike, a graduate student at @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab, has received the American Water Works Association (@awwa) scholarship for research on #managed #aquifer #recharge. Many congratulations, Florence!
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I am thrilled to announce Florence Onyike, a graduate student at @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab, has received the American Water Works Association (@awwa) scholarship for research on #managed #aquifer #recharge. Many congratulations, Florence!
@unuinweh.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 2:52 AM
*** CONGRATULATIONS ***
I am thrilled to announce Florence Onyike, a graduate student at @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab, has received the American Water Works Association (@awwa) scholarship for research on #managed #aquifer #recharge. Many congratulations, Florence!
@unuinweh.bsky.social
I am thrilled to announce Florence Onyike, a graduate student at @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab, has received the American Water Works Association (@awwa) scholarship for research on #managed #aquifer #recharge. Many congratulations, Florence!
@unuinweh.bsky.social
*** WELCOME TO FALL 2025 ***
I am thrilled to welcome you all to the #Fall2025 semester. I wish a productive and fun semester for our team at @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab labs of @vtgeosciences @VT_Science @UNUINWEH .
I am thrilled to welcome you all to the #Fall2025 semester. I wish a productive and fun semester for our team at @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab labs of @vtgeosciences @VT_Science @UNUINWEH .
September 3, 2025 at 2:27 AM
*** WELCOME TO FALL 2025 ***
I am thrilled to welcome you all to the #Fall2025 semester. I wish a productive and fun semester for our team at @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab labs of @vtgeosciences @VT_Science @UNUINWEH .
I am thrilled to welcome you all to the #Fall2025 semester. I wish a productive and fun semester for our team at @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab labs of @vtgeosciences @VT_Science @UNUINWEH .
*** congratulations***
August 21, 2025 at 3:03 AM
*** congratulations***
**** Media Coverage ****
I had the opportunity of being on national TV, @cbsnews.com , yesterday discussing our recent publication on the #US #sinking #cities.
Pub: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
CBS news piece: youtu.be/hXznyppIwz0
I had the opportunity of being on national TV, @cbsnews.com , yesterday discussing our recent publication on the #US #sinking #cities.
Pub: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
CBS news piece: youtu.be/hXznyppIwz0
May 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
**** Media Coverage ****
I had the opportunity of being on national TV, @cbsnews.com , yesterday discussing our recent publication on the #US #sinking #cities.
Pub: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
CBS news piece: youtu.be/hXznyppIwz0
I had the opportunity of being on national TV, @cbsnews.com , yesterday discussing our recent publication on the #US #sinking #cities.
Pub: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
CBS news piece: youtu.be/hXznyppIwz0
**** NEW PAPER ALERT ****
Just published in @nature.com Cities, led by Dr. Ohenhen and in collaboration with two generations of researchers from @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab of @VT_Science, we map #sinkingland at 28 major #US cities. Congratulations, Leonard and team!
Link: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Just published in @nature.com Cities, led by Dr. Ohenhen and in collaboration with two generations of researchers from @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab of @VT_Science, we map #sinkingland at 28 major #US cities. Congratulations, Leonard and team!
Link: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
May 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
**** NEW PAPER ALERT ****
Just published in @nature.com Cities, led by Dr. Ohenhen and in collaboration with two generations of researchers from @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab of @VT_Science, we map #sinkingland at 28 major #US cities. Congratulations, Leonard and team!
Link: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Just published in @nature.com Cities, led by Dr. Ohenhen and in collaboration with two generations of researchers from @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab of @VT_Science, we map #sinkingland at 28 major #US cities. Congratulations, Leonard and team!
Link: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
*** Welcome to EGU 2025 ***
I wish you all a successful #EGU25 .
Please consider attending the following presentations by @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab members and collaborators.
I wish you all a successful #EGU25 .
Please consider attending the following presentations by @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab members and collaborators.
April 28, 2025 at 12:15 AM
*** Welcome to EGU 2025 ***
I wish you all a successful #EGU25 .
Please consider attending the following presentations by @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab members and collaborators.
I wish you all a successful #EGU25 .
Please consider attending the following presentations by @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab members and collaborators.
*** Congratulations***
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Mohammad Khorrami (@Khorrami93) on successfully passing his thesis defense! This is a tremendous achievement, and we are all proud of his hard work and dedication.
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Mohammad Khorrami (@Khorrami93) on successfully passing his thesis defense! This is a tremendous achievement, and we are all proud of his hard work and dedication.
April 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
*** Congratulations***
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Mohammad Khorrami (@Khorrami93) on successfully passing his thesis defense! This is a tremendous achievement, and we are all proud of his hard work and dedication.
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Mohammad Khorrami (@Khorrami93) on successfully passing his thesis defense! This is a tremendous achievement, and we are all proud of his hard work and dedication.
***** EVENT UPDATE ****
On April 8, 2025, the roof of #jetsetnightclub in #SantoDomingo collapsed during a live show, claiming at least 221 lives. Using #satellite data, @EOI lab detected #settlement of –2 mm/yr, which accelerated in mid-2024—an early warning sign of structural failure.
eoivt.com
On April 8, 2025, the roof of #jetsetnightclub in #SantoDomingo collapsed during a live show, claiming at least 221 lives. Using #satellite data, @EOI lab detected #settlement of –2 mm/yr, which accelerated in mid-2024—an early warning sign of structural failure.
eoivt.com
April 11, 2025 at 4:04 AM
***** EVENT UPDATE ****
On April 8, 2025, the roof of #jetsetnightclub in #SantoDomingo collapsed during a live show, claiming at least 221 lives. Using #satellite data, @EOI lab detected #settlement of –2 mm/yr, which accelerated in mid-2024—an early warning sign of structural failure.
eoivt.com
On April 8, 2025, the roof of #jetsetnightclub in #SantoDomingo collapsed during a live show, claiming at least 221 lives. Using #satellite data, @EOI lab detected #settlement of –2 mm/yr, which accelerated in mid-2024—an early warning sign of structural failure.
eoivt.com
***** Public Lecture *****
Dr. Ohenhen and I will give a lecture on #sinking #cities at the American Museum of Natural History (@AMNH). Please join us!
Time: April 2, 7 pm EST.
Link: www.amnh.org/calendar/sin...
Dr. Ohenhen and I will give a lecture on #sinking #cities at the American Museum of Natural History (@AMNH). Please join us!
Time: April 2, 7 pm EST.
Link: www.amnh.org/calendar/sin...
March 30, 2025 at 3:48 AM
***** Public Lecture *****
Dr. Ohenhen and I will give a lecture on #sinking #cities at the American Museum of Natural History (@AMNH). Please join us!
Time: April 2, 7 pm EST.
Link: www.amnh.org/calendar/sin...
Dr. Ohenhen and I will give a lecture on #sinking #cities at the American Museum of Natural History (@AMNH). Please join us!
Time: April 2, 7 pm EST.
Link: www.amnh.org/calendar/sin...
Nowruz Mubarak! May the spirit of renewal and growth bring you peace and happiness in the year ahead 🎉🎉🎉
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March 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Nowruz Mubarak! May the spirit of renewal and growth bring you peace and happiness in the year ahead 🎉🎉🎉
*** INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ***
This national coverage of our research highlights the importance of #big #SAR satellite data for #monitoring sinking at critical #transportation #infrastructure, such as #airports.
Link: www.fox8live.com/2025/02/10/c...
This national coverage of our research highlights the importance of #big #SAR satellite data for #monitoring sinking at critical #transportation #infrastructure, such as #airports.
Link: www.fox8live.com/2025/02/10/c...
February 11, 2025 at 1:57 AM
*** INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ***
This national coverage of our research highlights the importance of #big #SAR satellite data for #monitoring sinking at critical #transportation #infrastructure, such as #airports.
Link: www.fox8live.com/2025/02/10/c...
This national coverage of our research highlights the importance of #big #SAR satellite data for #monitoring sinking at critical #transportation #infrastructure, such as #airports.
Link: www.fox8live.com/2025/02/10/c...
I am very excited to be invited to give a keynote at @TuftsUniversity 3th annual symposium in #geotechnical engineering. I will be highlighting some of the work we do in @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab of @VT_Science on application of #Earth #Observation data and #AI for #infrastructure #resilience.
February 1, 2025 at 3:37 AM
I am very excited to be invited to give a keynote at @TuftsUniversity 3th annual symposium in #geotechnical engineering. I will be highlighting some of the work we do in @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab of @VT_Science on application of #Earth #Observation data and #AI for #infrastructure #resilience.
**** NEW PAPER ALERT ***
published in @EarthsFutureEiC , led by Dr. Philip Mindergoud, we highlights the critical role of #coastal #subsidence in accelerating relative RSLR.
Pub: agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
published in @EarthsFutureEiC , led by Dr. Philip Mindergoud, we highlights the critical role of #coastal #subsidence in accelerating relative RSLR.
Pub: agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
January 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
**** NEW PAPER ALERT ***
published in @EarthsFutureEiC , led by Dr. Philip Mindergoud, we highlights the critical role of #coastal #subsidence in accelerating relative RSLR.
Pub: agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
published in @EarthsFutureEiC , led by Dr. Philip Mindergoud, we highlights the critical role of #coastal #subsidence in accelerating relative RSLR.
Pub: agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
Congratulations 👏👏👏
Congratulations, Nitheshnirmal Sadhadivam, for being awarded the William A. Fischer Scholarship of the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Foundation! @shirzaei.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Congratulations 👏👏👏
****Welcome ****
I am thrilled to present with you Ibrahim Isiaka (@OpeyemiIbrahiim ), a new PhD student @EOI_lab of @vtgeosciences and @VT_Science. Ibrahim will be working on #probabilistic and #ML models of current and future #vertical #land motion. Please join me in welcoming Ibrahim!
I am thrilled to present with you Ibrahim Isiaka (@OpeyemiIbrahiim ), a new PhD student @EOI_lab of @vtgeosciences and @VT_Science. Ibrahim will be working on #probabilistic and #ML models of current and future #vertical #land motion. Please join me in welcoming Ibrahim!
January 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
****Welcome ****
I am thrilled to present with you Ibrahim Isiaka (@OpeyemiIbrahiim ), a new PhD student @EOI_lab of @vtgeosciences and @VT_Science. Ibrahim will be working on #probabilistic and #ML models of current and future #vertical #land motion. Please join me in welcoming Ibrahim!
I am thrilled to present with you Ibrahim Isiaka (@OpeyemiIbrahiim ), a new PhD student @EOI_lab of @vtgeosciences and @VT_Science. Ibrahim will be working on #probabilistic and #ML models of current and future #vertical #land motion. Please join me in welcoming Ibrahim!
**** NEW PAPER ALERT ****
Published in @Nature portfolio natural hazards, this study
highlights how combination of #aging #infrastructure, #political #instability, #climatechange, and #human #decisions leads to the deadliest floods in recent history.
Pub: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Published in @Nature portfolio natural hazards, this study
highlights how combination of #aging #infrastructure, #political #instability, #climatechange, and #human #decisions leads to the deadliest floods in recent history.
Pub: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
January 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
**** NEW PAPER ALERT ****
Published in @Nature portfolio natural hazards, this study
highlights how combination of #aging #infrastructure, #political #instability, #climatechange, and #human #decisions leads to the deadliest floods in recent history.
Pub: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Published in @Nature portfolio natural hazards, this study
highlights how combination of #aging #infrastructure, #political #instability, #climatechange, and #human #decisions leads to the deadliest floods in recent history.
Pub: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
*** EVENT SPOTLIGHT ***
#PalisadesFire in #LA has been burning for nearly a week! our hearts go to those lost properties and lives!
@EOI_lab we use cutting-edge #satellite technology and #AI to track fire #damage to buildings in near-real time.
#PalisadesFire in #LA has been burning for nearly a week! our hearts go to those lost properties and lives!
@EOI_lab we use cutting-edge #satellite technology and #AI to track fire #damage to buildings in near-real time.
January 14, 2025 at 1:08 AM
*** EVENT SPOTLIGHT ***
#PalisadesFire in #LA has been burning for nearly a week! our hearts go to those lost properties and lives!
@EOI_lab we use cutting-edge #satellite technology and #AI to track fire #damage to buildings in near-real time.
#PalisadesFire in #LA has been burning for nearly a week! our hearts go to those lost properties and lives!
@EOI_lab we use cutting-edge #satellite technology and #AI to track fire #damage to buildings in near-real time.
Here is a new piece in @BusinessInsider in contributed to, discussing #land #subsidence impact on critical #infrastructure!
@vtgeosciences @EOI_lab
@UNUINWEH
www.businessinsider.com/coastal-prop...
@vtgeosciences @EOI_lab
@UNUINWEH
www.businessinsider.com/coastal-prop...
Miami's beachfront high-rises are sinking fast. It's a warning for coastal properties worldwide.
Miami's luxurious barrier islands high-rises are sinking, pointing to an expensive issue for coastal properties and cities worldwide.
www.businessinsider.com
January 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Here is a new piece in @BusinessInsider in contributed to, discussing #land #subsidence impact on critical #infrastructure!
@vtgeosciences @EOI_lab
@UNUINWEH
www.businessinsider.com/coastal-prop...
@vtgeosciences @EOI_lab
@UNUINWEH
www.businessinsider.com/coastal-prop...
Let the New Year bring peace to your home and joy to your heart. Wishing you a year full of laughter, adventure, and surprises. Here's to 2025—a year to thrive, grow, and shine. May your 2025 be full of love, light, and unforgettable moments.
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January 1, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Let the New Year bring peace to your home and joy to your heart. Wishing you a year full of laughter, adventure, and surprises. Here's to 2025—a year to thrive, grow, and shine. May your 2025 be full of love, light, and unforgettable moments.