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
*** 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
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
*** 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!
@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
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...
*** 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....
****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.
I am so excited to present you with Dr. Leonard Ohenhen ! Many congratulations 👏👏👏
Don't forget, your limit is sky ❤️
Don't forget, your limit is sky ❤️
December 20, 2024 at 8:15 PM
I am so excited to present you with Dr. Leonard Ohenhen ! Many congratulations 👏👏👏
Don't forget, your limit is sky ❤️
Don't forget, your limit is sky ❤️
*** IGARSS 2025 ***
Please consider submitting your papers to this session at IEEE IGARSS.
IGARSS 2025:https://2025.ieeeigarss.org/
Abstract submission:https://2025.ieeeigarss.org/Papers/Submission.asp?SessionType=CCS&ID=2108
Please consider submitting your papers to this session at IEEE IGARSS.
IGARSS 2025:https://2025.ieeeigarss.org/
Abstract submission:https://2025.ieeeigarss.org/Papers/Submission.asp?SessionType=CCS&ID=2108
December 14, 2024 at 3:15 AM
*** IGARSS 2025 ***
Please consider submitting your papers to this session at IEEE IGARSS.
IGARSS 2025:https://2025.ieeeigarss.org/
Abstract submission:https://2025.ieeeigarss.org/Papers/Submission.asp?SessionType=CCS&ID=2108
Please consider submitting your papers to this session at IEEE IGARSS.
IGARSS 2025:https://2025.ieeeigarss.org/
Abstract submission:https://2025.ieeeigarss.org/Papers/Submission.asp?SessionType=CCS&ID=2108
*** AGU24-Day1 ***
Welcome all to #AGU24 of @theAGU!
Members of @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab of @vtgeosciences and friends kick off meeting with 6 exciting presentations on some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Please consider attending them.
Welcome all to #AGU24 of @theAGU!
Members of @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab of @vtgeosciences and friends kick off meeting with 6 exciting presentations on some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Please consider attending them.
December 9, 2024 at 4:44 AM
*** AGU24-Day1 ***
Welcome all to #AGU24 of @theAGU!
Members of @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab of @vtgeosciences and friends kick off meeting with 6 exciting presentations on some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Please consider attending them.
Welcome all to #AGU24 of @theAGU!
Members of @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab of @vtgeosciences and friends kick off meeting with 6 exciting presentations on some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Please consider attending them.
@theAGU, we are coming! Let the fun begin 😀
December 8, 2024 at 6:35 PM
@theAGU, we are coming! Let the fun begin 😀
Excited to be at @DeptofDefense symposium presenting our work on #safeguarding our nations #military installations in #climatechange era using satellite #EarthObservation and #AI technology.
@EOI_lab @HIRSlab @VT_Science @vtgeosciences @UNUINWEH
@EOI_lab @HIRSlab @VT_Science @vtgeosciences @UNUINWEH
December 3, 2024 at 2:09 PM
Excited to be at @DeptofDefense symposium presenting our work on #safeguarding our nations #military installations in #climatechange era using satellite #EarthObservation and #AI technology.
@EOI_lab @HIRSlab @VT_Science @vtgeosciences @UNUINWEH
@EOI_lab @HIRSlab @VT_Science @vtgeosciences @UNUINWEH
*** NEW PUB ALERT ***
A new @UN report prepared by @virginia_tech scientists from @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab of @VT_Science in collaboration with @UNUINWEH: Hurricane Helene Posed a Threat to Over 31,000 Properties with a Combined Value Exceeding $12.5 Billion.
Pub: collections.unu.edu/view/UNU:100...
A new @UN report prepared by @virginia_tech scientists from @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab of @VT_Science in collaboration with @UNUINWEH: Hurricane Helene Posed a Threat to Over 31,000 Properties with a Combined Value Exceeding $12.5 Billion.
Pub: collections.unu.edu/view/UNU:100...
November 26, 2024 at 10:18 PM
*** NEW PUB ALERT ***
A new @UN report prepared by @virginia_tech scientists from @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab of @VT_Science in collaboration with @UNUINWEH: Hurricane Helene Posed a Threat to Over 31,000 Properties with a Combined Value Exceeding $12.5 Billion.
Pub: collections.unu.edu/view/UNU:100...
A new @UN report prepared by @virginia_tech scientists from @EOI_lab and @HIRSlab of @VT_Science in collaboration with @UNUINWEH: Hurricane Helene Posed a Threat to Over 31,000 Properties with a Combined Value Exceeding $12.5 Billion.
Pub: collections.unu.edu/view/UNU:100...
*** NEW PAPER ALERT ***
Led by Dr. Barnard of @USGS & published in @NatureClimate. In collaboration with @EOI_lab of @VT_Science and several universities, we show that a 1m rise #SL by 2100 will affect over 14M people and $1T property along SE #Atlantic coast.
Pub: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Led by Dr. Barnard of @USGS & published in @NatureClimate. In collaboration with @EOI_lab of @VT_Science and several universities, we show that a 1m rise #SL by 2100 will affect over 14M people and $1T property along SE #Atlantic coast.
Pub: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
November 21, 2024 at 4:35 PM
*** NEW PAPER ALERT ***
Led by Dr. Barnard of @USGS & published in @NatureClimate. In collaboration with @EOI_lab of @VT_Science and several universities, we show that a 1m rise #SL by 2100 will affect over 14M people and $1T property along SE #Atlantic coast.
Pub: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Led by Dr. Barnard of @USGS & published in @NatureClimate. In collaboration with @EOI_lab of @VT_Science and several universities, we show that a 1m rise #SL by 2100 will affect over 14M people and $1T property along SE #Atlantic coast.
Pub: www.nature.com/articles/s41...