Alabama Water Institute

Brock Parker

The University of Alabama and the Alabama Water Institute (AWI) are leading local, national and global efforts to advance water research, technology and innovative solutions. We are dedicated to building a more resilient and water-secure world by driving groundbreaking research, educating the next generation of leaders and delivering innovations that benefit communities and ecosystems worldwide.

  1. Dr. Ibrahim Demir on Forecasting Tomorrow's Floods with AI

    OCT 27

    Dr. Ibrahim Demir on Forecasting Tomorrow's Floods with AI

    Dr. Ibrahim Demir, the Michael A. Fitts Presidential Chair in Environmental Informatics and Artificial Intelligence, and professor of river-coastal science and engineering at Tulane University, discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we forecast floods, manage water resources, and communicate environmental risks. Ibrahim's research focuses on using data-driven systems, machine learning, and digital twins to make hydrologic forecasting faster, smarter, and more accessible for communities everywhere. ----- About AWI: Website: http://awi.ua.edu Join the conversation on AWI's social media: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/alabama-water-institute YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlabamaWaterInstitute X/Twitter: https://x.com/alabamawater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alabama_water Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaWaterInstitute

    36 min
  2. Turning Water Forecasts into Action with Dr. Martyn Clark

    SEP 30

    Turning Water Forecasts into Action with Dr. Martyn Clark

    Dr. Martyn Clark, professor of hydrology at the University of Calgary, joins the AWI Podcast to discuss hydrologic modeling and predicting where water will flow. Clark is a global leader in building advanced models that push environmental forecasting forward and help turn predictions into action. The Alabama Water Institute and CIROH recently hosted the 20th anniversary of HEPEX — a global collaboration to improve hydrologic forecasting and its use in real-world decisions. Visit HEPEX: https://hepex.org.au  ----- About AWI: Website: http://awi.ua.edu Join the conversation on AWI's social media: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/alabama-water-institute YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlabamaWaterInstitute X/Twitter: https://x.com/alabamawater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alabama_water Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaWaterInstitute

    29 min
  3. Forecasting the Future: Rob Hartman on Advancing Hydrologic Predictions

    AUG 13

    Forecasting the Future: Rob Hartman on Advancing Hydrologic Predictions

    The Alabama Water Institute and CIROH recently hosted the 20th anniversary of HEPEX — a global collaboration to improve hydrologic forecasting and its use in real-world decisions. Rob Hartman, a consulting hydrologist with 35 years of federal flood and water supply forecasting experience, shared insights from his time leading the National Weather Service California–Nevada River Forecast Center, his work on the Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations project, and how agencies are using forecasts to guide reservoir operations and flood management today. Visit HEPEX: https://hepex.org.au  About AWI: Website: http://awi.ua.edu Join the conversation on AWI's social media: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/alabama-water-institute YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlabamaWaterInstitute X/Twitter: https://x.com/alabamawater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alabama_water Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaWaterInstitute

    28 min
  4. HEPEX with Dr. Ilias Pechlivanidis

    APR 3

    HEPEX with Dr. Ilias Pechlivanidis

    HEPEX (Hydrologic Ensemble Prediction EXperiment) is a global community of researchers and practitioners in hydrological ensemble prediction. It brings together people contributing and working on specific topics related to hydrological forecasting and hydrometeorological ensemble prediction. The group recently held its 20th anniversary workshop at The University of Alabama, hosted by the Alabama Water Institute and CIROH. Dr. Ilias Pechlivanidis, co-chair of HEPEX and associate professor and senior researcher in hydrology at the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, explains what HEPEX is and why hydrological ensemble prediction is important. Visit HEPEX: https://hepex.org.au  About AWI: Website: http://awi.ua.edu Join the conversation on AWI's social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaWaterInstitute X/Twitter: https://x.com/alabamawater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alabama_water LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/alabama-water-institute YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlabamaWaterInstitute

    24 min
  5. Megadroughts with Dr. Toby Ault from Cornell University

    12/14/2023

    Megadroughts with Dr. Toby Ault from Cornell University

    Dr. Toby Ault is an assistant professor of earth and atmospheric sciences and the director of graduate studies for atmospheric sciences at Cornell University. Ault joins us for this episode to discuss various climate topics, including megadroughts. Ault's research coalesces around three areas of inquiry related to emergent climate risks: (1) estimating the risk of prolonged drought under climate change; (2) understanding the dynamics of seasonality, particularly spring; and (3) characterizing variations in the Tropical Pacific on timescales of decades to centuries, and their influence on global climate. His methods entail data synthesis from observational sources as well as numerical and statistical modeling. The nature of his work is therefore highly interdisciplinary, affording him the opportunity to collaborate closely not only with climate scientists and modelers, but with colleagues in many other disciplines, including geography, paleoclimatology, and ecology. Join the conversation on AWI's social media channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaWaterInstitute Twitter: https://twitter.com/alabamawater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alabama_water LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/alabama-water-institute YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlabamaWaterInstitute  Website: http://awi.ua.edu

    1h 13m
  6. Dr. Kate Brauman of the Global Water Security Center

    06/16/2023

    Dr. Kate Brauman of the Global Water Security Center

    Dr. Kate Brauman is the associate director for communications and analysis for The University of Alabama's Global Water Security Center. Brauman is a globally recognized thought leader in water resources and ecosystem services. Her research quantifies how changes in nature affect human wellbeing, with a particular focus on water resources. In addition to research, Brauman is committed to and skilled at science communication. In this interview, we'll get to know a little bit more about Kate, her research, and why the GWSC is such an important resource in the world of water. Join the conversation on AWI's social media channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaWaterInstitute Twitter: https://twitter.com/alabamawater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alabama_water LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/alabama-water-institute YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlabamaWaterInstitute  Website: http://awi.ua.edu

    29 min
  7. Dr. Steven Burian, AWI Director of Science and CIROH Executive Director

    04/12/2022

    Dr. Steven Burian, AWI Director of Science and CIROH Executive Director

    Dr. Steven Burian is AWI's director of science, the executive director of NOAA's Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH), and a professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering. In this episode, he discusses the newly awarded CIROH and the impact of water research from AWI and The University of Alabama. Join the conversation on AWI's social media channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaWaterInstitute Twitter: https://twitter.com/alabamawater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alabama_water LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/alabama-water-institute YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvUaCXCzBwL6JS9M8dsdJQ Website: http://awi.ua.edu

    49 min
  8. Global Water Security Center Director Mike Gremillion

    02/02/2022

    Global Water Security Center Director Mike Gremillion

    Mike Gremillion is the director of the Global Water Security Center at The University of Alabama. In this episode, he discusses the foundation of the GWSC and how it will make a lasting impact on water security, quality, and research for a global society. Join the conversation on AWI's social media channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaWaterInstitute Twitter: https://twitter.com/alabamawater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alabama_water LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/alabama-water-institute YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGvUaCXCzBwL6JS9M8dsdJQ Website: http://awi.ua.edu

    33 min
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The University of Alabama and the Alabama Water Institute (AWI) are leading local, national and global efforts to advance water research, technology and innovative solutions. We are dedicated to building a more resilient and water-secure world by driving groundbreaking research, educating the next generation of leaders and delivering innovations that benefit communities and ecosystems worldwide.

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  • Creator
    Brock Parker
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Alabama Water Institute/The University of Alabama
  • Show Website
    Alabama Water Institute