M.D. Haque

MD Haque is a highly experienced professional in the field of water resources engineering, currently serving as a Supervising Engineer and Manager of the Risk Assessment and Mapping Program at the California Department of Water Resources since March 2013. This role involves managing statewide risk assessments, overseeing collaborative hazard assessment and mitigation projects, and leading innovative data system developments for flood safety planning. Prior to this position, MD Haque held various roles, including Senior Engineer for Water Resources, where technical oversight was provided for system-wide hydrologic analyses and flood risk evaluations in California's Central Valley. Academic experience includes teaching as a part-time faculty member at California State University, Sacramento, and research roles at the University of Iowa and UNESCO-IHE, complemented by a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Iowa and an MSc in Hydraulic Engineering from UNESCO-IHE.