Leila Farhadi
About Leila Farhadi
Leila Farhadi is an Associate Professor at The George Washington University, specializing in modeling land surface and land-atmosphere interactions. Her research focuses on terrestrial system dynamics and their effects on weather and climate.
Work at The George Washington University
Leila Farhadi has been an integral part of The George Washington University since 2012. Initially joining as an Assistant Professor, she transitioned to the role of Associate Professor in 2020. Her work focuses on modeling land surface and land-atmosphere interactions, utilizing optimization and numerical modeling techniques. Farhadi's research contributes to understanding the dynamics of terrestrial systems and their effects on weather and climate, making her a key figure in the academic community within the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Education and Expertise
Leila Farhadi holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. She furthered her education with a Master of Science (MSc) in Hydrodynamics and Water Resources Science, completing her studies from 2006 to 2011 at the same institution. Farhadi earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology between 2006 and 2011. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her research interests in terrestrial systems and their interactions with atmospheric processes.
Research Interests
Leila Farhadi's research interests encompass the dynamics of terrestrial systems and their influence on weather and climate. She employs optimization and numerical modeling techniques to explore land surface and land-atmosphere interactions. Her work includes engaging in geophysical and ecological applications that involve the land and atmospheric components of the Earth system, contributing to a deeper understanding of environmental processes.
Previous Experience
Before her tenure at The George Washington University, Leila Farhadi worked at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as a Research Assistant from 2006 to 2011. This experience complemented her academic pursuits and research focus. Additionally, she served as a Student Researcher at Sharif University of Technology from 2002 to 2004, where she began to develop her expertise in the field.