Derin Precipitation Lab
From sensors to ensembles: precipitation science that holds up in practice
Yagmur Derin, PhD
Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
yagmur-derin@uiowa.edu
Contact Information
email: yagmur-derin@uiowa.edu
Education
Ph.D. Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Connecticut, 2019
M.Sc. Geological Engineering, Middle East Technical University, 2014
B.Sc. Geological Engineering, Middle East Technical University, 2011
Bio
Derin specializes in hydrometeorology, satellite- and radar-based precipitation remote sensing, and stochastic modeling of extreme rainfall. Her research bridges observations, modeling, and real-world applications to improve quantitative precipitation estimation (QPE) and forecasting skill across timescales, with impacts ranging from real-time flood prediction to long-term climate risk assessment. Derin’s work integrates ground- and space-based sensors, numerical weather models, and data-driven approaches to better characterize precipitation processes.
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