Degree Sought: Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Rice University
Research topic: Community Resilience Against Natural Disasters, Hurricane Debris Prediction with Deep Learning

Kooshan Amini is a Ph.D. student in Padgett's group, specializing in community resilience in the context of natural disasters, particularly hurricanes. His research primarily revolves around crafting predictive models for hurricane-induced debris, along with analyzing their immediate and lasting effects on communities. Outside the realm of academic pursuits, Kooshan is passionate about ping-pong, video games, exploring the intricacies of programming, and spending quality time with friends. If you're planning a trip to Houston, feel free to get in touch with Kooshan – you might just find yourself with a new friend!