Giorgos Deodatis

Giorgos Deodatis is a prominent professor and vice dean of research at the Columbia University School of Engineering, specializing in civil engineering and applied mechanics. With a career spanning over four decades in the United States, he has made significant contributions to the modeling of uncertainty in natural phenomena and its implications for infrastructure design and reliability. His work focuses on the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events, particularly storm surges and flooding. Deodatis is also known for his passion for teaching and mentoring students, driven by a deep curiosity and commitment to fostering the next generation of researchers.