Moazzam Ali Rind
PhD Student
Washington State University
Bio:
Moazzam Ali Rind is a civil engineer by training with a research focus in watershed hydrology. His current work examines post-fire hydrologic and ecohydrologic processes, with particular emphasis on how wildfire severity, vegetation succession, and soil alterations influence water-yield recovery in snow-fed mountainous watersheds. He uses process-based modeling to investigate long-term watershed responses to wildfire under changing climate conditions. Moazzam’s broader research interests include wildfire–water interactions, watershed resilience, and science-informed natural resource management. He aims to apply his research to support water security and environmental decision-making, particularly in fire-prone regions.
Outside academia, Moazzam is actively involved in graduate student leadership and community-building, where he helps organize social and outdoor activities such as ice skating, snowshoeing, movie nights, and group outings. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the outdoors, engaging in student initiatives, and sharing research experiences across academic and professional communities.
