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Michelle M. Irizarry-Ortiz

I have more than 20 years of experience in hydrologic modeling and statistical hydrology. I have extensive experience modeling the hydrology and water management system of south Florida and its vulnerability to climate change.

Professional Experience

  • U. S. G. S., Hydrologist, 2019-present, Orlando, Florida

  • Consulting, 2016-2019

  • South Florida Water Management District, Hydrologic Modeler, 2001-2011

Education and Certifications

  • M. S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2001

  • B. S., Civil Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, 1999

  • Florida Professional Engineer

  • Certified Climate Change Professional (CC-P)

Abstracts and Presentations

  • Irizarry-Ortiz, M., Stamm, J.F., Sumner, D., and Harmsen, E.W., 2022, Estimation of historical (1985–2005) and future (2040–2060) agricultural water use for Puerto Rico based on a soil moisture model [poster]: Frontiers in Hydrology 2022, American Geophysical Union, San Juan, P.R., June 19–24, 2022.

  • Irizarry-Ortiz, M., Stamm, J.F., Maran, C., and Obeysekera, J., 2022, Development of projected (2050–2089) precipitation depth-duration-frequency curves for south Florida based on downscaled climate model output [poster]: Frontiers in Hydrology 2022, American Geophysical Union, San Juan, P.R., June 19–24, 2022.

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