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Ceyda Polatel

Current Position/Job Title and Association: Infrastructure and Installation Resilience Engineer, USACE Jacksonville District
Education: Ph.D., University of Iowa
Biography: Dr. Polatel is the Infrastructure and Installation Resilience Engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, with prior experience with the South Florida Water Management District. She specializes in evaluating and implementing science-based methods to tackle hydrologic, hydraulic, and structural challenges in both inland and coastal environments across Florida. Dr. Polatel leads interdisciplinary initiatives aimed at translating scientific research on extreme precipitation, sea level rise, and compound flood risk into engineering workflows that promote resilient infrastructure. Her work includes integrating advanced numerical modeling and risk assessment into flood risk management and ecosystem restoration projects. Dr. Polatel collaborates extensively with universities and partner agencies to support the development of best practices for engineering applications, provide technical guidance, and offer training for the engineering workforce.

Research Interests:

• Infrastructure Resilience
• Extreme Precipitation
• Sea Level Change
• Flood Risk Management and Compound Flooding
• Numerical Modeling and Uncertainty Assessment

Specialties:

• Infrastructure and Installation Resilience
• Water Resources and Coastal Engineering
• Numerical Modeling for Flood Risk Management and Ecosystem Restoration