Research Assistant
PhD Student
Department of Systems Design Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
University of Waterloo
Iraj Soltani is a PhD candidate with a background in urban planning, geographic information systems (GIS), and flood risk assessment. He holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning for Transition from IUAV University of Venice and has experience working on climate resilience projects in London.
His current research focuses on integrating geospatial analysis, agent-based modelling, and managed retreat strategies to optimize disaster resilience in urban and coastal environments.