Dr. Masoud Irannezhad is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering (Water Resources) at the Australian University in Kuwait and a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oulu in Finland, where he completed his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering (Water Resources) in 2015. His research primarily investigates the complex interactions between the atmosphere, climate, water, and the environment, with a focus on promoting sustainable development within the context of global warming. Dr. Irannezhad has authored 44 peer-reviewed journal articles in high-impact publications, including Science, contributed to two book chapters—one notably as part of the IPCC 2021 Working Group II report (AR6)—and published one technical report. His work has garnered over 1,100 citations. Presently, his research is centered on developing the Kuwait Resilient Digital Twins System for Sustainable Urban Flash Flood Management, a project funded by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS).