Ibrahim Demir is the Michael A. Fitts Presidential Chair in Environmental Informatics and Artificial Intelligence at Tulane University, where he also serves in the Department of River-Coastal Science and Engineering and as a core member of the Tulane ByWater Institute. Leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence and data science, Demir develops innovative environmental information systems, notably creating early warning systems and digital twins for disasters. His pioneering research is widely recognized through 200+ peer-reviewed publications. He is leading the Hydroinformatics Lab, focusing on intelligent disaster analytics systems, and augmented and virtual reality for environmental monitoring. Demir holds a PhD from the University of Georgia. He also serves as the Chair of the International Joint Committee on Hydroinformatics (IAHR/IWA).