Mostafa Sameer is a Graduate Research Assistant at Florida International University, where he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering and urban resilience. His research uses advanced methods like system-aware digital twins, detailed fragility portfolios, and machine learning to understand the effects of hurricanes and other hazards, aiming to improve how urban infrastructure performs and withstands these challenges. He has conducted GIS-based flood risk analysis, collaborated with the Florida Building Commission (FBC) on wind driven rain (WDR) intrusion testing, and contributed to systematic reviews on disaster resilience in Bangladesh. Before joining FIU, he worked as a graduate research assistant at Wayne State University, where he focused on autonomous vehicle simulation, V2X protocol integration, and transportation safety modeling. His professional background includes structural design, seismic retrofitting, and quality assurance in large-scale construction projects in the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Bangladesh. He is a recipient of multiple academic awards and has presented his work at national and international conferences.