
Dr Bahareh Kamranzad
Strathclyde Chancellor's Fellow
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Prize And Awards
- Finalist of the 2023 Emerging Sustainability Leader Award have
- Recipient
- 7/2023
- Exploration France 2020
- Recipient
- 2020
- Talented young scientist
- Recipient
- 2018
- Sêr Cymru II MSCA (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions) COFUND postdoctoral fellowship
- Recipient
- 2018
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Recipient
- 2016
- Awardee in student competition of 18th Congress of the Asia and Pacific Division of the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)
- Recipient
- 2012
Publications
- Assessment and future projections of storm surge using CMIP6 models in the Indo-Pacific region
- Saha Kamlesh Kumar, Kumar Prashant, Singh Anurag, Kamranzad Bahareh, Young Ian R, Rajni
- Ocean Modelling Vol 196 (2025)
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocemod.2025.102560
- Future climate projections in the global coastal ocean
- Holt Jason, Katavouta Anna, Hopkins Joanne, Amoudry Laurent O, Appendini Christian M, Arneborg Lars, Arnold Alex, Artioli Yuri, Aucan Jerome, Berx Barbara, Cagigal Laura, De Dominicis Michela, Denamiel Cléa, Galli Giovanni, Graham Jennifer A, Jacobs Zoe, Jevrejeva Svetlana, Kamranzad Bahareh, Langlais Clothilde, Larsen Morten Andreas Dahl, Lira-Loarca Andrea, Lyddon Charlotte, Mathis Moritz, Melet Angélique, Méndez Fernando, Muis Sanne, Myers Paul, O’Donovan Mairéad, Olbert Agnieszka Indiana, Palmer Matthew D, Phillips Lachlan, Polton Jeff, Buil Mercedes Pozo, Robins Peter, Ruju Andrea, Schlaefer Jodie A, Senatore Alfonso, Siedlecki Samantha, Tinker Jonathan, Verri Giorgia, Vilibić Ivica, Wei Xiaoyan, Pinardi Nadia
- Progress in Oceanography Vol 235 (2025)
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pocean.2025.103497
- Science-policy-practice insights for compound and multi-hazard risks
- Brett Lou, Bloomfield Hannah C, Bradley Anna, Champion Adrian, De Angeli Silvia, de Ruiter Marleen C, B. Guerreiro Selma, Hillier John, Jaroszweski David, Kamranzad Bahareh, Keinänen-Toivola Minna M, Kornhuber Kai, Küpfer Katharina, Manning Colin, Mattu Kanzis, Murtagh Ellie, Murray Virginia, Ní Bhreasail Áine, O'Loughlin Fiachra, Parker Chris, Pregnolato Maria, M. Ramos Alexander, Schlumberger Julius, Theochari Dimitria, Ward Philip, Wessels Anke, White Christopher J
- Meteorological Applications Vol 32 (2025)
- https://doi.org/10.1002/met.70043
- Evaluation of Australian offshore wind and wave energy resources for joint exploitation
- Hosseinzadeh Shabnam, Stewart Rodney A, Kamranzad Bahareh, Etemad-Shahidi Amir
- Ocean Engineering Vol 328 (2025)
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2025.121066
- Offshore Wind Farms (OWF) - planning for the future: will metocean conditions change?
- Lewis Matt, Gournay Elie, Collins Connor, Hay Kenny, Pintilie Florin, Nisbet Iain, Goward-Brown Alice, Kamranzad Bahareh, Lemos Gil
- Next Generation Challenges in Energy-Climate Modelling Workshop 2024
(2024) - Wind-wave climate changes and their impacts
- Casas-Prat Mercè, Hemer Mark A, Dodet Guillaume, Morim Joao, Wang Xiaolan L, Mori Nobuhito, Young Ian, Erikson Li, Kamranzad Bahareh, Kumar Prashant, Menéndez Melisa, Feng Yang
- Nature Reviews Earth & Environment Vol 5, pp. 23-42 (2024)
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s43017-023-00502-0
Research Interests
Broad Area of Interest
- Physical Oceanography, Coastal Engineering and Ocean Climate
- Coastal Hazards, Protection and Resilience
Specific Research Topics:
- Climate Change Impact: on oceanic conditions and coastal processes, regional downscaling of climate projections
- Ocean Renewable Energies (OREs): wave energy, offshore wind, and hybrid energy, sustainability of OREs in a changing climate
- Long-Term Variations: long-term changes in coastal ocean climate, coastal zone classification
- Extreme Events: Marine Heatwave, Extreme Ocean Climate, Extreme Value Analysis (EVA)
Methodologies:
- Advanced numerical modelling
- Soft computing methods and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Hybrid models
- Data assimilation methods
The focus of my research is to contribute towards achieving net-zero emission targets through the development of sustainable OREs while considering the effects of a changing climate. The significance of this research extends to the human condition, including the well-being and livelihoods of coastal populations, by providing robust estimates of clean energy production, enhancing the resilience and protection of coastal environments, and supporting a sustainable Sato-Umi (the Japanese term for the coastal areas affected by human interaction with the sea), in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
For potential collaborations or any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Professional Activities
- AI in Ocean and Coastal Modelling: Research Trends and Editorial Insights
- Speaker
- 5/6/2025
- Scottish Fluid Mechanics Meeting 2025
- Participant
- 28/5/2025
- Sustainability of Wave Energy Around the UK in a Changing Climate: Insights from Ocean Wave Climate Variations Across Time Scales
- Speaker
- 14/5/2025
- CEE Departmental Seminars
- Organiser
- 13/5/2025
- Coastal Resilience in a Changing Climate: Challenges and Opportunities, Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland
- Speaker
- 22/1/2025
- Sustainable Coasts in a Changing Climate, ISPF-Transnational perspectives NBS, water and food security in Scotland and Egypt, seminar & workshop, in collaboration with the University of Ain Shams, Egypt
- Speaker
- 6/12/2024
Projects
- Impact of Marine Heatwaves on Sea Ice for Arctic Navigational Safety
- Kamranzad, Bahareh (Principal Investigator)
- 01-Jan-2025 - 31-Jan-2026
- Hybrid Ocean Renewables in A Changing Climate
- Kamranzad, Bahareh (Principal Investigator) Suryasentana, Stephen (Co-investigator) Jia, Laibing (Co-investigator) Arredondo Galeana, Abel (Co-investigator)
- EPSRC Research Excellence Award Studentship
- 01-Jan-2024 - 01-Jan-2028
- DTP 2224 University of Strathclyde | McWhirter, John-Luke
- Kamranzad, Bahareh (Principal Investigator) Suryasentana, Stephen (Co-investigator) McWhirter, John-Luke (Research Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2024 - 01-Jan-2028
- DTP 2224 University of Strathclyde | Mckenzie-Barnes, Holly
- Phoenix, Vernon (Principal Investigator) Kamranzad, Bahareh (Co-investigator) Mckenzie-Barnes, Holly (Research Co-investigator)
- 01-Jan-2024 - 01-Jan-2028
- Climate change impact on sustainability of wave energy resources in NE Asia and Japan
- Kamranzad, Bahareh (Principal Investigator)
- Among the renewable energies and ocean resources, wave energy has been less investigated due to high Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) associated with uncertainties in energy production estimations. However, development in the extraction technology is fast and the efficiency and suitability of wave energy exploitation depend on the areas where the technology is deployed, and it affects the estimated LCOE. Recent achievements in wave energy studies show that considering factors such as short-term variations and long-term changes are important in locating suitable sites with higher efficiency. The main purposes of this research are:
1. To identify the suitable sites in the study area for the most efficient energy production from waves
2. To assess the impact of climate change on locating suitable sites for energy extraction and energy production - 01-Jan-2020 - 30-Jan-2022
- Wave energy resource characterization for Sri Lanka in a changing ocean climate
- Karunarathna, Harshinie (Principal Investigator) Kamranzad, Bahareh (Academic) de Silva, Kasun (Co-investigator) Rathnasooriya, Harsha (Co-investigator) Maduwantha, Pravin (Researcher)
- 01-Jan-2019 - 30-Jan-2019
Contact
Dr
Bahareh
Kamranzad
Strathclyde Chancellor's Fellow
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Email: bahareh.kamranzad@strath.ac.uk
Tel: Unlisted