Staff

Krishna Kafle (October 2026–present) is a Master’s student in the NRES Environmental Science program at UNBC. His research focuses on understanding the impacts of forest disturbance on watershed hydrology through hydrological modelling. With a strong background in geographic information systems (GIS), geospatial analysis, and Python-based workflows, Krishna supports students in developing GIS skills and applying geospatial tools to their academic and research projects

Nisarga Sharma (October 2026–present) is an M.Sc. student in the NRES program at UNBC, where his research focuses on flavours of atmospheric rivers and their influence on streamflow in British Columbia. With a background in physics, mathematics, and statistics, he has experience in quantitative data analysis, Python and R programming, basic geospatial data processing, and machine learning. Through his research and teaching experience, he looks forward to helping students develop their skills in data analysis, statistical methods, coding, and data visualization.

 Shirin Mohrehkesh (October 2026–Present) is a PhD student in the NRES Program. Her research explores what makes greenspaces truly accessible, usable, and meaningful for young adults, with a particular focus on the gap between measured access and lived experience. With a strong background in urban planning and mixed-methods research, Shirin has experience in focus group facilitation, qualitative data analysis using NVivo, research reporting, and community-engaged research. As both a TA and RA, she has supported students at every stage of the research process. As a member of the Qualitative Team at AAH, she enjoys helping students develop research skills, navigate research methods, and successfully complete their academic and research projects.

Hani Safaei (2025 Jan – present) is a PhD candidate in the NRES program at the Engineering Department, conducting research on risk assessment in sustainable construction, with a focus on project performance, safety, and deep learning methodologies. With experience as a research assistant and teaching assistant, she has presented at multiple academic conferences and reviewed manuscripts for several international journals. Her expertise includes scientific writing and communication, knowledge mobilization, data visualization, and effective presentation of research findings in academic papers and presentations. Beyond academia, she works in data and marketing analytics, leveraging data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making, and contributes to grant writing, funding proposals, and budget development. Hani is passionate about helping students and researchers communicate complex ideas clearly, present data effectively, and translate research into accessible, impactful knowledge.

Amir Sahraei (2025 Sept – present) is a Ph.D. student in the NRES program, where his research focuses on flow dynamics over and through beaver dams under ice-covered conditions. With a strong background in technical writing and experience as a TA and RA, he is excited to guide students in scientific writing, manuscript revision, professional communication, and presentation skills.