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Center for Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing

The Center for Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing is a hydrology group at the University of California, Irvine directed by Dr. Soroosh Sorooshian.

Welcome to the page for the Center for Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing. As and informal interdisciplinary group, the center currently brings together faculty and researchers from the departments civil and environmental engineering and earth system science in the university of California, Irvine. Our group jointly conducts research aiming to advance the knowledge of the water and energ

y cycle at scales ranging from the local watersheds to continental scales. Our main focus is land-surface hydrologic processes, their spatial and temporal variability, and the use of remote sensing information and computer models to improve both our understanding of these processes and our ability to model them in order to predict the impacts natural and anthropogenic variabilities on water resources. The majority of CHRS research activities are funded by NASA, NOAA, and NSF. Please take a look at some of our projects. Rainsphere: http://rainsphere.eng.uci.edu/
iRain: http://irain.eng.uci.edu/

Our iRain app is also avaliable on the Apple App store and Google Play store. Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/irain-uci/id982858283?mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=irain.app&hl=en

06/05/2026

🌎 Introducing EarthAI: Certificate in AI for Environmental Intelligence: a new live online program from UCI Samueli School of Engineering and the Center for Hydrometeorology & Remote Sensing (CHRS).

Designed for motivated high school students and other learners, this certificate program offers an immersive introduction to how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we understand and protect our planet, from climate modeling and satellite remote sensing to weather forecasting and environmental monitoring.

Participants will:
🛰️ Learn directly from UCI faculty and CHRS researchers
🤖 Explore real-world applications of AI in Earth and environmental sciences
🎓 Earn a UCI certificate to strengthen college applications and academic portfolios

📍 Live Online
📅 August 17–21, 2026 | 6–9pm PST
🔗 Learn more & register: EarthAI.eng.uci.edu

Whether you're a student exploring future career paths or an educator looking to share this opportunity with your network, we'd love your help spreading the word.

04/22/2026

The entire CHRS team is thrilled to celebrate our Center Director, Prof. Amir AghaKouchak, on being named the U.S. champion of the Frontiers Planet Prize!
His groundbreaking contributions, from developing a widely used global rainfall data record to building global drought monitoring and prediction systems, have advanced the science of climate hazards and helped communities worldwide become more resilient.
Congratulations, Prof. AghaKouchak! This honor reflects both your scientific excellence and your dedication to protecting our planet. We're incredibly proud of you. 👏 🌎

April 22, 2026 - In the six decades since it was founded, UC Irvine has garnered a reputation as an engine of solutions-oriented research and innovation. Having been on campus for a quarter of those 60 years, Amir AghaKouchak, Chancellor’s Professor of civil and environmental engineering and direc...

03/18/2026

🎓🚀 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: EXPERIENCE AI AT UC IRVINE THIS SUMMER! 🚀🎓

🔥 1-Week Program: AI for Environmental Intelligence
👉 Learn how AI is used to tackle climate change, disasters, and real-world challenges
👉 Work with professors and researchers at UC Irvine
👉 Experience hands-on projects
👉 🌌 Visit NASA JPL — where cutting-edge space missions are built

🎯 BONUS OPPORTUNITIES:
✔️ Guidance on preparing for U.S. college applications (including UC Irvine & top universities)
✔️ Build a standout academic profile

🌐 Learn more: https://earthai.eng.uci.edu/

📩 Spots are limited — apply early!

03/03/2024

UCI Homecoming Festival 2024!

11/28/2023

CHRS 20 Years of Excellence

This video celebrates the 20th anniversary of the establishment and growth of the Center for Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing (CHRS) at UC Irvine.

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