Ali Mohammad Rezaie holds a PhD in Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure engineering from George Mason University, USA. He has a Bachelor’s in Water Resources Engineering and a Master’s in Water Resources Development from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. He has worked and taught on coastal hazards, climate change adaptation, and natural solutions in multiple US, UK, and Bangladesh research and academic institutions. His current research involves estimating the global climate risks and benefits of mangroves and coral reefs.