Shahid Hamid of FIU has developed the Florida Public Hurricane Loss Model in collaboration with FSU, UF, FIT, and UM. The model has been recertified by the state of Florida and will continue to be a useful tool for insurance companies and government agencies.

The model’s computer programs predict how, where, and when hurricanes form and note how the intensity could lead to structural damage. The program began in 2001 and estimates the cost to rebuild. Hamid’s team is also working on a flood risk and loss model, which should be completed in 2022. 

• Shahid Hamid