Ph.D. Students
PhD Student
Laila’s research focuses on understanding how climate change is reshaping marine ecosystems and ocean dynamics. Her work spans seagrass ecology during her undergraduate studies, Indian Ocean Dipole climate modeling in her master’s research, and oyster reef restoration in New York City. She works at the intersection of conservation, biology, and predictive modeling to guide resilient, science-driven restoration planning. As a Red Sea native, she aims to bring this research home to support resilient coastal ecosystems in the region.
Laila’s research focuses on understanding how climate change is reshaping marine ecosystems and ocean dynamics. Her work spans seagrass ecology during her undergraduate studies, Indian Ocean Dipole climate modeling in her master’s research, and oyster reef restoration in New York City. She works at the intersection of conservation, biology, and predictive modeling to guide resilient, science-driven restoration planning. As a Red Sea native, she aims to bring this research home to support resilient coastal ecosystems in the region.
Bachelor's of Science , Environmental Science concentration in atmospheric and oceanic science, University of california los angeles UCLA, 2024
Bachelor's of Arts , Education, University of california los angeles UCLA, 2024
Master's, Climate, Columbia University, 2025