Dr. Djanna Koubodana Houteta is a climate and hydrology researcher and postdoctoral scientist at the Climate System Analysis Group, University of Cape Town, with expertise in hydro-climate data analysis, climate modeling, climate change impacts, extremes, and resilience. His academic training spans hydrology, earth sciences, oceanography, and physics, with specialization in climate change and water resources. He has held research and postdoctoral roles across Africa and Europe, contributing to climate services, urban resilience initiatives, hydrological and climate modeling projects, and development-oriented climate information systems. His research focuses on climate variability, projections, extremes, hydrological processes, climate–health interactions, and adaptation and mitigation strategies, supported by peer-reviewed publications with strong citation impact. He actively integrates gender-responsive and equity-focused approaches and develops research-based solutions for policy and development sectors. His professional standing is reflected through memberships in leading international scientific and policy-oriented organizations in climate, hydrology, atmospheric sciences, impact assessment, and global environmental governance, underscoring his recognition, leadership potential, and sustained contributions to climate science and applied research.