My research focuses on coastal hydrodynamics, compound flooding, wave attenuation, and the use of nature-based solutions such as engineered reefs for coastal resilience.
Development of a regional 1D–2D hydrodynamic model for the Texas Gulf Coast integrating river discharge, storm surge, sea-level rise (SLR), and vertical land motion (VLM) using MIKE+ and MIKE 21 FM. The model produces high-resolution flood maps for 5–50 year events.
Numerical evaluation of various engineered reef configurations in fetch-limited bays such as Port Lavaca to quantify reductions in wave height, power flux, and radiation stress during extreme storm conditions.
Ten-year salinity simulations for Matagorda Bay to predict oyster habitat suitability. This research includes analyzing salinity hotspots, freshwater inflow impacts, and hurricane effects.