Coastal Engineering Division

The Coastal Engineering Division specializes in designing and managing structures and solutions to protect coastlines from erosion, flooding, and storm damage. They study how waves, tides, and currents interact with the shoreline to develop engineering projects like seawalls, breakwaters, and levees. Their goal is to safeguard communities, ecosystems, and infrastructure while allowing for sustainable use of coastal areas. By analyzing shoreline processes and environmental conditions, they create effective, resilient solutions to preserve coastal regions amid changing climate and sea levels.