Welcome! I am a Professor of Hydraulic Engineering and Morphology at the University of Applied Sciences Koblenz, Germany, and a Guest Investigator at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), USA. My work sits at the interface of coastal hydrodynamics, natural hazard response, and resilience research, combining field campaigns, wave basin experiments, and community engagement.

I am passionate about advancing coastal and riverine resilience through science-based solutions, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world impact.

I hold a doctoral degree in Civil Engineering from the Technical University of Kaiserslautern (Germany), where I developed interdisciplinary strategies to enhance flood emergency management. My current projects include leading field deployments for the Mid-Atlantic wave sensor network (MARACOOS) and analyzing swash-zone flows under oblique wave forcing in collaboration with research labs in the U.S. and Canada.

In addition to my research, I serve as an inaugural at-large member of ASCE’s Coastal Engineering Research Council, where I advocate for elevating the voices of young professionals within the coastal engineering community.