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Dr. Amanda Tritinger is the deputy program manager for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering With Nature (EWN) Program. She is also a distinguished research hydraulic engineer specializing in coastal engineering, with a particular emphasis on numerical modeling. Stationed at the US Army Engineering Research and Development Center’s Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (ERDC’s CHL), she collaborates extensively across ERDC Labs, USACE Districts, and external partners. Driven by a steadfast commitment to advancing coastal resilience, her research aims to foster a more resilient future for America’s coastal communities.
Her dedication and contributions have been recognized with accolades including the ERDC’s CHL’s Team Member Award and CHL’s Achievement of Army Award in 2020, the Department of the Army’s Achievement of Army Medal in 2021, and the Department of the Army’s Commendation Medal in 2022 . Additionally, she is a graduate of Leadership and Development and actively participates in EWN research collaboration through the Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN). She is an active American Shore and Beach Organization member and in the ADvanced CIRCulation numerical modeling developers’ community.
Dr. Tritinger earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in environmental engineering from the University of Central Florida, her Master of Science Degree in civil engineering from the University of North Florida, and her Doctor of Philosophy Degree in coastal and oceanographic engineering from the University of Florida. Dr. Tritinger is also a registered Professional Engineer.
Dr. Tritinger lives in Vicksburg, MS and shares her home with her husband and dog. Outside of her professional endeavors, she channels her passion into renovating her historic home.
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