Contributor

Duncan Bryant, PhD

Research Hydraulic Engineer, Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, ERDC

Bio

Dr. Duncan B. Bryant joined the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory after graduating from Texas A&M University. Dr. Bryant conducts research related to nearshore hydrodynamics, sediment transport and imaging measurement methods. His EWN related studies includes quantifying the engineering services provided by dune vegetation in reducing wave erosion and the transport of sediment intended for beneficial use. Dr. Bryant typically employs physical models to conduct research related to EWN.

Podcast Appearances

S6 E7 A Conversation with Passionate Dune Stewards

If you’ve ever walked along a beach, you’ve likely noticed the dunes, the mounds of sand that have been formed by the wind. But have you ever......

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Research Projects

Parametric Study of Belowground Biomass on Short-term Dune Evolution

Dunes have, and continue to be, natural or engineered features which prevent or delay flooding of inland areas by waves and storm surge. Currently,......

Applying Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) technology to the LA River to expand adaptation of EWN goals and projects

There is a great interest to restore some of the LA River back to a more natural form. However, with so many conflicting interests in the future of......

Wave attenuation of coastal mangroves during extreme water levels at near prototype scales

A number of field investigations have documented wave and surge attenuation by coastal mangrove ecosystems. These studies generally focus on low-en......

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