Dr. Jane Smith is a research professor at the University of Florida and an emeritus senior research scientist at US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). Her research focus is on coastal hydrodynamics, including near shore waves and currents, shallow-water wave processes, and storm surge. Her projects include theoretical and numerical studies as well as laboratory and field experimentation. Smith is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a distinguished member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.