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I am a Research Director at the Water Institute. Please visit the Water Institute website for more information (https://thewaterinstitute.org/our-team).
Listed below are previous students, research associates, and post-doctoral fellows I advised at the University of New Orleans on a full-time basis.
CURRENT STUDENTS
CURRENT STUDENTS
No current students
No current students
ALUMNI
ALUMNI
Post-Doctoral and Research Scientists
Post-Doctoral and Research Scientists
Tara Yocum (Research Associate; 2017-2021)
Tara Yocum (Research Associate; 2017-2021)
M.S., The University of New Orleans (2017)
M.S., The University of New Orleans (2017)
B.S., The University of New Orleans (2014)
B.S., The University of New Orleans (2014)
Post-UNO: Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC)
Post-UNO: Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC)
Dr. Madeline Foster-Martinez (Post-doctoral associate; 2018-2019)
Dr. Madeline Foster-Martinez (Post-doctoral associate; 2018-2019)
PhD, University of California Berkeley (2017)
PhD, University of California Berkeley (2017)
M.S., University of California Berkeley (2013)
M.S., University of California Berkeley (2013)
B.E., The Cooper Union (2012)
B.E., The Cooper Union (2012)
Research Interests: Coastal fluid mechanics, Vegetation-flow interaction, Integration of natural processes and built infrastructure, Climate change impacts and mitigation, Equity and access in STEM
Research Interests: Coastal fluid mechanics, Vegetation-flow interaction, Integration of natural processes and built infrastructure, Climate change impacts and mitigation, Equity and access in STEM
Present: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New Orleans
Present: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New Orleans
Dr. Ahmed Gaweesh (post-doctoral associate; 2014-2016)
Dr. Ahmed Gaweesh (post-doctoral associate; 2014-2016)
Ph.D., University of Louisiana Lafayette (2014)
Ph.D., University of Louisiana Lafayette (2014)
Research Interests: River Hydrodynamics and Morphology, Sediment Transport in Fluvial and Delta Systems, Coastal Sediment Transport
Research Interests: River Hydrodynamics and Morphology, Sediment Transport in Fluvial and Delta Systems, Coastal Sediment Transport
Post-UNO: Hydraulic Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt
Post-UNO: Hydraulic Research Institute, Cairo, Egypt
Doctoral Students
Doctoral Students
Dr. Md Mohiuddin Sakib
Dr. Md Mohiuddin Sakib
PhD, University of New Orleans (2025)
PhD, University of New Orleans (2025)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2022)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2022)
B.S., Islamic University of Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2017)
B.S., Islamic University of Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2017)
Thesis: Mechanisms of sand bypassing during storms along Inlet interrupted coasts
Thesis: Mechanisms of sand bypassing during storms along Inlet interrupted coasts
Dr. Kevin Hanegan PE
Dr. Kevin Hanegan PE
PhD, University of New Orleans (2020)
PhD, University of New Orleans (2020)
M.S., Technical University Delft (2011)
M.S., Technical University Delft (2011)
B.S., Louisiana State University (2009)
B.S., Louisiana State University (2009)
Thesis: Morphodynamics of Transgressive Coastal Systems - Modeling allogenic and autogenic response to sea level rise and changes in sediment supply (download)
Thesis: Morphodynamics of Transgressive Coastal Systems - Modeling allogenic and autogenic response to sea level rise and changes in sediment supply (download)
Post-UNO: Coastal Engineer at Moffatt and Nichol, New Orleans
Post-UNO: Coastal Engineer at Moffatt and Nichol, New Orleans
Dr. Pricilla Souza
Dr. Pricilla Souza
PhD, University of New Orleans (2019)
PhD, University of New Orleans (2019)
M.S., Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2011)
M.S., Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2011)
B.S., Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2008)
B.S., Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2008)
Thesis: Evolution and stratigraphic architecture of tidal point bars with and without fluvial input: Influence of variable flow regimes on sediment and facies distribution, and lateral accretion (download)
Thesis: Evolution and stratigraphic architecture of tidal point bars with and without fluvial input: Influence of variable flow regimes on sediment and facies distribution, and lateral accretion (download)
Dr. Michael Eller
Dr. Michael Eller
PhD, University of New Orleans (2013)
PhD, University of New Orleans (2013)
M.S. Drexel University (2008)
M.S. Drexel University (2008)
B.S. University of Michigan (2006)
B.S. University of Michigan (2006)
Thesis: Utilizing economic and environmental data from the desalination Industry as a progressive approach to ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) commercialization (download)
Thesis: Utilizing economic and environmental data from the desalination Industry as a progressive approach to ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) commercialization (download)
MS Students
MS Students
Md Mohiuddin Sakib (MS Student)
Md Mohiuddin Sakib (MS Student)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2022)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2022)
B.S., Islamic University of Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2017)
B.S., Islamic University of Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2017)
Thesis: Storm Intensity and Forward Speed controls on back-barrier and Shoreface Sediment Dynamics along the Louisiana Coast
Thesis: Storm Intensity and Forward Speed controls on back-barrier and Shoreface Sediment Dynamics along the Louisiana Coast
Jessica Villers (MS Student)
Jessica Villers (MS Student)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2022)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2022)
B.S., Louisiana State University, 2017
B.S., Louisiana State University, 2017
Thesis: Water and Sediment Exchange at Marsh Edge Boundaries in restored and natural shorelines (download)
Thesis: Water and Sediment Exchange at Marsh Edge Boundaries in restored and natural shorelines (download)
Post-UNO: United States Geological Survey (USGS), Baton Rouge, LA
Post-UNO: United States Geological Survey (USGS), Baton Rouge, LA
Joshua Hansen (MS Student)
Joshua Hansen (MS Student)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2020)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2020)
B.S., University of Maryland (2016)
B.S., University of Maryland (2016)
Joshua Thomas
Joshua Thomas
M.S., University of New Orleans (2019)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2019)
B.S., Louisiana State University (2011)
B.S., Louisiana State University (2011)
Thesis: Evolution of Water and Sediment Flux at Mardi Gras Pass, Louisiana
Thesis: Evolution of Water and Sediment Flux at Mardi Gras Pass, Louisiana
Brittany L. Kime
Brittany L. Kime
M.S., University of New Orleans (2019)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2019)
B.S., University of Indiana - Purdue (2015)
B.S., University of Indiana - Purdue (2015)
Thesis: The Effects of Sediment Properties on Barrier Island Morphology and Processes: A Numerical Modeling Experiment (download)
Thesis: The Effects of Sediment Properties on Barrier Island Morphology and Processes: A Numerical Modeling Experiment (download)
Post-UNO: Research Scientist at the Naval Oceanographic Office, Stennis Space Center, MS
Post-UNO: Research Scientist at the Naval Oceanographic Office, Stennis Space Center, MS
Benjamin Beasley
Benjamin Beasley
M.S., University of New Orleans (2018)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2018)
B.S., University of New Orleans (2016)
B.S., University of New Orleans (2016)
Thesis: Coupled Barrier Island Shoreline and Shoreface Dynamics: Observations and Modeling in Coastal Louisiana (download)
Thesis: Coupled Barrier Island Shoreline and Shoreface Dynamics: Observations and Modeling in Coastal Louisiana (download)
Post-UNO: Coastal Scientist at Applied Coastal Science and Engineering, New Orleans, LA;Mashpee, MA
Post-UNO: Coastal Scientist at Applied Coastal Science and Engineering, New Orleans, LA;Mashpee, MA
Joshua Flathers
Joshua Flathers
M.S., University of New Orleans (2018)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2018)
B.S., University of New Orleans (2014)
B.S., University of New Orleans (2014)
Thesis: The Role of Basin Configuration and Allogenic Controls on the Stratigraphic Evolution of River Mouth Bars (download)
Thesis: The Role of Basin Configuration and Allogenic Controls on the Stratigraphic Evolution of River Mouth Bars (download)
Post-UNO: Research Scientist at US Navy, Stennis Space Center, MS, Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC)
Post-UNO: Research Scientist at US Navy, Stennis Space Center, MS, Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC)
Timothy Nelson
Timothy Nelson
M.S., University of New Orleans (2017)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2017)
B.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (2015)
B.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (2015)
Post UNO: Coastal Scientist at ARCADIS, New Orleans,
Post UNO: Coastal Scientist at ARCADIS, New Orleans,
Presently: Coastal Scientist/Modeler, Moffatt and Nichol Engineers, New Orleans, LA
Presently: Coastal Scientist/Modeler, Moffatt and Nichol Engineers, New Orleans, LA
Joshua Alarcon
Joshua Alarcon
M.S., University of New Orleans (2017)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2017)
B.S., Tulane University (2013)
B.S., Tulane University (2013)
Tara Yocum
Tara Yocum
M.S., University of New Orleans (2017)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2017)
B.S., University of New Orleans (2014)
B.S., University of New Orleans (2014)
Thesis: Growth laws for sub-delta crevasses in the Mississippi River Delta: observations and modeling (download)
Thesis: Growth laws for sub-delta crevasses in the Mississippi River Delta: observations and modeling (download)
Post UNO: Research Associate, Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences
Post UNO: Research Associate, Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences
Presently: Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC)
Presently: Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC)
Kevin Trosclair
Kevin Trosclair
M.S., University of New Orleans (2013)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2013)
B.S., Lousiana State University (1995)
B.S., Lousiana State University (1995)
Thesis: Wave transformation at a saltmarsh edge and resulting marsh edge erosion: observations and modeling (download)
Thesis: Wave transformation at a saltmarsh edge and resulting marsh edge erosion: observations and modeling (download)
Post-UNO: Stone Energy, New Orleans, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
Post-UNO: Stone Energy, New Orleans, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
Robin Schroeder
Robin Schroeder
M.S., University of New Orleans (2011)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2011)
B.S. Texas A&M University in Galveston (2005)
B.S. Texas A&M University in Galveston (2005)
Thesis: Exchange flows in an urban water body: Bayou St. John response to the removal of flood control structures, future water elevation control and water quality (download)
Thesis: Exchange flows in an urban water body: Bayou St. John response to the removal of flood control structures, future water elevation control and water quality (download)
Christopher Esposito, PhD
Christopher Esposito, PhD
M.S., University of New Orleans (2011)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2011)
B.S., Rutgers University (2003)
B.S., Rutgers University (2003)
Post-UNO: Tulane University, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (Graduated 2016)
Post-UNO: Tulane University, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (Graduated 2016)
Presently: Research Scientist at The Water Institute
Presently: Research Scientist at The Water Institute
Jenny Schindler
Jenny Schindler
M.S., University of New Orleans (2010)
M.S., University of New Orleans (2010)
B.S., University of New Orleans (2008)
B.S., University of New Orleans (2008)
Thesis: Estuarine Dynamics as a function of barrier Island transgression and wetland loss: understanding transport and exchange processes (download)
Thesis: Estuarine Dynamics as a function of barrier Island transgression and wetland loss: understanding transport and exchange processes (download)
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate Students
Leah Tevis
Leah Tevis
University of New Orleans (2020)
University of New Orleans (2020)
Project Title: Shoreface grain size distribution along deltaic headlands
Project Title: Shoreface grain size distribution along deltaic headlands
Post UNO: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Scholar, New Mexico Tech
Post UNO: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Scholar, New Mexico Tech
Nelsy Osorio
Nelsy Osorio
University of New Orleans (2019)
University of New Orleans (2019)
Project Title: Stream lateral bank migration and stability
Project Title: Stream lateral bank migration and stability
Ernesto Hernandez
Ernesto Hernandez
University of New Orleans (2019)
University of New Orleans (2019)
Project Title: Distribution and variation of grain size in tidal systems and ice raft deposits
Project Title: Distribution and variation of grain size in tidal systems and ice raft deposits
Scott Romain
Scott Romain
B.S. University of New Orleans (2017)
B.S. University of New Orleans (2017)
Project Title: Does floodplain width control meander intensity? Physical experiments of sedimentation and meandering dynamics in fluvially dominated systems
Project Title: Does floodplain width control meander intensity? Physical experiments of sedimentation and meandering dynamics in fluvially dominated systems
Camryn Martin
Camryn Martin
B.S. University of New Orleans (2016)
B.S. University of New Orleans (2016)
Project Title: Controls of tidal point bar evolution and sedimentary architecture using physical modeling
Project Title: Controls of tidal point bar evolution and sedimentary architecture using physical modeling
Jeremy Henley
Jeremy Henley
B.S. University of New Orleans (2014)
B.S. University of New Orleans (2014)
Project Title: The occurrence of stratification induced hypoxia in the Chandeleur Sound; Insights into physical controls
Project Title: The occurrence of stratification induced hypoxia in the Chandeleur Sound; Insights into physical controls
Emily Harper
Emily Harper
B.S. University of New Orleans (2014)
B.S. University of New Orleans (2014)
Project Title: Settling properties and particle size distribution of natural sand/mud mixtures
Project Title: Settling properties and particle size distribution of natural sand/mud mixtures
Angela Scheuer
Angela Scheuer
While at University of New Orleans in 2011 as sophomore
While at University of New Orleans in 2011 as sophomore
Project Title: Wave and storm surge transformation during storms in nearshore environments, along Barrier Islands and the shoreface in the Gulf of Mexico
Project Title: Wave and storm surge transformation during storms in nearshore environments, along Barrier Islands and the shoreface in the Gulf of Mexico
Post-UNO: B.S. Louisiana State University (2013)
Post-UNO: B.S. Louisiana State University (2013)
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