Curriculum Vitae

B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida                      2001

M.S. Coastal & Oceanographic Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida               2004

Ph.D. Coastal & Oceanographic Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida              2008

1. Professor, Dept. Civil, Coastal, & Environmental Engineering, University of South Alabama 8/17 - Present

2. Vice President & Senior Coastal Engineer, South Coast Engineers, LLC, Fairhope, AL 1/15 – Present

3. Director, Center for Applied Coastal Engineering & Science, University of South Alabama 8/15 – Present

4. Associate Professor, Dept. Civil Engineering, University of South Alabama 8/14 – 8/17

5. Full Member, Graduate School, University of South Alabama 8/14 – Present

6. Associate Member, Graduate School, University of South Alabama 8/08 – 8/14

7. Assistant Professor, Dept. Civil Engineering, University of South Alabama 8/08 – 8/14

8. Instructor, Dept. Civil Engineering, University of South Alabama 8/07 – 8/08

9. Consultant, South Coast Engineers, LLC, Fairhope, AL 8/07 – 12/14

10. Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. Civil & Coastal Engineering, University of Florida 1/01 – 8/07

11. Research Assistant, Naval Research Lab, Stennis Space Center, MS 5/02 – 8/02

12. Field Technician, Coastal Engineering Consultants, Inc., Naples, Florida 5/99 – 9/99

13. Field Technician, SubOceanic Consultants, Inc., Naples, Florida 5/96 – 9/96

• Professional Engineer, Alabama, No. 34056

• Professional Engineer, Florida, No. 78748

• Board Certified Coastal Engineer (ACOPNE)

• USCG-OUPV Licensed Captain

• Executive Director, US Coastal Research Program

• American Shore & Beach Preservation Association

  • Board of Directors

  • President, Central Gulf Coast Chapter

  • Editorial Board Member, Shore & Beach Journal

• American Society of Civil Engineers

  • Chair, Coastal Council

  • Member, Coastal Zone Management Committee

• Science Advisory Committee Member, Stone Living Laboratory

• Advisory Council Member,  Alabama Coastal Foundation

• ASCE COPRI Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award (2023)

• Federal Highway Administration Environmental Excellence Award (2022)

• ASBPA Robert (Bob) G. Dean Coastal Academic Award, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (2021)

• Olivia Rambo McGlothren National Alumni Association Outstanding Scholar Award, University of South Alabama (2021)

• ASBPA Member of the Year Award (2018)

• “Top Prof” Award, Azalea Chapter of Mortar Board, University of South Alabama (2010, 2011, 2014)

• Andy and Carol Denny Excellence in Teaching Award, Univ. South Alabama (2013)

• College of Engineering Excellence in Research Award, Univ. South Alabama (2013)

• College of Engineering Excellence in Teaching Award, Univ. South Alabama (2013)

• Named one of USA’s 50 outstanding faculty in 50-year history (2013)

• Nominated for Bliss Medal, Society of American Military Engineers (2012)

• Outstanding Student Mentor Award, Mobile Post, Society of American Military Engineers (2012)

Peer-Reviewed

1. Virden, M.F., Temple, N.A., Webb, B.M., Sparks, E.L. 2023. Improvement of a Low-cost DIY Wave Gauge. The Journal of Extension, 61(1), Article 17.

2. Beebe, D.A., Scott, M.B., Webb, B.M., Jackson Jr., W.T. 2022 Atmospheric groundwater forcing of a subterranean estuary. Geophysical Research Letters, 49, e2021GL096154. 10 pp.

3. Dawson, K., Webb, B.M. 2022. Field measurements of boat wake attenuation in salt marshes of coastal Alabama. Shore & Beach 90(3): 68-79.

4. Darestani, Y.M., Webb, B.M., Padgett, J.E., Pennison, G.P., Fereshtehnejad, E. 2021. Fragility analysis of coastal roadways and performance assessment of coastal transportation systems subjected to flood hazards. J. Performance Constructed Facilities 35(6). 

5. Elko, N., Briggs, T.R., Benedet, L., Robertson, W., Thomson, G., Webb, B., and Garvey, K. 2021. A Century of Beach Nourishment. J. Ocean and Coastal Management 199, 1-11.

6. Morris, R.L., La Peyre, M.K., Webb, B.M., Marshall, D.A., Bilkovic, D.M., Cebrian, J., McClenachan, G., Kibler, K.M., Walters, L.J., Bushek, D., Sparks, E.L., Temple, N.A., Moody, J., Angstadt, K., Goff, J., Boswell, M., Sacks, P., and Swearer, S.E. 2021. Large‐scale variation in wave attenuation of oyster reef living shorelines and the influence of inundation duration. Ecological Applications, 31(6).

7. Temple, N.A., Sparks, E.L., Webb, B.M., Cebrian, J., Virden, M.F., Lucore, A.E., Moss, H.B. 2021. Responses of two fringing salt marsh plant species along a wave climate gradient. Marine Ecology Progress Series 675, 53-66.

8. Coogan, J., Dzwonkowski, B., Park, K., and Webb, B. 2020. Observations of restratification after a wind mixing event in a shallow highly stratified estuary. Estuaries & Coasts 43, 272-285.

9. Misra, S., Padgett, J., Barbosa, A., Webb, B. 2020. An Expert Opinion Survey on Post Hazard Restoration of Roadways and Bridges: Data and Key Insights. Earthquake Spectra 36(2), 983-1004.

10. Scyphers, S., Beck, M., Haner, J., Keeler, A., Landry, C., Webb, B. M., Grabowski, J. 2020. Designing effective incentives for living shorelines as a habitat conservation strategy along residential coasts. Conservation Letters 13(5), e12744. 10 pp.

11. Temple, N., Webb, B., Sparks, E., Linhoss, A. 2020. Low-Cost Pressure Gauges for Measuring Water Waves. Journal of Coastal Research 36(3), 661-667.

12. Webb, B.M., Douglass, S.L., Cleary, J. 2020. Contribution of relative sea-level rise to bridge failure during Hurricane Ivan. Journal of Forensic Engineering 0(0), 1-12.

13. Coogan, J., Webb, B., Smallegan, S., and Puleo, J. 2019. Geomorphic changes measured on Dauphin Island, AL, during Hurricane Nate. Shore & Beach 87(4). 8 pp.

14. Lee, J., Webb, B.M., Dzwonkowski, B., Valle Levinson, A., Lee, J. 2019. Characteristics of exchange flow in a multiple inlet diurnal estuary: Mobile Bay, Alabama. Journal of Marine Systems 191, 38-50.

15. Masoomi, H., van de Lindt, J.W., Do, T.Q., Webb, B.M. 2019. Combined wind-wave-surge hurricane-induced damage prediction for buildings. Journal of Structural Engineering 145(1).

16. Morris, R.L., Bilkovic, D.M., Boswell, M.K., Webb, B.M., et al. 2019. The application of oyster reefs in shoreline protection: Are we over‐engineering for an ecosystem engineer? Journal of Applied Ecology 56, 1703-1711.

17. Scyphers, S., Beck, M., Furman, K., Haner, J., Josephs, L., Lynskey, R., Keeler, A., Landry, C., Powers, S., Webb, B., and Grabowski, J. 2019. A Waterfront View of Coastal Hazards: Contextualizing Relationships among Geographic Exposure, Shoreline Type, and Hazard Concerns among Coastal Residents. Sustainability 11(23), 6687. 

18. Webb, B.M., Cleary, J.C. 2019. Drag-induced displacement of a simply supported bridge span during Hurricane Katrina. Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities 33(4), 13 pp.

19. Cleary, J.C., Webb, B.M., Douglass, S.L., Buhring, T., Steward, E.J. 2018. Assessment of engineering adaptations to extreme events and climate change for a simply supported interstate bridge over a shallow estuary: case study. Journal of Bridge Engineering 23(12), 12 pp.

20. Gidaris, I., Padgett, J. E., Barbosa, A. R., Chen, S., Cox, D., Webb, B., Cerato, A. 2017. Multiple-hazard fragility and restoration models of highway bridges for regional risk and resilience assessment in the U.S.: a state-of-the-art review. Journal of Structural Engineering 143(3), 17 pp.

21. Webb, B. M., Marr, C. D. 2016. Spatial variability of hydrodynamic timescales in a broad and shallow estuary: Mobile Bay, Alabama. Journal of Coastal Research 32(6), 1374-1388 doi: 10.2112/JCOASTRES-D-15-00181.1.

22. Webb, B. M., Matthews, M. T. 2014. Wave-induced scour at cylindrical piles: estimating equilibrium scour depth in a transition zone. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board 1(2436), 148-155.

23. Dzwonkowski, B., Park, K., Lee, J., Webb, B. M., Valle-Levinson, A. 2014. Spatial variability of flow over a river-influenced inner shelf in coastal Alabama during spring. Continental Shelf Research 74, 25-34.

24. Lee, J., Webb, B. M., Dzwonkowski, B., Park, K., Valle-Levinson, A. 2013. Bathymetric influences on tidal currents at the entrance to a highly stratified, shallow estuary. Continental Shelf Research 58, 1-11.

25. Webb, B. M. 2012. A personal watercraft-based system for coastal ocean mapping. Journal of Ocean Technology 7(2), 47-68.

26. Douglass, S. L., Webb, B. M., Dixon, C. R., Buhring, T. 2011. Beach profile and island cross-section manipulations in response to the oil spill. Journal of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association 79(4), 3-10.

27. Webb, B. M., King, J. N., Tutak, B., Valle-Levinson, A. 2007. Flow structure at a trifurcation near a North Florida inlet. Continental Shelf Research 27(10-11), 1528-1547.

Conference Proceedings

28. Hoch, C., Weaver, R.J., Webb, B.M., Resio, D., Ward, N., Lodge, C., Kachouie, N.N., Hopkin, O., Bouhassira, R. 2022. Predicting Near-Bed Sediment Transport Through Particle Image Velocimetry. In: Proceedings of the 37th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ASCE, Reston, VA.

29. Pennison, G.P., Webb, B.M. 2020. Transdisciplinary systems thinking: sustainability of coastal systems. In: Proceedings of the 2020 Industrial and Systems Engineering Conference, L. Cromarty, R. Shirwaiker, P. Wang (Eds.), New Orleans, LA.

30. Pennison, G.P., Webb, B.M. 2020. Coastal road system failures: cause and effect. In: Proceedings of the 2020 Industrial and Systems Engineering Conference, L. Cromarty, R. Shirwaiker, P. Wang (Eds.), New Orleans, LA.

31. Misra S., Padgett J. E., Barbosa A. R., Webb, B. 2018. Post-earthquake restoration modeling of roadways and bridges: A survey based approach. In: Proceedings of the 11th National Conference in Earthquake Engineering, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, Los Angeles, CA.

32. Pennison, G.P., Cloutier, R.J., Webb, B.M. 2018. Local coastal roads—next generation. In: Proceedings of the 2018 Industrial and Systems Engineering Conference, K. Barker, D. Berry, C. Rainwater (Eds.), Orlando, FL.

33. Servold, K., Webb, B. M., Douglass, S. L. 2015. Effects of low-crested living shoreline breakwaters on wave setup. In: Proceedings of the Conference on Coastal Structures and Solutions to Coastal Disasters, ASCE, Reston, VA. Boston, MA.

34. Webb, B. M., Allen, R. 2015. Wave transmission through artificial reef breakwaters. In: Proceedings of the Conference on Coastal Structures and Solutions to Coastal Disasters, ASCE, Reston, VA. Boston, MA.

35. Webb, B. M., Kennedy, A., Rogers, S., Gravois, U., Omar, H. 2012. A wave, water level, and structural monitoring plan for Dauphin Island, Alabama. In: Proceedings of the ATC-SEI Advances in Hurricane Engineering Conference, ASCE, Reston, VA.

36. Webb, B. M., Whelton, A. J. 2012. Near-synoptic measurements of surface water characteristics in a reservoir using a personal watercraft-based mapping system. In: Proceedings of the Hydraulic Measurement and Experimental Methods Conference, ASCE, Reston, VA.

37. Allen, R., Webb, B. M. 2011. Determination of wave transmission coefficients for oyster shell bag breakwaters. In: Proceedings of the Conference on Coastal Engineering Practice, 684-697. ASCE, Reston, VA.

38. Webb, B. M., Douglass, S. L., Dixon, C. R., Buhring, B. 2011. Application of coastal engineering principles in response to the Deepwater Horizon disaster: lessons learned in coastal Alabama. In: Proceedings of the Conference on Coastal Engineering Practice, 359-372. ASCE, Reston, VA.

39. Russ, S.H., Perepa, V., Leavesly, S., Webb, B. M. 2010. Novel low-cost salinity sensor for embedded environmental monitoring. In: Proceedings of the IEEE SoutheastCon 2010.

40. Webb, B. M., Slinn, D. N. 2008. Phase-resolving sediment transport and morphology model, In: Proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Coastal Engineering, Hamburg, Germany.

41. Webb, B. M., Slinn, D. N. 2006. Modeling bed morphology under waves and currents, In: Proceedings of the 30th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, Vol. 4, 3254-3261. San Diego, CA.

42. Puleo, J. A., Holland, T., Slinn, D. N., Smith, E., Webb, B. M. 2002. Numerical modeling of swash zone hydrodynamics. In: Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, Cardiff, Wales.

Book Chapters & Federal Guidance 

43. Webb, B. M., Hardaway, C. S., DeBerry, D. 2023. Living Shorelines: Fundamental Principles of Ecology and Engineering, J. Ross Publishing, ISBN 978-1-60427-124-9 (est. late 2023).

44. Krolak, J., Webb, B.M., Douglass, S.L., Kriebel, D., Walker, R., Girard, L., Dasenbrock, D., Habic, E., Kafalenos, R., Sharar-Salgado, D. 2021. “Congressional Report on Coastal Shoreline Erosion: American Samoa, Guam, Hawai’i, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rick, and US Virgin Islands.” Report No. FHWA-HIF-21-XXX. USDOT Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC. 329 pp.

45. Douglass, S.L., and Webb, B.M. 2020. “Highways in the Coastal Environment, 3rd Ed.” Hydraulic Engineering Circular 25. United States Department of Transportation, FHWA-HIF-19-059, Washington, DC. 434 pp.

46. Kilgore, R., Thomas Jr., W.O., Douglass, S., Webb, B., Hayhoe, K., Stoner, A., Jacobs, J.M., Thompson, D.B., Herrmann, G.R., Douglas, E., and Anderson, C. 2019. “Applying Climate Change Information to Hydrologic and Coastal Design of Transportation Infrastructure: Design Practices.” National Cooperative Highway Research Program 15-61, Transportation Research Board, The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 154 pp.

47. Kilgore, R., Thomas Jr., W.O., Douglass, S., Webb, B., Hayhoe, K., Stoner, A., Jacobs, J.M., Thompson, D.B., Herrmann, G.R., Douglas, E., and Anderson, C. 2019. “Applying Climate Change Information to Hydrologic and Coastal Design of Transportation Infrastructure: Final Report.” National Cooperative Highway Research Program 15-61, Transportation Research Board, The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 384 pp.

48. Webb, B. M., Dix, B., Douglass, S. L., Asam, S., Cherry, C., Buhring, B. 2019. “Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Highway Resilience: An Implementation Guide.” United States Department of Transportation, FHWA-HEP-19-042, Washington, DC. 229 pp.

49. Webb, B. M. 2017. “A Primer on Modeling in the Coastal Environment.” United States Department of Transportation, FHWA-HIF-18-002, Washington, DC. 72 pp.

50. Douglass, S. L., Webb, B. M., Kilgore, R. 2014. "Highways in the Coastal Environment: Assessing Extreme Events." Hydraulic Engineering Circular 25 Vol. 2. United States Department of Transportation, Washington, DC. 149 pp.

51. Russ, S. H., Webb, B. M., Holifield, J., Walker, J. 2011. PILS: Low-Cost Water-Level Monitoring, In: Environmental Monitoring, E. O. Ekundayo, (Ed.), pp. 137-156, InTech, ISBN 978-953-307-661-4, Vienna, Austria.

1. Douglass, S.L., Webb, B.M., Sharar-Salgado, D. 2023. Incorporating Sea Level Rise in Coastal Infrastructure Design. ASCE INSPIRE. Washington, DC. Nov 15-18, 2023.

2. Fernandes, D., Webb, B., Guannel, G. 2023. Exploring the Impact of Different Seagrass Species on Wave Energies and Sediment Budget in Tropical Environments. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. Providence, RI. Oct 11-13, 2023.

3. Islam, T., Webb, B. 2023. Evaluating the Impacts of Oyster Reef Breakwaters on Hydrodynamics, Morphodynamics, and Sediment Transport Using XBeach. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. Providence, RI. Oct 11-13, 2023.

4. McKay, K., Bledsoe, B., Aliu, J, Webb, B. 2023. Accelerating Use of Hybrid Infrastructure Systems in Water Resources. ASCE INSPIRE. Washington, DC. Nov 15-18, 2023.

5. Poe, R.C., Webb, B.M. 2023. Comparison of 1-D Numerical Models on Dauphin Island. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. Providence, RI. Oct 11-13, 2023.

6. Temple, N.A., Webb, B.M., Rodriguez, A., Baker, R., Hunter, A. 2023. Wave Transmission through Varying Reef Designs: Early Observations from the Alabama Comprehensive Montiroing Program. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. Providence, RI. Oct 11-13, 2023.

7. Webb, B.M. 2023. Resilient Nature-Based Solutions for Highways in the Coastal Environment. International Conference on Transportation System Resilience to Extreme Weather and Climate Change Challenges, National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, Transportation Research Board. Washington, DC. Nov 13-15, 2023.

8. Douglass, S., Krolak, J., Webb, B.M. 2022. Highways in the Coastal Environment: New USA Guidance. 37th International Conference on Coastal Engineering (ICCE), Sydney, Australia, 12/4/2022-12/9/2022.

9. Douglass, S., Webb, B.M. 2022. Updated Coastal Resilience Guidance in HEC-25 3rd Ed. National Hydraulic Engineering Conference. Atlanta, GA 8/15/2022-8/19/2022.

10. Douglass, S., Webb, B.M., Buhring, T. 2022. Practical, Quantitative Sea Level Rise Guidance for Coastal Engineers. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. Long Beach, CA 9/14/2022-9/16/2022.

11. Dwyre, L., Eberhardt, A., Jacobs, J.M., Sias, J.S., Webb, B.M. 2022. Natural and Nature-Based Features Protecting Roads from Sea Level Rise in Coastal New Hampshire. American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. Chicago, IL 12/11/2022-12/15/2022.

12. Fernandes, D., Webb, B.M., Guannel, G., Cruz-Rivera, E. 2022. Assessing the Impact of Tropical Seagrasses as NNBF in Tropical Coastal Environments. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. Long Beach, CA 9/14/2022-9/16/2022.

13. Fernandes, D., Webb, B.M., Guannel, G., Cruz-Rivera, E. 2022. Assessing the Impact of Tropical Seagrasses as NNBF in Tropical Coastal Environments. 8th Young Coastal Scientists and Engineers Conference – Americas Pensacola Beach, FL 11/4/2022-11/6/2022.

14. Hoch, C., Weaver, R.J., Ward, N., Resio, D., Webb, B.M., Lodge, C. 2022. Predicting Near-Bed Sediment Transport Through Particle Image Velocimetry. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. Long Beach, CA 9/14/2022-9/16/2022.

15. Hoch, C., Weaver, R.J., Ward, N., Resio, D., Webb, B.M., Lodge, C. 2022. Predicting Near-Bed Sediment Transport Through Particle Image Velocimetry. 37th International Conference on Coastal Engineering (ICCE). Sydney, Australia, 12/4/2022-12/9/2022.

16. Islam, T., Klee, C., Palermo, AJA., Rushton, B., Webb, B.M. 2022. Grand Isle Mitigation and Rebuilding Strategies: A Hybrid Design Approach to Reduce Shoreline Erosion and Enhance Biodiversity. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. Long Beach, CA 9/14/2022-9/16/2022.

17. Islam, T., Klee, C., Palermo, AJA, Rushton, B, Webb, B.M. 2022. Grand Isle Mitigation and Rebuilding Strategies: A Hybrid Design Approach to Reduce Shoreline Erosion and Enhance Biodiversity. 8th Young Coastal Scientists and Engineers Conference – Americas Pensacola Beach, FL 11/4/2022-11/6/2022.

18. Mazur, E., Amante, O., Puleo, J.A., Shi, F., Smallegan, S., Webb, B.M. 2022. Urban coastal flooding pathways during storm events, AGU Ocean Sciences Meeting, Honolulu, HI.

19. Poe, R, Webb, B.M. 2022. Predicting Effects of Overland Wave Propagation During Extreme Storm Events. 8th Young Coastal Scientists and Engineers Conference – Americas Pensacola Beach, FL 11/4/2022-11/6/2022.

20. Rumaker, K., Webb, B.M., Landry, B. 2022. The Modification of Low-Cost Liquid Level Sensors to Measure Wave Characteristics. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. Long Beach, CA 9/14/2022-9/16/2022.

21. Rumaker, K., Webb, B.M., Landry, B. 2022. The Modification of Low-Cost Liquid Level Sensors to Measure Wave Characteristics. 8th Young Coastal Scientists and Engineers Conference – Americas Pensacola Beach, FL 11/4/2022-11/6/2022.

22. Strong, T., Webb, B.M. 2022. Analyzing Barrier Island Community Resilience to Coastal Hazards Augmented by Sea Level Rise. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. Long Beach, CA 9/14/2022-9/16/2022.

23. Strong, T., Webb, B.M. 2022. Analyzing Barrier Island Community Resilience to Coastal Hazards Augmented by Sea Level Rise. 8th Young Coastal Scientists and Engineers Conference – Americas Pensacola Beach, FL 11/4/2022-11/6/2022.

24. Webb, B.M. 2022. Nature-Based Solutions Enhance Coastal Highway Resilience. National Hydraulic Engineering Conference. Atlanta, GA 8/15/2022-8/19/2022.

25. Webb, B.M. 2022. Using Climate Data in Hydrologic Analysis: Sea Level Rise for Design. National Hydraulic Engineering Conference. Atlanta, GA 8/15/2022-8/19/2022.

26. Webb, B.M. 2022. Vulnerability of Coastal Transportation Infrastructure to Extreme Events: Preparing for the Future. ASCE Lifelines Conference. Virtual 1/31/2022-2/4/2022.

27. Webb, B.M., Brown, B. 2022. Determining the Reliability of a Low-Cost DIY Pressure Gauge for Measuring Water Levels and Waves. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. Long Beach, CA 9/14/2022-9/16/2022.

28. Amante, O., Mazur, E., Puleo, J.A., Webb, B.M., Smallegan, S. 2021. Measurement and modeling of intra-event processes. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. New Orleans, LA 9/28/2021-10/1/2021.

29. Amante, O., Mazur, E., Puleo, J.A., Smallegan, S., Webb, B.M. 2021. Measurement and Modeling of Intra-Event Processes, 7th Young Coastal Scientists and Engineers Conference Americas, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

30. Amante, O., Mazur, E., Puleo, J.A., Smallegan, S., Webb, B.M. 2021. Measurement and modeling of intra-event processes on a steep beach, Coastal Dynamics ’21, Delft, The Netherlands.

31. Carpenter, K, Webb, B.M. 2021. Using XBeach to Simulate Future Impacts of a Living Shoreline Project in Little Lagoon, Alabama. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. New Orleans, LA 9/28/2021-10/1/2021.

32. Mazur, E., Amante, O., Puleo, J.A., Shi, F., Smallegan, S., Webb, B.M. 2021. Urban coastal flooding pathways during storm events, 7th Young Coastal Scientists and Engineers Conference Americas, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

33. Mazur, E., Amante, O., Puleo, J.A., Shi, F., Smallegan, S., Webb, B.M. 2021. Urban coastal flooding pathways during storm events, Coastal Dynamics ’21, Delft, The Netherlands.

34. McQuagge, S., Webb, B.M. 2021. Observing the Change in Wave Energy Over Dauphin Island, AL During Hurricane Nate. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. New Orleans, LA 9/28/2021-10/1/2021.

35. Webb, B.M., Douglass, S.L, Buhring, B. 2021. A Homeowner’s Bay Shoreline Stabilization Project Proves Resilient During Hurricane Sally. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. New Orleans, LA 9/28/2021-10/1/2021.

36. Webb, B.M. 2021. ASBPA Gulf Coast Chapter Update. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. New Orleans, LA 9/28/2021-10/1/2021.

37. Winter, E., Webb, B.M. 2021. Modeling Future Hydrodynamics and Morphodynamics of a Living Shoreline Project at Little Lagoon, Alabama using XBeach. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. New Orleans, LA 9/28/2021-10/1/2021.

38. Carpenter, K., Webb, B.M. 2020. Using XBeach to Simulate Future Impacts of a Living Shoreline Project in Little Lagoon, Alabama. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association, Virtual/Zoom Webinar. Oct. 13-15.

39. McQuagge, S., Webb, B.M. 2020. Observing the Change in Wave Energy over Dauphin Island, AL During Hurricane Nate. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association, Virtual/Zoom Webinar. Oct. 13-15.

40. Pennison, G.P., Webb, B.M. 2020. Coastal Road System Failures: Cause and Effect. Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers Annual Conference and Expo. Virtual Conference. Nov. 1-3.

41. Pennison, G.P., Webb, B.M. 2020. Transdisciplinary Systems Thinking: Sustainability of Coastal Systems. Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers Annual Conference and Expo. Virtual Conference. Nov. 1-3.

42. Webb, B.M. 2020. Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Highway Resilience: an Implementation Guide. The National Coastal & Estuarine Virtual Summit, Restore America’s Estuaries. Sep. 29-Oct. 1.

43. Webb, B.M., Hodges, T. 2020. Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Highway Resilience. Gulf of Mexico Alliance Mid-Year Meeting. Mobile, AL. Jan. 17.

44. Webb, B.M., Douglass, S.L., Hodges, T. 2020. Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Highway Resilience. ASCE Alabama Section Winter Meeting, Mobile, AL. Mar. 10.

45. Webb, B.M., Weber, C. 2020. Developing Engineering Guidelines for Living Shorelines: What are We Waiting for? ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association, Virtual/Zoom Webinar. Oct. 13-15.

46. Winter, E., Webb, B.M. 2020. Modeling Future Hydrodynamics and Morphodynamics of a Living Shoreline Project at Little Lagoon, Alabama Using XBeach. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association, Virtual/Zoom Webinar. Oct. 13-15.

47. Webb, B.M., Coogan, J., Smallegan, S., Puleo, J., McQuagge, S. 2020. Observations of Storm Tides, Waves, and Erosion on a Low-lying Barrier Island During Hurricane Nate. American Geophysical Union, Ocean Sciences Meeting 2020, Poster CP34C-1257.

48. Brockbank, D., Elko, N., Rosati, J.D., Stockdon, H., Webb, B.M. 2019. The US Coastal Research Program: Addressing Research Challenges through Federal, Stakeholder, and Academic Partnerships. 25th Biennial Conference of the Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation, Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation, Mobile, AL. Nov. 2-5.

49. Hodges, T., Webb, B.M. 2019. Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Highway Resilience: An Implementation Guide. International Conference on Ecology & Transportation. Sacramento, CA. Sep. 22-26.

50. Pennison, G., Webb, B.M. 2019. Using Coastal Road Failures to Improve Resiliency. International Conference on Transportation System Resilience to Natural Hazards and Extreme Weather, National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine. Washington, DC. Nov. 13-15.

51. Webb, B.M. 2019. Nature-based alternatives for Tensaw River Bridge. National Adaptation Forum. Madison, WI, April 23-25.

52. Webb, B.M., Beebe, D., Carmichael, R., Cebrian, J., Coogan, J., Cook, M., Dzwonkowski, B., Goff, J., Hieb, E., Horne, H., Kudulis, J., Lehrter, J., Smallegan, S., Thibaut, T. 2019. An interdisciplinary collaboration leads to an assessment of marsh health in Fowl River, Alabama. 33rd Annual Alabama Water Resources Conference & Symposium. Orange Beach, AL, Sep. 5-7.

53. Webb, B.M., Hodges, T. 2019. Implementing Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Highway Resilience. ASBPA National Coastal Conference, American Shore & Beach Preservation Association, Myrtle Beach, SC. Oct. 22-25.

54. Webb, B.M., Hodges, T. 2019. Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Highway Resilience. International Conference on Transportation System Resilience to Natural Hazards and Extreme Weather, National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, Washington, DC. Nov. 13-15.

55. Webb, B.M. 2018. Nature-based resilience for coastal highways. Alabama Association of Floodplain Managers Annual Conference. Orange Beach, AL, Oct 22-23.

56. Beebe, D., Carmichael, R.H., Cebrian, J., Cook, M., Dzwonkowski, B., Kudulis, J., Lehrter, J., Smallegan, S., Thibaut, T., Vittor, B., Webb, B.M. 2018. Fowl River Marsh Study: If You Try Sometimes You Just Might Find You Get What You Need. 32nd Annual Alabama Water Resources Conference & Symposium. Orange Beach, AL, Sep. 5-7.

57. Douglass, S.L., Krolak, J., Beucler, B., Webb, B.M. 2018. Advancing coastal engineering in US highways. 36th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, Abstract no. 1254. Baltimore, MD.

58. Douglass, S.L., Webb, B.M. 2018. Highways in the coastal environment. American Shore & Beach Preservation Association National Coastal Conference. Galveston, TX Oct 31 – Nov 2.

59. Groza, B., Webb, B.M. 2018. Submarine groundwater discharge as a likely driver of coastal inlet sediment dynamics at a Central Gulf lagoon. American Shore & Beach Preservation Association National Coastal Conference. Galveston, TX Oct 31 – Nov 2.

60. Pennison, G.P., Gidaris, I., Padgett, J.E., Webb, B.M. 2018. Predicting coastal roadway damage using modified dispersion functions. 36th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, Abstract no. 1315. Baltimore, MD.

61. Pennison, G.P., Webb, B.M., Padgett, J.E., Gidaris, I. 2018. Coastal roads: using failure to improve resiliency. American Shore & Beach Preservation Association National Coastal Conference. Galveston, TX Oct 31 – Nov 2.

62. Webb, B.M., Douglass, S.L, Hodges, T. 2018. Implementing nature-based solutions for coastal highway resilience. American Shore & Beach Preservation Association National Coastal Conference. Galveston, TX Oct 31 – Nov 2.

63. Webb, B.M., Scyphers, S., Cebrian, J., Gittman, R., Sharma, S., Rosati, J. 2018. Evaluating the capacity of natural and nature-based features to reduce coastal storm hazards. 36th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, Abstract no. 1429. Baltimore, MD.

64. Haynes, K., Webb, B. M. 2017. Field measurements of boat wake attenuation in coastal salt marshes. American Shore & Beach Preservation Association National Coastal Conference. Fort Lauderdale, FL Oct. 24-27.

65. Webb, B. M., Scyphers, S., Cebrian, J., Gittman, R., Sharma, S., Rosati, J. 2017. Evaluating the capacity of natural and nature-based features to reduce coastal storm hazards. American Shore & Beach Preservation Association National Coastal Conference. Fort Lauderdale, FL Oct. 24-27.

66. Webb, B. M. 2017. Mapping and analysis of sedimentation in a suburban lake. Alabama Water Resources Conference & Symposium. Orange Beach, AL, Sep. 6-8.

67. Webb, B. M., Hyman, R. 2017. Potential of living shorelines projects to protect transportation infrastructure. International Conference on Ecology & Transportation. Salt Lake City, UT, May 14-18.

68. Webb, B. M. 2016. Potential of living shorelines projects to protect transportation infrastructure. Restore America’s Estuaries Conference 8th National Summit on Coastal and Estuarine Restoration, Panel Session 7 – Green Infrastructure for Coastal Resilience. New Orleans, LA, Dec. 12-15.

69. Webb, B. M., Groza, B. 2016. Dynamics of a small tidal inlet and the search for channel stability. American Shore & Beach Preservation Association National Coastal Conference, Long Branch, NJ, Oct. 26-28.

70. Webb, B. M. 2016. Using green infrastructure to improve coastal transportation resilience. ASCE Mississippi Section Meeting, Biloxi, MS, Oct. 17-19.

71. Webb, B. M. 2016. The importance of ecology and engineering in coastal restoration: lessons learned in Alabama. National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration, Coral Springs, FL, April 18-22.

72. Webb, B. M., Douglass, S. L. 2015. Incorporating coastal engineering principles in the design, implementation, and monitoring of living shorelines. American Shore and Beach Preservation Association National Conference, New Orleans, LA, Oct. 14-16.

73. Servold, K., Webb, B. M., Douglass, S. L. 2015. Effects of low-crested living shoreline breakwaters on wave setup. Joint Coastal Conference on Coastal Structures and Solutions to Coastal Disasters, Boston, MA, Sep. 9-11.

74. Webb, B. M., Allen, R. 2015. Wave transmission through artificial reef breakwaters. Joint Conference on Conference on Coastal Structures and Solutions to Coastal Disasters, Boston, MA, Sep. 9-11.

75. Douglass, S. L., Webb, B. M., Servold, K. 2014. A primer on coastal engineering for "living shorelines." Mississippi-Alabama Bays and Bayous Symposium. Mobile, AL, Dec. 2-4.

76. Groza, B., Webb, B. M. 2014. Hydrodynamic and sediment transport modeling of Little Lagoon in Gulf Shores, Alabama, to assist with sediment bypassing and maintenance of water quality, Poster. Mississippi-Alabama Bays and Bayous Symposium. Mobile, AL, Dec. 2-4.

77. Webb, B. M., Douglass, S. L., Herder, T. 2014. Community-based restoration: a living shoreline for Mon Louis Island, Alabama. Mississippi-Alabama Bays and Bayous Symposium. Mobile, AL, Dec. 2-4.

78. Douglass, S. L., Webb, B. M., Servold, K. 2014. A primer on coastal engineering for "living shorelines." Restore America’s Estuaries 7th National Summit on Coastal and Estuarine Restoration. Washington, D.C., Nov 1-6.

79. Webb, B. M., Douglass, S. L., Herder, T. 2014. Community-based restoration: a living shoreline for Mon Louis Island, Alabama. Restore America’s Estuaries 7th National Summit on Coastal and Estuarine Restoration. Washington, D.C., Nov 1-6.

80. Webb, B. M., Matthews, M. T. 2014. Wave-induced scour at cylindrical piles: estimating equilibrium scour depth in a transition zone. Meeting of the Transportation Research Board. Washington, D.C., Jan 14-16.

81. Allen, R. J., Webb, B. M. 2013. Physical modeling of wave transmission for submerged and emergent breakwaters used in living shorelines. University of South Alabama Spring Research Forum.  Mobile, AL, March 21.

82. Allen, R. J., Marr, C., Dulaney, B., Erdman, C., Lucas, I., Thomley, K., Webb, B. M., Whelton, A. 2013. Spatial Variability of Water Quality Near the MAWSS Pump Station Intake: J.B. Converse Reservoir. American Water Works Association Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE13), PST02 - Fresh Ideas Poster Session. Denver, CO, June 9-13.

83. Douglass, S. L., Webb, B. M., Kilgore, R. 2013. Development of a manual for transportation professionals on climate change and extreme coastal events. AGU Chapman Conference on Communicating Climate Science, Abstract ID 1667366. Granby, CO, June 8-13.

84. Dzwonkowski, B., Park, K., Lee, J., Webb, B., Valle-Levinson, A. 2013. Spring seasonal velocity structure on a river-influenced inner shelf: where is the coastal current? Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography Aquatic Sciences Meeting. New Orleans, LA, Feb 17-22.

85. Gough, M., Reniers, A., Haus, B., Beron-Vera, F.J., Chen, S., Coelho, E., Griffa, A., Haza, A., Hogan, P., Huntley, H.S., Iskandarani, M., Jacobs, G., Kirwan, Jr., A.D.,  Laxague, N., Levinson, A., Lipphardt, Jr., B.L., Mariano,  A., Novelli, G., Olascoaga, M.J., Özgökmen, T., Poje, A., Ryan, E.H., Smith, C., Sulman, M., Webb, B., Wei, M. 2013. Inertial currents in the Northern Gulf of Mexico during the GLAD experiment. Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill & Ecosystem Science Conference. New Orleans, LA, Jan 21-23.

86. Marr, C. D., Webb, B. M. 2013. Hydrodynamic modeling of turnover times in Mobile Bay, Alabama and their sensitivity to tides, fluvial discharge, and meteorological forcing. Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation, November 3 - 7, San Diego, CA.

87. Marr, C. D., Webb, B. M. 2013. Spatial variability of residence time in Mobile Bay, Alabama. University of South Alabama Spring Research Forum. March 21, 2013. Mobile, AL.

88. Nettles, F., Webb, B. M. 2013. Spatial variability of water quality in Big Creek Lake, Alabama. 27th National Conference on Undergraduate Research. April 11 – 13, 2013. La Crosse, WI.

89. Servold, K., Douglass, S. L., Webb, B. M. 2013. Developing engineering guidance for the functional design of structures in living shorelines. ASBPA Annual Conference. South Padre Island, TX, Oct 22-25.

90. Servold, K., Webb, B. M., Douglass, S. L, Powers, S., Allen, R. J., Wicker, T., Harrison, D. 2013. A decision support toolkit for the functional design of structures in living shorelines. University of South Alabama Spring Research Forum, Poster 20. March 21, 2013. Mobile, AL.

91. Webb, B. M., Douglass, S. L. 2013. Monitoring coastal processes in the vicinity of Little Lagoon Pass. 56th Annual Transportation Conference. February 12 – 13, 2013. Montgomery, AL. (invited)

92. Webb, B. M., Douglass, S. L., Servold, K. 2013. Living shorelines: how much coastal engineering do you need? Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation, November 3 - 7, San Diego, CA.

93. Webb, B. M., Marr, C. 2013. Hydrodynamic timescales of Mobile Bay, AL and their Spatial Variability. Annual Conference of the Alabama Section of the American Water Resources Association. September 4 - 6, 2013. Orange Beach, AL.

94. Allen, R. J., Marr, C., Webb, B. M., Whelton, A., Dulaney, B., Erdman, C., Lucas, I., Thomley, K. 2012. Spatial Variability of Water Quality Near the MAWSS Pump Station Intake: J.B. Converse Reservoir. Alabama-Mississippi Section of the American Water Works Association Annual Conference. Mobile, Alabama. October 15 – 16.

95. Allen, R. J., Webb, B. M. 2012. Engineered reefs: a comprehensive evaluation of wave transmission through physical modeling. Mississippi-Alabama Bays and Bayous Symposium, Poster No. 21. Biloxi, MS, Nov 14-15.

96. Allen, R. J., Webb, B. M. 2012. Wave Attenuation Devices: a Comprehensive Evaluation of Wave Transmission through Physical Modeling. University of South Alabama Spring Research Forum, Poster 20. March 26 – 30, 2012. Mobile, AL.

97. Buhring, T., Webb, B. M., Douglass, S. L., Powers, S., Scyphers, S., Allen, R. J. 2012. A database on living shorelines with breakwaters: did we miss your project? Restore America’s Estuaries Conference, Poster No. PP-1. Tampa, FL, Oct 21-23.

98. Marr, C. D., Webb, B. M. 2012. Spatial Variability of Residence Time in Mobile Bay, Alabama. University of South Alabama Spring Research Forum, Poster 19. March 26 – 30, 2012. Mobile, AL.

99. Matthews, M. T., Webb, B. M. 2012. Characterizing Wave-Induced Scour Processes in a Transition Zone: a Continuum Model for Equilibrium Scour Depth at Cylindrical Piles. University of South Alabama Spring Research Forum, Poster 18. March 26 – 30, 2012. Mobile, AL.

100. Weaver, R. J., Webb, B. M. 2012. Surface water quality survey of northern Indian River Lagoon from Sebastian Inlet to Mosquito Lagoon. Eos. Trans. AGU XX (XX), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract OS21B-1750.

101. Webb, B. M., Douglass, S. L. 2012. The effects of climate change on storm surge and waves in coastal Alabama and their impact on transportation infrastructure. National Hydraulic Engineering Conference. Nashville, TN, Aug 29-31.

102. Webb, B. M., Douglass, S. L. 2012. Monitoring the coastal processes in the vicinity of Little Lagoon Pass. Alabama Department of Transportation Research Advisory Committee, July 2, 2012. Montgomery, AL. (invited)

103. Webb, B. M., Douglass, S. L., Allen, R. J., Buhring, T. 2012. Maximizing the ecological and engineering benefits of living shorelines through the effective design of breakwaters. Mississippi-Alabama Bays and Bayous Symposium. Biloxi, MS, Nov 14-15.

104. Webb, B. M., Douglass, S. L., Dixon, C. R., Buhring, B. 2012. Application of coastal engineering principles in response to the Deepwater Horizon disaster: lessons learned in coastal Alabama. 55th Annual Transportation Conference. February 23 – 24, 2012. Montgomery, AL. (invited)

105. Webb, B. M., Douglass, S. L., Powers, S., Scyphers, S., Allen, R. J., Buhring, T. 2012. Decision support tools for the design of structures in living shorelines. Restore America’s Estuaries Conference, Poster No. STP-14. Tampa, FL, Oct 21-23.

106. Webb, B. M., Rogers, S., Kennedy, A., Gravois, U., Omar, H. 2012. Measurements of storm surge and waves on Dauphin Island during Hurricane Isaac. Mississippi-Alabama Bays and Bayous Symposium. Biloxi, MS, Nov 14-15.

107. Webb, B. M., Russ, S. H., Martin, D. B. 2012. Development of an Enhanced Ocean Drifter. University of South Alabama Spring Research Forum, Poster 17. March 26 – 30, 2012. Mobile, AL.

108. Webb, B. M., Weaver, R. J. 2012. A tale of two inlets: tidal currents at two adjacent inlets in the Indian River Lagoon estuary, Florida. Eos. Trans. AGU XX (XX), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract OS21B-1751.

109. Webb, B. M., Whelton, A. J. 2012. Engaging scientists and engineers through immersive learning. South Alabama Conference on Teaching and Learning, May 14 – 15, 2012. Mobile, AL.

110. Allen, R., Webb, B. M. 2011. Determination of wave transmission coefficients for oyster shell bag breakwaters. American Shore and Beach Preservation Association, New Orleans, LA (ASBPA Student Education Award).

111. Webb, B. M. 2011. Synoptic surveys of near-surface hydrography in a Gulf of Mexico estuary. Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation, November 6 – 10, Daytona Beach, FL.

112. Lee, J., Webb, B. M. 2011. Tidal current characteristics with the diurnal tidal system in a shallow estuary. Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation, November 6 – 10, Daytona Beach, FL.

113. Ross, J. L., Webb, B. M., Dzwonkowski, B., Park, K., Valle-Levinson, A. 2011. Lagrangian observations over a region influenced by the Mobile Bay outflow plume. Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation, November 6 – 10, Daytona Beach, FL.

114. Webb, B. M. 2011. Linking objectives and outcomes assessment in electronic learning. South Alabama Conference on Teaching and Learning, Mobile, AL.

115. Webb, B. M., Russ, S., Holifield, J., Walker, J. 2011. Improving predictions of wind-generated water levels and salinity distributions in Mobile Bay. University of South Alabama Spring Research Forum, Mobile, AL.

116. Webb, B. M. 2010. Wave induced scour at coastal infrastructure. National Hydraulic Engineering Conference, Park City, UT.

117. Webb, B. M., Rogers, S., Kennedy, A. 2010. Improving wave height prediction during barrier island overtopping.  Mississippi-Alabama Bays and Bayous Symposium, Poster No. 56. Mobile, AL.

118. Webb, B. M. 2010. Improving parameterizations of stress and transport in the rippled bed regime under combined wave-current flows. Eos. Trans. AGU 91 (26), Ocean Sci. Meet. Suppl., Abstract GO35A-09.

119. Webb, B. M., Slinn, D.N. 2008. Modeling small-scale sediment transport and morphology. AGU-ASLO Joint Ocean Sci. Meet. Suppl., Abstract OS028.

120. Webb, B. M., Slinn, D. N. 2006. Modeling bed morphology under waves and currents. Eos. Trans. AGU 87 (36), Ocean Sci. Meet. Suppl., Abstract OS35E-26.

121. Webb, B. M., Slinn, D. N. 2004. Vertical distribution of radiation stress for non-linear shoaling waves. Eos. Trans. AGU 85 (47), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract OS14B-05.

122. Webb, B. M., Slinn, D. N. 2003. Three-dimensional modeling of the swash zone. Eos. Trans. AGU 84 (52), Ocean Sci. Meet. Suppl., Abstract OS12E-09.

123. Puleo, J. A., Slinn, D. N., Holland, K. T., Webb, B. M. 2002. A volume of fluid model for surf and swash zones. Eos. Trans. AGU 83 (47), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract OS71A-0250.

1. Augmenting Hurricane Sentinel Towers with Chemical and Biological Sensors; Webb (PI), Morrison (Co-PI); $549,758; 8/15/23-8/14/26; U.S. Army Engineering Research and Development Center (Dept. of the Army).

2. Surface Transportation, Sea Level Rise, and Coastal Storms: a Sustainable Pathway to Increased Resilience; Webb (PI), subaward from Auburn University; $194,700; 10/2021-09/2025; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Effects of Sea Level Rise Program).

3. Coastal Communities’ Pavement Resilience to Sea Level Rise using Natural and Nature-Based Features; Webb (PI), subaward from U. New Hampshire; $445,496; 10/2021-09/2025; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Effects of Sea Level Rise Program).

4. Comprehensive Living Shoreline Monitoring; Webb (PI), Baker (Co-PI); $2,113,332 (USA) / $3.8M (total); 03/16/21-07/31/26; RESTORE Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

5. Systems Engineering Approaches for Resilience to Coastal Hazards; Webb (PI), Smallegan (Co-PI); $825,000; 10/1/20-9/30/24; U.S. Army Engineering Research and Development Center (Dept. of the Army).

6. Little Lagoon Extended Monitoring and Research: Phase IV; Webb (PI), Beebe (Co-PI); $428,834; 5/20 – 5/26; Alabama Dept. Transportation

7. NIST Community Resilience Center of Excellence; Webb (PI); $180,429; 2/1/20-1/31/25; National Institute of Standards and Technology.

8. Barrier Island Hydrodynamics and Morphodynamics DURING an Extreme Event; Webb (PI), Smallegan (Co-PI), Puleo (Co-PI); $499,999; 10/1/19-12/30/23; U.S. Army Engineering Research and Development Center (Dept. of the Army).

9. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Living Shoreline; Webb (PI at USA); $20,243; 7/19 – 7/22; US Fish and Wildlife Service via Mississippi State University.

10. Development of an innovative turbulence mooring to advance coupled physical-biogeochemical processes; Dzwonkowski (PI), Webb (Co-PI); $24,998; 5/15/19-5/14/20; U. South Alabama.

11. Fowl River Marsh Health Assessment; Beebe (PI), Dzwonkowski (Co-PI), Webb (Co-PI), Smallegan (Co-PI); $84,394; 1/18 – 12/18; Mobile Bay National Estuary Program.

12. Little Lagoon Extended Monitoring and Research: Phase III; Webb (PI), Beebe (Co-PI); $278,853; 6/17 – 5/20; Alabama Dept. Transportation.

13. Evaluating the Capacity of Natural and Nature-Based Features to Reduce Coastal Storm Hazards; Webb (PI), Cebrian (Co-PI), Scyphers (Co-PI); $64,970; 9/16 – 8/18; U.S. Army Engineering Research and Development Center (Dept. of the Army).

14. Green Infrastructure Techniques for Coastal Highway Resilience; Webb (PI); $21,264; 8/16 – 7/17; U.S. Department of Transportation via Mississippi Dept. of Transportation

15. Lake Forest Mapping Study; Webb (PI); $5266.46; 4/16 – 8/16; City of Daphne, Alabama

16. Monitoring the Coastal Processes in the Vicinity of Little Lagoon Pass: Phase 2, Post-Construction; Webb (PI); $117,684; 9/15 - 5/17; Alabama Dept. Transportation

17. NIST Community Resilience Center of Excellence; Webb (PI) and Douglass (Co-PI); $257,335; 3/15 - 2/20; National Institute of Standards and Technology

18. Design and Fabrication of Flume for Coastal Engineering; Webb (PI); $44,356; 5/14 - 2/15; National Highway Institute / Kilgore Consulting and Management

19. Velocity and Bathymetry Mapping in the Vicinity of the US HWY 90/98 Causeway; Webb (PI); $13,500; 3/14 - 5/14; Alabama Dept. Conservation and Natural Resources / South Coast Engineers

20. Testing Service Agreement - Performance of a Floating Breakwater System; Webb (PI); $39,022; 12/13 - 3/14; Martin Ecosystems

21. Monitoring the Coastal Processes in the Vicinity of Little Lagoon Pass; Webb (PI) and Douglass (Co-PI); $197,517; 8/12 - 8/14; Alabama Dept. Transportation

22. Evaluation of Coastal Processes and Structure Design Methodologies for TNC Restoration Activities in Alabama's Coastal Waters; Webb (PI); $14,756; 2/12 - 9/12; The Nature Conservancy

23. A Decision Support Toolkit for the Functional Design of Structures in Living Shorelines; Webb (PI) and Douglass (Co-PI); $149,207; 2/12 - 2/14; Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium

24. Identifying Transport Pathways and Quantifying Exchange in Alabama's Coastal Waters: from the Shelf to the Delta; Webb (PI), Park (Co-PI) and Dzwonkowski (Co-PI); $199,223; 12/10 - 6/12; BP Rapid Gulf Research Initiative / Alabama Marine Environmental Science Consortium

25. Modeling of Circulation and Physical Transport for the Alabama Coastal Waters to Assess Transport and Distribution of Oil-Derived Substances; Park (PI), Dzwonkowski (Co-PI) and Webb (Co-PI); $129,246; 12/10 - 6/12; BP Rapid Gulf Research Initiative / Alabama Marine Environmental Science Consortium

26. Investigation of the Three Dimensional Eulerian Flow Field and Resulting Lagrangian Transport Pathways on the Alabama Shelf; Dzwonkowski (PI), Park (Co-PI) and Webb (Co-PI); $177,975; 12/10 - 6/12; BP Rapid Gulf Research Initiative / Alabama Marine Environmental Science Consortium

27. Mass Transport along the Ship Channel in Mobile Bay, Alabama; Park (PI), Dzwonkowski (Co-PI) and Webb (Co-PI); $69,277; 6/10 - 12/10; Northern Gulf Institute

28. Acquisition of a Water Quality Sonde to Measure Near-Surface Hydrocarbon Concentrations and Water Quality Indicators in Mobile Bay; Webb (PI); $79,163; 9/10 - 8/11; National Science Foundation

29. Improving Wave Height Prediction During Barrier Island Overtopping; Webb (PI), Rogers (Co-PI) and Kennedy (Co-PI); $9,599; 8/10 - Present (continuous support); Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium

30. Exploratory Research on Wave Induced Scour at Coastal Bridges; Webb (PI) and Douglass (Co-PI); $316,288; 9/08 - 9/10; Federal Highway Administration

• EG 101 Freshman Seminar

• EG 231 Engineering Economics & Ethics

• EG 360 Fluid Mechanics

• CE 360 Water Resources Engineering I

• CE 367 Hydraulics Laboratory

• CE 460 Water Resources Engineering II

• CE 432 Senior Capstone Design

• CE 490 Special Topics Courses (various)

• CE 466/566 Coast & Harbor Engineering

• CE 503 Introduction to Coastal Engineering

• CE 560 Coastal Hydrodynamics

• CE 563 Coastal Hydrodynamic Modeling

• CE 590 Special Topics Courses (Coastal Structures, NNBF for Coastal Resilience, Littoral Processes, Coastal Eng. Experiments, Hurricane Ian)