Suzana IlicView profile
Senior Lecturer
Suzana Ilic is a Senior Lecturer at the Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, specializing in coastal processes and management. Her research focuses on understanding coastal hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and morphological changes along coastlines. She develops practical tools for coastal managers to predict future changes, addressing complex challenges of coastal structures' influence on natural systems including shoreline evolution, water quality, and habitat preservation. Dr. Ilic's research interests center on coastal hydrodynamics and sediment transport processes, with emphasis on developing predictive tools for coastal management. Her work aligns with major environmental initiatives including the Foresight programme on coastal flooding and erosion, Water Framework directives, and offshore sustainable energy development. She employs integrated methodologies combining field monitoring, numerical modeling, and community engagement to address contemporary coastal challenges. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on coastal morphodynamics, with increasing attention to interdisciplinary approaches connecting physical processes with social dimensions of coastal management. The research spans multiple geographical contexts including the UK's Holderness coast and Morecambe Bay, as well as international sites like Croatia, reflecting her global perspective on coastal challenges. Dr. Ilic actively supervises PhD students including Juan Montalvan Lume and leads significant research projects such as NERCOUTE Inclusive Natural Environment Futures (2025-2026) and Adaptation Pathways (2025-2026). Her professional engagement extends to the North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee and various workshops, demonstrating her commitment to translating research into practical coastal management solutions.
