ADAM YOUNG

Adam Young is a Researcher at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, affiliated with the INTEGR OCEANOGRAPHY DIV. He holds a B.S. from California State Polytechnic University, SLO, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from UC San Diego. His work focuses on coastal processes, including cliff retreat mechanisms, natural hazards, and quantitative geomorphology. He employs advanced techniques like LiDAR, satellite imagery, and machine learning to monitor erosion patterns and assess coastal vulnerabilities.

Research interests include coastal cliff stability, wave-cliff interactions, and the integration of remote sensing data for environmental monitoring. His projects often involve sensor networks and large-scale datasets to track erosion hotspots and model future scenarios under climate change. Notable studies include Arctic coastal morphology analysis using machine learning and predictive modeling of shoreline changes in California using deep learning.

Key contributions include developing automated workflows for cliff change detection and advancing understanding of gravel berm dynamics and subsurface hydrology. His work bridges field observations with computational methods, informing coastal management strategies and disaster preparedness.