Brian Bledsoe

Brian Bledsoe is a Professor at the University of Georgia (UGA), serving as the founding director of the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems. He holds a Ph.D. and is a Professional Engineer (P.E.). His career spans over 35 years in civil engineering, hydrology, and environmental science across private and public sectors, including roles as a consulting engineer, watershed restoration specialist, and coordinator of state water quality programs.

His research focuses on resilient infrastructure systems, water resources management, flood mitigation, ecosystem restoration, and community resilience. Notable areas include levee setbacks, urban stream management equity, and nature-based solutions for river corridors. He leads interdisciplinary projects funded by NSF, DoD, EPA, USDA, and private partners.

Brian’s work integrates engineering, ecology, and policy to address climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation. He has pioneered methods for flood protection modeling, green infrastructure scalability, and equitable distribution of environmental benefits. His research emphasizes probabilistic flood hazard mapping, septic system vulnerability, and hydrological impacts of land-use changes.

Brian’s professional activities include advising on infrastructure resilience, serving on advisory boards, and guiding graduate students. His Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems at UGA is a hub for innovative cross-disciplinary projects addressing global infrastructure challenges. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his extensive contributions to environmental engineering mark him as a leading figure in his field.

Grants and funding sources include NSF, Department of Defense, EPA, USDA, and state/local government partnerships. His work often bridges academic research with practical applications, such as designing flood-resistant infrastructure and restoring degraded ecosystems.

He is affiliated with the School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural & Mechanical Engineering at UGA, where he contributes to academic programs and advises on engineering policy and sustainability initiatives.