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Clinton S. Willson serves as Dean of the College of Engineering at Louisiana State University (LSU) and Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He directs the LSU Center for River Studies and holds a joint appointment with The Water Institute of the Gulf, where he leads Engineering Design and Innovation. His leadership spans academic administration, river research, and coastal restoration initiatives across multiple institutions.
His educational foundation includes:
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering (with Honors) from The Pennsylvania State University
- M.S. in Environmental Health Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin (1997)
- Postdoctoral Research at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dr. Willson's research centers on physical and numerical modeling of river flows and sediment transport, complemented by high-resolution 3D imaging of porous media systems. His work addresses critical challenges in Mississippi River Delta restoration, coastal resilience, and environmental fluid mechanics through advanced imaging techniques and computational modeling. Current projects focus on sediment diversion strategies, wave climate impacts, and innovative subsurface remediation approaches.
His publication trends reveal strong interdisciplinary integration across river engineering, coastal processes, and environmental remediation. Recent work emphasizes sediment transport dynamics in deltaic systems, wave-height trends in the Gulf of Mexico, and porous media applications for contaminant control. This research consistently bridges physical modeling, field measurements, and numerical simulations to address real-world water resource challenges.
Notable honors include:
- Sternberg Professor, Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College (2023)
- Worley Professor of Excellence and William A. Brookshire Teaching Award (2019)
- Multiple ASCE Educator Awards (2018)
- Longwell Fund Instructor of Excellence Award (2016)
- James M. Todd Technological Medal (2015)
As an academic leader, Dr. Willson mentors students through the Ogden Honors College and directs significant research initiatives including the Changing Course Design Competition. His grant portfolio supports large-scale physical modeling of the Mississippi River and collaborative projects through the Gulf of Mexico University Research Collaborative. Service roles include editorial board membership for Water journal and advisory positions with Louisiana Sea Grant and the Artificial Reef Development Council.
He directs the LSU Center for River Studies' state-of-the-art physical model of the lower Mississippi River and leads engineering design teams at The Water Institute of the Gulf. Current initiatives focus on optimizing sediment diversions for delta restoration and developing predictive models for coastal resilience under changing climate conditions.
