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Dan Cox is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University's College of Engineering. He holds the CH2MHill Professorship in Civil Engineering and is actively engaged in research related to coastal hazards and community resilience. His work bridges engineering practice with environmental and societal safety concerns.
Dr. Cox's research interests include:
- Community resilience to coastal hazards
- Tsunami and hurricane surge impacts
- Wave inundation in built and natural environments
- Wave-structure interactions
- Tsunami evacuation and life safety modeling
- Sediment transport and erosion
- Nature-based solutions for coastal protection
His research is conducted through the Coastal and Ocean Research and Engineering Education groups. Although no publications are listed in the provided text, his work appears to be centered on applied coastal engineering and disaster mitigation, with a strong emphasis on real-world impact and sustainability.
Notable awards and accolades include:
- 2013 OSU College of Engineering Research Award
- 2006 OSU College of Engineering Research Collaboration Award
- 1998 NSF CAREER Award
Dr. Cox has advised students and led research projects, though specific names are not mentioned. He has been involved in significant research initiatives, including wave experiments targeting coastal structures. There is no indication of part-time status or retirement. He is affiliated with Oregon State University in a primary, active faculty role.
Research facilities and teams associated with Dr. Cox include:
- Coastal and Ocean Research
- Engineering Education Research Group
- Use of R/V Elakha and R/V Oceanus for field studies (contextual inference from institutional assets)
