Iñigo J. Losada
استاد · Climate change risk and adaptation in coastal areas
Graz University of Technologyمعرفی
Iñigo J. Losada is a Full Professor at the School of Civil Engineering, University of Cantabria, and Research Director at the Environmental Hydraulics Institute (IHCantabria). He co-founded the Cantabria-Cornell Engineering Exchange Program and serves as Scientific Director of the Cantabria Coastal and Ocean Wave Basin. His work focuses on coastal dynamics, climate change adaptation, and ocean renewable energy.
- Coordinating Lead Author for IPCC reports (2014-2019)
- Editor-in-Chief of Coastal Engineering
- Ranked 2nd in Ocean Engineering citations (1992-2019)
His research emphasizes:
- Coastal protection using green and grey solutions
- Wave interaction modeling with coastal features
- Climate change risk assessment and adaptation
- Wind and wave energy conversion systems
Recent publications analyze global wave power variability, coral reef flood protection benefits, and nature-based coastal defenses. His work bridges experimental facilities (Cantabria Coastal Basin) with policy impact across 25+ countries.
Scientific Awards
- King Jaime I Award (2018)
- John G. Moffat-Frank E. Nichol Award (2017)
- Navy Medal of Merit (2017)
- Member of Spanish Royal Academy of Engineering
Losada has led over 25 EU/national projects, >80 technology transfer initiatives, and supervised 23 PhD students, shaping coastal protection policies and ocean energy development in Europe. His experimental infrastructure ranks 6th globally in Ocean Engineering (Shanghai Ranking, 2017).
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