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Kevin A. Haas is a Professor of Civil Engineering and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs at the Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, part of the team developing Coastal Engineering programs in Savannah. He holds a B.S. (Ohio State University, 1994), M.S. (Ohio State University), and Ph.D. (University of Delaware, 2001) in Civil/Coastal Engineering, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Delaware.
Education:
- B.S. in Civil Engineering (Distinction), The Ohio State University, 1994
- M.S. in Civil Engineering, The Ohio State University, 1997
- Ph.D. in Coastal Engineering, University of Delaware, 2001
Research Interests: Focuses on coastal dynamics, numerical modeling of nearshore circulation, sediment transport, and hydrodynamics of rip currents. Explores wave energy extraction, tidal marsh sediment transport, and applications of video-based field observations. His work bridges environmental engineering and renewable energy, emphasizing sustainable coastal systems.
Key Achievements:
- Recipient of the Delaware Sea Grant Award for outstanding Ph.D. research on rip currents
- Lead in securing a $1M educational grant for undergraduate programs at Georgia Tech
- Active in developing tidal and wave energy assessment methodologies
Grants & Labs:
- Principal investigator on projects funded by federal agencies and industry partnerships
- Conducts fieldwork and modeling at Georgia Tech's Savannah campus and coastal sites
- Collaborates with USGS, NOAA, and international teams on marine energy initiatives
