معرفی
Matthew V. Bilskie is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia's School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural & Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on coastal hydrodynamics, storm surge modeling, and nature-based solutions for flood mitigation. He leads the Coastal Ocean Analysis and Simulation Team (COAST), which develops computational models to simulate coastal processes. Key areas include hurricane impacts, compound flooding, and ecosystem resilience.
Dr. Bilskie's work integrates engineering, ecology, and policy to address climate change challenges. He has collaborated on projects assessing flood vulnerability, barrier island dynamics, and the effectiveness of natural features like wetlands and oyster reefs. His team produces tools for decision-makers, including real-time forecasting systems and inundation maps.
- Key Projects: Compound Flood Manual of Practice, ASCE guidelines, Savannah flood vulnerability mapping
- Research Themes: Coastal resilience, climate adaptation, interdisciplinary modeling
- Tools Developed: PyVF (LiDAR analysis), COAMPS-TC ensemble models
He holds a Ph.D. and has published extensively on topics like marsh attenuation, levee setbacks, and socio-economic flood risk assessments in coastal regions.
