Nobuhisa Kobayashi

Nobuhisa Kobayashi is a Professor in the Department of Ocean Engineering at the University of Delaware. His research focuses on coastal and ocean disasters, swash hydrodynamics, sediment transport mechanics, and coastal structure resilience. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT and degrees from Kyoto University.

Education:

• Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Master of Engineering, Kyoto University
• Bachelor of Engineering, Kyoto University

Research interests include wave-structure interaction, beach erosion mechanisms, and the development of numerical models like CSHORE for coastal processes. His work addresses coastal protection strategies, sediment transport validation, and the impact of climate change on coastal systems.

Key contributions include studies on rubble mound breakwaters, wave overtopping prediction, and the evolution of nourished beaches in Thailand. His research integrates laboratory experiments, field data, and computational modeling to advance coastal engineering practices.

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Advising/grants: No specific advisees or grant details are provided here, but his extensive publications suggest active involvement in graduate student mentorship and research funding.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Ocean Engineering Lab at the University of Delaware, focusing on coastal hydraulics and sediment dynamics.