Ping Wang

Ping Wang is a Professor in the School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida. His research focuses on coastal geology, sedimentary processes, and coastal engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of South Florida (1995). His expertise includes coastal sediment transport, hurricane impacts, and beach nourishment strategies.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of South Florida, 1995

Research Interests:

• Coastal morphodynamics and sediment transport mechanisms
• Impact of hurricanes on barrier island systems
• Beach nourishment performance and coastal resilience
• Geoarchaeology of coastal sites

Recent Work:

• Analyzing hurricane-induced sediment transport patterns (2025)
• Evaluating long-term effects of cyclic beach nourishment (2025)
• Investigating tidal circulation modifications in McKay Bay (2025)

Advising:

• Current advisees include Jacob Adam, Kirsten Bendik, and others
• Focus on training students in field and remote sensing techniques

Labs/Teams: Engaged in USF's coastal research initiatives, leveraging UAVs and numerical modeling for coastal monitoring.