Stephanie M. Patch

Dr. Stephanie M. Patch is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Coastal, and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Alabama's College of Engineering. Her research focuses on coastal engineering challenges, particularly beach erosion dynamics and the interaction between natural processes and engineered structures during extreme events like hurricanes.

Education:

• Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech
• M.S. Civil Engineering, Georgia Tech Savannah
• B.S. Civil Engineering, Georgia Tech Savannah

Research Interests: Dr. Patch investigates short- and long-term coastal erosion mechanisms, wave and surge impacts on barrier islands, and numerical modeling applications for coastal resilience. Her recent work examines Hurricane Sandy's effects on New Jersey and Virginia barrier systems, emphasizing adaptive strategies under rising sea levels.

Publications Trends: Her articles address coastal infrastructure resilience, hurricane geomorphological impacts, and adaptation strategies using advanced numerical simulations. Key themes include sea-level rise mitigation, post-disaster assessment, and coastal policy frameworks.

Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grant details listed in the profile.

Labs/Teams: Active in coastal modeling and field measurement initiatives, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed here.