NEWSROOM
Coastal
Engineer Joins LSU AgCenter, Sea Grant
May
16, 2007
Dr. Hassan
Mashriqui has joined the LSU AgCenter as an assistant professor
with primary responsibilities in coastal engineering. His appointment
is jointly funded with the Louisiana Sea Grant Program.
“Dr.
Mashriqui brings with him a wealth of information and capabilities
in coastal modeling and hurricane surge flow,” said Dr.
Dan Thomas, head of the Department of Biological and Agricultural
Engineering.
Mashriqui
will develop a comprehensive extension program to support community
needs related to hurricanes, storm surge and floods, and building
or rebuilding levees. He also will provide leadership and support
for training programs for those interested in serving on levee
boards.
“With
the tremendous need for expertise in coastal processes and restoration,
the addition of Dr. Mashriqui will help the AgCenter bring information
to parishes, boards, levee districts and commissions to help protect
their communities,” said Dr. Paul Coreil, vice chancellor
and director of extension. “Dr. Mashriqui will be a conduit
for research-based information.”
Mashriqui
is a licensed professional engineer in civil engineering. He most
recently was involved in developing coastal hydrologic and hydraulic
modeling capabilities for the LSU Hurricane Center. His research
interests include coastal and inland flooding from hurricanes,
hydrodynamic and sediment transport modeling, wetland restoration,
river management, and using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
and Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) technology-based environmental
modeling.
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