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INSTRUCTORS:
Borja Gonzalez. Reguero, Ph.D.
Jens Figlus, Ph.D.
Dr. Paul Canning
Chuck Wolf, D.Eng, PE, BCEE
Rameez Qureshi, Ph.D.
Course Length: 1 hour
Purpose and Background
These presentations were recorded at the International Conference on Coastal Engineering 2026.
Evaluating Coastal Adaptation Solutions in California Through an Integrated Framework (16 minutes)
This presentation showcases an integrated framework developed to evaluate coastal adaptation strategies across California's vulnerable coastline. Participants will learn how climate projections, coastal hazard modeling, shoreline evolution, and socioeconomic analyses can be combined to support long-term adaptation planning. The session demonstrates how adaptation measures such as dunes, reefs, and seawalls are assessed using high-resolution hydrodynamic and morphodynamic models. Attendees will explore how future flood risks evolve under sea level rise scenarios and identify potential tipping points where impacts increase rapidly. The presentation also examines benefit-cost analyses that quantify the economic performance of different adaptation solutions. Engineers will gain insight into statewide-scale decision-support tools that combine physical and socioeconomic resilience metrics. The findings provide practical guidance for selecting effective adaptation strategies under changing climate conditions.
Place-Based Coastal Flood Resilience Research and Education: A United States - Dutch Experience (18 minutes)
This presentation highlights an international education and research program focused on coastal flood resilience. Participants will learn how collaborative, interdisciplinary learning experiences can help prepare future professionals to address complex flood risk challenges. The session compares coastal resilience issues in the United States and the Netherlands through place-based research projects and field experiences. Attendees will explore how engineering, environmental science, policy, and social sciences are integrated into flood resilience education. The presentation provides examples of student-led research addressing flood risk, infrastructure adaptation, and community vulnerability. Engineers and educators will gain valuable insights into building effective international partnerships and workforce development programs. The discussion emphasizes the importance of experiential learning in preparing the next generation of coastal resilience leaders.
A National Pilot Project to Improve Coastal Adaptation & Stakeholder Engagement (15 minutes)
This presentation examines a national pilot project in the United Kingdom designed to improve coastal adaptation planning and stakeholder engagement. Participants will learn how advanced hazard modeling, coastal change visualization, and community engagement techniques can support adaptation decision-making. The session presents a case study from Bude, Cornwall, where climate change and coastal erosion pose significant risks. Attendees will explore methods used to combine flooding, erosion, wave overtopping, and shoreline evolution into a comprehensive risk assessment. The presentation also demonstrates innovative visualization tools that help communicate future coastal change scenarios to local communities. Engineers will gain insight into effective stakeholder engagement approaches and the role of communication in adaptation planning. The findings highlight how science-based visualization can improve community understanding and support adaptation investments.
Disaster Habitation Model for Quantifying Residential Habitability in Flood Mitigation Projects (13 minutes)
This presentation introduces a new methodology for quantifying residential habitability following flood disasters. Participants will learn how traditional benefit-cost analyses often fail to capture important social impacts associated with residential disruption and infrastructure failures. The session presents the Disaster Habitation Model, which evaluates how critical infrastructure services influence a community's ability to remain in or return to their homes after a disaster. Attendees will explore metrics such as habitation loss intensity, habitation loss scale, and habitation loss duration. The presentation demonstrates how system dynamics modeling can quantify the benefits of mitigation projects beyond direct economic losses. Engineers will gain practical knowledge of incorporating social resilience considerations into project evaluations. The findings provide a framework for improving mitigation planning and investment prioritization.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain how integrated coastal modeling frameworks can be used to evaluate adaptation strategies and long-term coastal resilience.
- Discuss the value of interdisciplinary and international education programs in advancing coastal flood resilience research and practice.
- Describe how stakeholder engagement and coastal visualization tools support adaptation planning and decision-making.
- Identify key habitability metrics that can be used to evaluate social benefits of flood mitigation projects.
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-test assessment (true-false, multiple choice, and/or fill in the blank questions).
Who Should Attend?
- Coastal Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Coastal Scientist
- Coastal Resilience Program Manager
- Government Coastal Zone Manager
- University Student or Researcher
How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion
To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 365 days of the course purchase.
How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?
1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]