Curious about the Coast. Committed to People.

I study beaches and dunes - how wind moves sand, how coasts respond to storms and flooding, how people shape these dynamic landscapes, and what the science can teach us about living with a changing coast.

As a Professor of Geography at the University of South Carolina and founder of WINDlab. My work connects coastal research with mentoring, collaboration, and science communication—bringing together students, scientists, coastal communities, and decision-makers.