Coastal Resilience through Integrated Modeling of Compound Flooding Events

Presenter

Wonhyun Lee, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Professor
Bureau of Economic Geology
Jackson School of Geosciences
The University of Texas at Austin

Description

Coastal regions face increasing risks from compound flooding driven by the complex interplay of storm surge, riverine discharge, and extreme rainfall events, exacerbated by climate change. This seminar explores an integrated approach to tackle these challenges, leveraging high-fidelity numerical modeling, probabilistic ensemble simulations, and cutting-edge physics-aware neural networks. These modeling frameworks offer enhanced predictive capabilities, enabling accurate flood-inundation mapping and risk assessment under diverse scenarios. This talk will highlight ongoing efforts to address international challenges in compound flood modeling, emphasizing case studies and collaborations aimed at enhancing predictive capabilities and informing adaptive strategies. By bridging the gap between advanced modeling techniques and practical applications, these endeavors contribute to building resilient coastal systems capable of withstanding future environmental extremes.