Jen Lomberk, an attorney specializing in environmental law and policy, recently joined the CCS Advisory Board. Lomberk has worked on projects spanning a broad spectrum of environmental issues ranging from stormwater regulation in the state of Florida to national park… Read More
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Lily Du
Dr. Lili Du’s research integrates optimization, network modeling, machine learning, control, and data analytics approaches into transportation system analysis with the main focuses on autonomous vehicle (AV), connected vehicle (CV), connected and automated vehicle (CAV), and electric vehicle (EV) impacts,… Read More
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Collin Ortals
Collin Ortals is conducting his PhD research under the guidance of Center for Coastal Solutions Director, Dr. Christine Angelini. Collin’s work is primarily located in the Matlacha Pass (Florida), a key waterway that connects the Caloosahatchee and Charlotte Harbor estuaries.… Read More
ADVISORY BOARD SPOTLIGHT: Heather W. Barron
Heather W. Barron, DVM, Dipl. ABVP‐avian, CertAqV Medical and Research Director, Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) Dr. Heather Barron has been the Medical and Research Director and Head Veterinarian of the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)… Read More
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Peter Ifju
Professor Peter Ifju is a faculty member in the UF Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department and specializes in unmanned aircraft systems (drones) development for natural resource applications. He also works extensively on micro air vehicles, composite material characterization, and experimental… Read More
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Carola Forlini
Carola Forlini is a PhD student in Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering under the mentorship of Dr. Alex Sheremet (University of Florida, ESSIE). Carola holds a Bachelor’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering, a Master’s in Civil Engineering with a focus in… Read More
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Maria Fernanda Gastelu Barcena
Fernanda Gastelu is collaborating with the Center for Coastal Solutions on estuarine hydrodynamics, with a focus on understanding the exchange flows in the tidal inlets that surround Sanibel Island, Florida. Fernanda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences from Universidad… Read More
ADVISORY BOARD SPOTLIGHT: Drew D. Jeter
Drew D. Jeter, who leads AECOM’s Global Program Management business, recently joined the CCS Advisory Board. Drew has 36 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry, including leading a wide array of programs, projects, and organizations in engineering,… Read More
ADVISORY BOARD SPOTLIGHT: Elizabeth Gadsby
Elizabeth Gadsby, Ph.D. is a passionate University of Florida alumna. She met her husband, James Gadsby, at UF in a romantic encounter retold in the UF Alumni magazine. Almost 30 years later, Elizabeth and James recently moved back to Gainesville,… Read More
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Ron Fick
Ron Fick is a PhD candidate in Computer and Information Science and Engineering working with Dr. Paul Gader. Growing up in Palm Beach, Ron developed a connection with the Florida ecosystem and coastline. He grew up playing golf and fishing… Read More