About us

The coastal and freshwater hydrodynamics research group explores the dynamic interactions between hydrodynamic and sedimentary processes, ecosystems and anthropogenic structures that determine the characteristics of the world’s shallow aquatic environments and their fringes. We investigate the evolution of coastal landscapes and ecosystems and how they respond to changing marine, terrestrial and anthropogenic drivers. In freshwater environments, we investigate biophysical interactions and their influence on water quality and ecosystem health. We use a combination of fieldwork, laboratory analyses, remote sensing, and numerical modelling.

Our work includes the environmental impacts of and on renewable energy installations and extractions, including floating photovoltaic solar energy arrays (FPVs), offshore wind farms, and the use of aquatic plants for biogas production. We also work with colleagues in the social sciences and creative arts to explore local communities’ relationships with coastal and freshwater environments.