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Christie Hegermiller is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Washington. She specializes in coastal physical oceanography, focusing on wave-driven processes and their impact on beach dynamics and global ocean circulation. Her research investigates the role of ocean waves in driving coastal circulation, sediment transport, and the mediating interactions between the atmosphere and the ocean. Christie integrates numerical models with field observations and laboratory campaigns to bridge theoretical frameworks with predictive modeling methodologies, particularly concerning short- and long-term coastal changes. She is a member of the Environmental Fluid Mechanics group, collaborating across departments at the University of Washington's Applied Physics Laboratory. Her work is significant for understanding coastal responses to extreme weather events influenced by climate change.
Sofar Ocean • Seattle, WA
Conducted research in coastal oceanography and wave dynamics.
USGS Woods Hole Coastal Marine Science Center • Woods Hole, MA
Focused on coastal processes and climate impacts.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution • Woods Hole, MA
Engaged in research related to physical oceanography.
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