Dr. Patrick Lynett

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Patrick Lynett, born in New York City, holds a Doctoral Degree in Civil Engineering from Cornell University, where he also obtained his Master's and Bachelor's degrees. He began his academic career as an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University soon after completing his Ph.D. Dr. Lynett has actively participated in significant post-disaster assessments, including the 2005 International Tsunami Survey Team in Sri Lanka and the Hurricane Katrina Coastal Impacts Survey Team. He has received multiple research grants from organizations such as the National Science Foundation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the United States Geological Survey. His notable recognitions include the ASCE-Los Angeles Outstanding Civil Engineer Award and the Guggenheim Fellowship in 2010. His research focuses on understanding coastal processes, wave evolution, sediment transport, and coastal hazards such as hurricanes and tsunamis, utilizing a blend of numerical modeling, controlled experiments, and field observations.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Texas A&M University •

Awards

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ASCE-Los Angeles Outstanding Civil Engineer Research

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ASCE-Los Angeles Outstanding Civil Engineering Advisor

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ASCE Walter L Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize

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Guggenheim Fellowship

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Department of the Army Commander's Award Public Service

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Select Young Faculty

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Graduate Student Paper Award

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • GRE General scores
  • TOEFL scores (International)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
Specialization Notes

Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.