Dr. Ryan Lowe

Biography

Ryan Lowe is a Professor at the University of Western Australia, where his research focuses on the physical drivers of coastal processes and hazards. His work investigates nearshore processes that govern coastal flooding and erosion risks, which threaten coastal populations and infrastructure. His primary area of research involves the development of novel solutions to mitigate wave-driven coastal hazard risk, with a particular emphasis on the integration of natural features. He utilizes a wide range of field studies, laboratory experiments, and numerical models in his research. Having joined UWA in 2007, Ryan completed his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University in 2005, followed by a postdoctoral position at Stanford. From 2012 to 2016, he held an ARC Future Fellowship focused on improving predictions of nearshore processes worldwide, using Western Australia's extensive coastline as a case study. He served as Editor for the Journal of Geophysical Research – Oceans from 2014 to 2020 and has published over 130 papers in international journals, contributing significantly to the advancement of nature-based solutions for coastal protection. His research is well-supported by various funding sources including the ARC and international agencies, as well as collaborative projects with industry partners.

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