Welcome to the CCHT! We develop computational models for wind waves and coastal circulation, and then apply these models to high-resolution simulations of ocean behavior. Our goals are to understand how coastlines are threatened during storms, how materials are transported in the coastal environment, and how to convey these hazard risks for use in decision support. Our research spans the disciplines of coastal engineering, numerical methods, computational mathematics, and high-performance computing.

In this web site, we share our research progress, from development to application, and from coding to publishing. Learn more about What We Do and how to Join Our Team.

Poster: Spring 2017 Conferences

A Gharagozlou, JC Dietrich, M Overton, A Karanci. “Morphological Modeling of Hatteras Island During Hurricane Isabel.” 8th Annual NCEM/ECU Hurricane Conference, Greenville, North Carolina, 24 May 2017.

A Gharagozlou, JC Dietrich, M Overton, A Karanci. “Morphological Modeling of Hatteras Island During Hurricane Isabel.” North Carolina’s Coastal Conference, Raleigh, North Carolina, 4-5 April 2017.

A Gharagozlou, JC Dietrich, M Overton, A Karanci. “Morphological Modeling of Hatteras Island During Hurricane Isabel.” Environmental, Water Resources and Coastal Engineering Research Symposium, North Carolina State University, 3 March 2017.

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Conference: ADCIRC 2017

R Cyriac, JC Dietrich, A Fathi, CN Dawson, KM Dresback, CA Blain, M Bilskie, SC Hagen, H Graber. “Circulation Dynamics and Transport Characteristics of Density-driven Flows in the Choctawhatchee Bay and River System.” ADCIRC Users Group Meeting, Norwood, Massachusetts, 04 May 2017.

A Thomas, JC Dietrich, RA Luettich, JG Fleming, BO Blanton, TG Asher, SC Hagen, MV Bilskie, P Bacopoulos. “Hindcasts of Winds and Surge during Hurricane Matthew (2016): Balancing Large-Domain Coverage and Localized Accuracy.” ADCIRC Users Group Meeting, Norwood, Massachusetts, 04 May 2017.

A Gharagozlou, JC Dietrich, A Karanci, MF Overton, RA Luettich Jr. “XBeach Modeling of Erosion During Hurricane Isabel: Resolution Requirements For Coupling With ADCIRC.” ADCIRC Users Group Meeting, Norwood, Massachusetts, 05 May 2017.

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Seminar: NWS Raleigh

JC Dietrich, A Thomas, A Gharagozlou, N Tull, MF Overton, RA Luettich, JG Fleming, BO Blanton, C Kaiser. “Predictive Modeling for Storm Surge and Flooding Risks in North Carolina.” NWS Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Subregional Workshop, Raleigh, North Carolina, 28 April 2017.

Team Photo 2017

Front, from left to right: Ajimon Thomas, Nelson Tull, and Rosemary Cyriac.

Back, from left to right: Mohammad Innab, Casey Dietrich, Alireza Gharagozlou, and Emerina Kelly.

Seminars: Johnson C. Smith University & Duke Marine Lab

JC Dietrich, A Thomas, A Gharagozlou, MF Overton, RA Luettich, JG Fleming, BO Blanton, C Kaiser. “Hurricane Wave and Storm Surge Modeling: Recent Developments and Forecasting during Hurricane Matthew.” Duke University Marine Lab, Beaufort, North Carolina, 12 April 2017.

JC Dietrich, A Thomas, A Gharagozlou, MF Overton, RA Luettich, JG Fleming, BO Blanton, C Kaiser. “Hurricane Wave and Storm Surge Forecasting for the North Carolina Coast.” College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, North Carolina, 31 March 2017.

Conference: NC Coastal Conference 2017

JC Dietrich, A Thomas, A Gharagozlou, MF Overton, RA Luettich, JG Fleming, BO Blanton, C Kaiser. “Predictive Modeling for Storm Surge and Flooding Risks in Coastal North Carolina.” North Carolina’s Coastal Conference, Raleigh, North Carolina, April 4-5, 2017.

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