Professor Alison Raby

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Professor in Environmental Fluid Mechanics
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (Faculty of Science and Engineering)

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The Global Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Alison's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

About Alison

Leader of the COAST Engineering Research Group

Teaching

In recent years my teaching portfolio has included Coastal Engineering, Advanced Hydraulic Engineering, Interdisciplinary Design, and leading the MSc dissertation projects.

Highlights

Sea-level rise is inevitable. We need to adapt to avoid the greatest harm

COP26: Examining the evidence for global action

Indonesian coastline following a Tsunami.

Examining the long-term recovery from tsunamis

Alison is taking part in a series of international missions with Earthquake Engineers Field Investigation Teams (EEFIT).

Predicting wave impact to safeguard coastal communities

“Ever since childhood, I’ve been inspired by waves. I grew up by the sea and spent time in and on the sea – swimming, sailing and surfing. I’m awestruck by the beauty and force of waves, and the destruction they can cause.”

Predicting wave impact on marine structures

Alison is an expert on the interactions of extreme waves with coastal structures.

REF Impact Case Study

Provision of tools, techniques and international standards guidance to those responsible for the maintenance of historic rock lighthouses under current and future predicted extreme wave loading