Alejandra R Enriquez
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Bio
I鈥檓 interested in the dynamic relationship between land and ocean and how natural hazards shape our coastal communities. My research explores the many factors that influence coastal sea level and extreme events, from storm surges and waves to tides, high winds, and extreme temperatures. While I study these hazards on a global scale, my main focus is on the Gulf of Mexico and the East Coast of the U.S. But understanding the physical processes is only part of the picture鈥攖rue resilience comes from recognizing the socio-economic impacts as well. My work aims to answer an important question: How can we help coastal communities better prepare for and adapt to the challenges of climate and natural hazards?
education
Dec 2015 鈥� Nov 2019 PhD in Physics, University of Balearic Islands, Spain. Thesis title: 鈥淧hysical and Economic Impacts due to Sea Level Changes and Wind-Waves around the Balearic Islands鈥�.
Sept 2013 鈥� Sept 2015 MS in Coastal and Port Engineering, The Environmental Hydraulics Institute 鈥淚HCantabria鈥� and University of Cantabria, Spain. Thesis title: 鈥淎nalog method to coastal waves forecast鈥�.
Sept 2008 鈥� Jul 2013 BS in Marine Science, University of Vigo, Spain. Thesis title: 鈥淐omparative analysis of the 鈥楲aw of protection and sustainable use of the coast鈥� and of the modification of the 鈥楥oastal Law 22/1988鈥欌��.