Selected Research Projects
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Jon
Lu
2006–2010: Professor in Sediment Dynamics, University of Plymouth, UK
Led and co-led several major coastal and sediment dynamics research projects, focusing on storm impacts, coastal flooding, and seabed processes.
Key Projects:
BARDEX I & II: Studied barrier dynamics (gravel and sand) using large-scale experiments (EU-funded, ~£1.45M total).
MICORE: Assessed coastal risks from extreme events (UK lead, £3.5M).
WHISSP: Investigated effects of Wave Hub on seabed and shoreline (£600K).
CoFEE: Explored coastal flooding from extreme weather (PI, £870K).
NUPSIG: Predicted storm impacts on gravel beaches (Co-I, £450K).
1986–2006: Research Scientist, NERC (UK Natural Environment Research Council)
Conducted pioneering research on coastal evolution, sediment transport, and inlet dynamics across Europe and the US.
Key Projects:
FORCE: Forecasted coastal and sediment changes (NERC, £1.4M).
MUDEX: Studied wave behaviour over muddy sea beds (NERC/ONR, £1.1M).
CHaMPS & INDIA: Managed coastal habitats and inlet dynamics (EU-funded, ~£3M combined).
Deltaflume I & II: Investigated sediment resuspension and bedforms under wave action (EU-funded, ~£730K).
CAMELOT & CSTAB: Modelled long-term coastal processes and sediment transport (EU/MAFF, ~£1.7M).
Other studies: Included projects on sand banks, barchan dunes, and gravel dynamics in rivers.
Coastal Science & Environmental Risk
Ecosystem-based Coastal Vulnerability Assessment (2020–2023) Co-Principal Investigator, Bournemouth University Global Visiting Fellowship (£11k) in collaboration with Dr. Tatiana Silva (UFRGS)
CoastSnap Mozambique (2019–2022). Principal Investigator, AHRC Global Challenges Research Fund (£48k)
Climate Adaptation Strategies in Coastal Areas (2020–2021) Collaborator, Newton Fund Researcher Links Workshop (British Council/FAPESP) (£32.2k). Led by the University of Brighton and Universidade de São Paulo
X-band Radar for Coastal Monitoring (2015–2017). Principal Investigator, NERC Grant NE/M021564/1 (£60k)
Wave Hub Interactions with Seabed and Shoreline Processes (WHISSP) (2007–2010) Co-Principal Investigator, PRIMaRE (£600k)
Coastal Flooding by Extreme Events (CoFEE) (2007–2010). Co-Principal Investigator, NERC Award NE/E002471/1 (£870k)
MICORE: Morphological Impacts & Coastal Risks (2008–2010). Researcher, EU FP7 Grant Agreement 202798 (€3.5M)
SECOA: Solutions to Environmental Contrasts in Coastal Areas (2010–2012). Contracted Research Fellow, EU FP7 Grant Agreement 244251 (€3M)
Coastal Management in Southern Brazil (2005). Principal Investigator, FAPERGS (R$20k)
Longshore Sediment Transport (RS, Brazil) (2004–2005). Co-Principal Investigator, POL/UK & CNPq (R$60k)
Wave Attenuation on Muddy Bottoms (2004–2005). Investigator, ONR Award N00014-03-1-1069
Ecosystem Services & Adaptation
VALSA: Ecosystem Services & Coastal Vulnerability (2015–2018). Visiting Professor, CAPES PVE (Brazil)
Estuary & Coast Management for Adaptation (2018–2019). Principal Investigator, Newton Researcher Links Workshop (Brazil) (£42.9k)
Sister Communities of Coastal Women (2020–2021). Principal Investigator, GCRF/BU Call (£28k)
Mangrove Use & Climate Knowledge (Kenya) (2019). Co-Investigator, BU GCRF (£4.16k). Led by PhD candidate Amina Hamza
Microbial Life in Managed Realignment Sites (2015–2016). Principal Investigator, BU REF Pilot Study (£4k)
Marine Heritage & Cultural Research
Rising from the Depths (2017–2022). Co-Investigator, AHRC GCRF Network Plus (£1.8M). Led by the University of Nottingham
Visiting Professor (USP) (2018). Academic Exchange, Universidade de São Paulo (£2.3k)
International Collaboration & Capacity Building
Beach Morphodynamics in SE Brazil (2017–2022). International Collaborator, CAPES/Brazil (R$686k). Led by Universidade de São Paulo
Ecosystem Management Capacity (South Africa) (2017–2018). Principal Investigator, Newton Workshop (£33.3k)
Coastal Management Practices (South Africa) (2015–2016). Visiting Speaker, South Africa NSF Travel Grant (£2.5k)
Research Impact in Brazil (2017–2018). Principal Investigator, Santander Mobility Funds (£4k)
Early Career & Foundational Projects
Research-led Coastal Investigations (2007–2008). Co-Principal Investigator, SSB TQEF & Centre of Excellence (£7.7k)
Coastal Development Impacts (Brazil) (2003). Collaborator, CNPq-funded
Beach Erosion & Protection (Florida) (2001). Co-Author, Comparative study with C.W. Finkl
Florida Shoreline & Mineral Deposits (1998–1999). Co-Author, Geological analysis
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