As climate change accelerates, the urgency of addressing erosion in our coastal and waterway environments becomes increasingly critical. This issue affects millions worldwide, reshaping landscapes and endangering infrastructure, ecosystems, and livelihoods.
Join us for a one-day workshop at The Omni in Providence, Rhode Island where experts will present real-world examples of effective erosion control strategies. We’ll explore innovative solutions for managing erosion in both coastal and river environments, offering practical insights and successful case studies.

Speakers and Topics:

Mahan Sheibani

-Technical Manager for Coastal Erosion Solutions at Geobrugg UK
-Leads the development of innovative coastal protection strategies
-Holds a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Bath
-Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, working towards chartered status

Presentation topic: Geobrugg’s TECCO Cell technology, including an installation at Beesands, CO2 studies, and design exercises

Dave Scarpato, P.E.

-President and Principal Geohazard Engineer at Scarptec, Inc., a Massachusetts-based rock engineering solutions provider
-Geological engineer by training, with graduate degrees in engineering and geology
-Over 20 years of nationwide experience in civil, mining, and energy industries

Presentation topic: Innovative use of augmented rock armoring, featuring a successful river scour remediation project for New Hampshire DOT

Dr. Ning Luo

-Assistant professor in civil engineering at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
-Ph.D. in geotechnical engineering from Queen’s University
-Research interests: Coastal Erosion, Offshore Geotechnics, Extreme Climate Events, Field Instrumentation, and Monitoring
-Member of multiple professional organizations, including the Offshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics Committee (SUT-OSIG-US) and Nearshore Extreme Events Reconnaissance (NEEN)

Presentation topic: Texas Coastal Management Plan, current coastal protection, and erosion status on the Texas coast

Event Details:

-Free to attend
-Breakfast and lunch provided
-Certificate for PDH credit
-Space limited to 30 attendees