Publications
My research examines the interactions among coastal geomorphology, ecology, and human systems, with particular emphasis on beach–dune processes, species distribution modeling, and coastal resilience. Publications are grouped by research theme.
At a Glance
16 Peer-Reviewed
Publications
7 Publications
w/ Students
8 Academic Journals
8 / 8 h-index / i10-index
261 Google Scholar
Citations
Sea Turtle Nesting & Habitat Use
Research using spatial analysis and environmental modeling to examine how beach and dune morphology influence sea turtle nesting patterns and habitat use.
2026
Modeling Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) Nesting Site Selection Probability Using Presence-Pseudo-Absence Data
Ecosphere, In Review
2026
Space–Time Mapping and Identification of Sea Turtle Nesting Clusters on Pensacola Beach and Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida
Southeastern Geographer, 66(2), 152–180.
Coastal Ecology & Conservation
Research examining relationships among coastal vegetation, disturbance, ecosystem recovery, and the management of beach and dune environments.
2010
The Effect on Coastal Vegetation of Trampling on a Parabolic Dune
Aeolian Research, 2(2), 105–111.
Beach–Dune Processes & Aeolian Geomorphology
Research investigating wind flow, sediment transport, surface roughness, and the processes that shape coastal dunes and aeolian landscapes.
2026
Wrack as a Roughness Element: Nonlinear Controls on Wind Reduction and Sediment Deposition in a Coastal Dune System
Aeolian Research, In Revision
2025
Lagging behind: Impact of non-native gravel within a coastal dune system
Aeolian Research, 72, 100957.
2020
Macroscopic flow disequilibrium over aeolian dune fields
Geophysical Research Letters, 47, e2020GL088773.
2019
The utility of an omni-directional photoelectronic sensor device to measure meso-scale variability in aeolian sediment transport activity
Aeolian Research, 36, 61-67.
Beach Surface Moisture
Research measuring and modeling the spatial and temporal variability of beach surface moisture and its influence on coastal sediment transport.
2021
The Utility of Using a Near-Infrared (NIR) Camera to Measure Beach Surface Moisture
Geomorphology, 391, 107895.
2018
Measurement and modeling of the spatiotemporal dynamics of beach surface moisture content
Aeolian Research, 34, 35-48.
2013
Measurements and Modeling of Moisture Contents Above an Oscillating Water Table: Implications for Beach Surface Moisture Dynamics
Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 38 (11), 1317-1325.
2012
Comparison of surface moisture measurements to depth-integrated moisture measurements on a fine-grained beach
Journal of Coastal Research, 29 (6), 1284-1291.
2011
Utility of Delta-T Theta Probe for Obtaining Moisture Measurements from Beaches
Journal of Coastal Research, 27 (3), 478-485.
Coastal Communities, Heritage, & Human Dimensions
Research exploring how coastal communities perceive, value, manage, and respond to environmental change, cultural landscapes, and coastal hazards.
2023
The Impacts of Climate Change on Coastal Georgia Heritage Tourism Sites.
Southeastern Geographer, 63 (1), 36-53.
2020
Beach User Perception on the Economic and Ecological Importance of Sand Dunes at Pensacola Beach, Florida
Southeastern Geographer, 60 (4), 303-331.
2020
The ecosystem service of property protection and exposure to environmental stressors in the Gulf of Mexico.
Ocean and Coastal Management, 184, 105017.
Cultural Landscapes & Regional Geography
Research examining cultural landscapes, community expression, regional identity, heritage, and the relationships between people and place.
Student Co-Authors
U Undergraduate student co-author
G Graduate student co-author