Brett Sanders, PhD., is a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Irvine’s Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy. Ever since he was a child, Professor Sanders was fascinated by the everyday implications of how humans interact with water. … Professor Sanders’ research group created the first-ever fine-resolution model of flood risk across the Los Angeles/Orange County floodplain and a public dataset displaying the beach erosion throughout the same region – models used across communities to assess risk and take preventative measures to mitigate urban water damage and coastal erosion. [Subscription required, you can request an electronic copy of the article by sending an email to communications@uci.edu.] Read More