ATHENS, Ga., June 5 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:
Growing up in Orlando, Florida, hurricanes were a regular part of Matt Bilskie's childhood. Today, he's working to better understand and reduce their impact.
An associate professor in the University of Georgia College of Engineering and leader of the Coastal Ocean Analysis and Simulation Team, Bilskie's research focuses on the dynamic interactions between natural systems and the built environment. His work aims to determine how nature-based solutions can reduce flood risks and strengthen long-term resilience.
Bilskie's career path took shape during his undergraduate studies at the University of Central Florida, where he conducted research on tides and sto...