Research Interests
Fundamental knowledge about the dynamics of the outer deltas, focussing on the following questions:
1.what is the role of outer deltas in the sand balance of the coastal zone;
2.what is the morphodynamic relationship between the outer delta and the inner basin;
3.how to model and understand the cyclic channel-shoal behaviour and related sediment bypassingover the outer delta.
more information: Outer Delta Project homepage
ppt-presentations: channel-orientation in short embayments
influence of inlet length on channel orientation
potential mechanism for the initial formation of rhythmic coastline features


Morphologic evolution of tidal embayments and estuaries (formation of channels and shoals, periodic bar behaviour, etc.).

ppt-presentations: influence of inlet convergence on morphodynamic equilibria
formation of estuarine sections
nonlinear channel/shoal dynamics in long tidal embayments
(download animation here if it doesn't run automatically)


Gravitational circulation and the formation of Estuarine Turbity Maxima (in collaboration with prof. Carl T. Friedrichs).

ppt-presentations: formation of multiple ETM in partially mixed estuaries


Linear and nonlinear stability analysis of morphodynamic models and model reduction.

ppt-presentations: challenges in model reduction techniques