No.257 Seminar ： Navigating Future of Coastal Areas in a Changing Climate
- Bahareh KAMRANZAD Chancellor's Fellow and Lecturer, University of Strathclyde (UK) , former Hakubi Assistant Professor (9th batch)
- 2024/11/01 4:45pm
- Research Administration Building, Basement Floor (Conference Rooms 1&2)
- English
- Onsite
Summary
In this presentation, I will explore the multifaceted impacts of climate change on coastal areas, particularly in relation to the growing role of Ocean Renewable Energy (ORE). As global efforts to mitigate climate change intensify, ORE systems such as wind and wave energy offer promising solutions for reducing carbon emissions. However, their installation brings both challenges and opportunities for coastal dynamics, ecosystems, and long-term sustainability. Drawing on my research in coastal engineering and renewable energy, I will present findings on how climate-induced changes in wave patterns and extreme weather events affect coastal regions.
Additionally, I will introduce our research activities at “Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training in AI-Based Ocean Forecast for Marine Operation”, as well as my upcoming project on the Arctic, focusing on the impacts of marine heat waves on ice dynamics and their broader implications for coastal and global climate systems. This project aims to shed light on one of the most rapidly changing environments on Earth and its influence on future coastal planning and energy strategies. By combining experiences from both Japan and the UK, this talk will highlight the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and international collaboration in addressing the challenges of climate change.