March 6, 2026 Our new paper, “Investigation of Wave Attenuation by Rhizophora apiculata Mangroves: Coupled Laboratory Experiments and Boussinesq Modeling,” has been published in Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans. This study investigates wave attenuation by Rhizophora apiculata mangroves through a combination of laboratory experiments and numerical modeling. A new vegetation module was developed within a […]

January 26, 2026 Dr. Chang was interviewed in The Boston Globe’s “Innovators Q&A,” where he discussed his research on coastal resilience, nature-based solutions, and his recently funded project. 👉 Read the full story: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/26/metro/ri-innovator-shoreline-seawall-plants/?event=event12

December 17, 2025 Dr. Chang presented recent progress in laboratory studies of wave-induced forces on mangroves at AGU 2025 (New Orleans, LA). Session:Ecohydraulics and Ecomorphodynamics: Biophysical Interactions in Natural and Engineered Aquatic Systems Presentation title:“Wave-Induced Forces on Vegetation: Large-Scale Flume Experiments with a Real Mangrove Tree” It was a great opportunity to exchange ideas and […]

August 20, 2025 Excited to announce that Dr. Chang has received a new NSF grant to study wave–current–vegetation interactions through laboratory flume experiments. This project will advance understanding of coastal hydrodynamics and contribute to the science of resilient coastlines. 👉 Read the full story in Rhody Today: https://lnkd.in/ekdXXQ7N

August 4, 2025 Dr. Chang participated in the NSF NHERI RAPID Facility 2025 Intensive Training Workshop (July 22-25, 2025) to learned how to use the RAPID Facility for pre- and post-event field data collection. It was also a great opportunity to connect with others in the hazard and resilience research community and learn about new […]

Dr. Chang received the Coastal Engineering Journal (CEJ) Citation Award 2024 for a widely cited review paper on how coastal forests protect against tsunami, storm surge, and wind waves.