May 22, 2026

Dr. Chang presented the latest progress on large-scale wave experiments with real mangrove trees at the 39th International Conference on Coastal Engineering (ICCE 2026) in Galveston, Texas.

It was a great week filled with idea-sharing, reconnecting with colleagues, and learning about the latest research in coastal engineering. As always, the Cornell, NUS, and Kyoto reunion made the trip extra special.

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Presentation Title:
Large-scale Experimental Study of Wave-induced Forces on a Real Mangrove Tree

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Co-authored presentations:

• Tsunami-induced Debris Damming in Coastal Forests: Amplified Impacts on Seaward Structures
• A Numerical Study of Wave-Current-Vegetation Interaction in a Wave Flume
• Variability of Mangrove-induced Resistance Coefficient on Wave Attenuation