- MS Student
- Ocean Engineering
- Email: felipe.espinozabarra@uri.edu
- Office Location: Sheets 217, Narragansett Bay Campus
Biography
Felipe is a MS student in the dual degree program between the University of Rhode Island and the University of Cantabria (UNICAN), Spain. His research focuses on Boussinesq numerical simulations to study wave attenuation by mangroves.
Originally from Chile, Felipe is a licensed civil engineer with experience in the port, industrial, and mining sectors. In his free time, he enjoys swimming, surfing, CrossFit, and combining travel with his passion for coastal and marine environments.
Education
- M.S., Coastal and Port Engineering, University of Cantabria, Spain, 2024
- M.M., Project Management, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain, 2023
- B.S., Federico Santa María Technical University, Chile, 2015