Postdoctoral position of Juliana Tavora Bertazo Pereira

2024-2027

ARMONY - dAncing to the estuarine RhythMs Of nature: the impacts of forcings on estuarine sedimeNt dYnamics across the land-sea continuum

  

Investigating the Impacts of Extreme Events and Climate Change on Sediment Dynamics in the Land-Sea Continuum.

Coastal regions are densely populated but highly vulnerable to climate change and extreme events like cyclones and river floods. These threats accelerate erosion, silting, and disrupt marine ecosystems, impacting fisheries and biodiversity. Despite major advances in sediment dynamics research, key gaps remain—especially in quantifying environmental forces and predicting the effects of extreme events on estuarine systems.

 

The ARMONY project tackles these challenges by integrating satellite data, in-situ measurements, and numerical models into a high-resolution DATACUBE. This approach will map and analyze sediment fluxes, estimate silting and erosion rates, and pinpoint high-risk habitats. A special focus is placed on Particle Size Distribution (PSD), a crucial but underexplored factor influencing sediment transport.

By combining cutting-edge remote sensing, field data, and advanced modeling, ARMONY will provide a synoptic view of sediment dynamics.

Supervisor

Romaric Verney (DYNECO/DHYSED)

Funding

IFREMER