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Yasser ASSAF

@yasserassaf

I research coastal hydro-morphodynamics to improve estuarine monitoring and resilience.

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute to coastal and estuarine research focused on hydro-morphodynamics, shoreline monitoring, sediment transport, and evidence-based environmental management.

I'm researching the hydro-morphodynamics of intertidal mudflats in the Seine Estuary, examining how tides, waves, and sediment transport influence mudflat stability and morphological change.

At the Polytechnic University of Bari, I developed and tested coastal-monitoring methodologies, implemented low-cost shallow-water and shoreline mapping workflows, and analyzed coastal risk drivers affecting sandy shorelines.

My earlier coastal research at BRGM defined a regional storm-impact bulletin for Occitanie and analyzed beach evolution in Barcarès. At Université de Pau et des pays de l'Adour, I studied wave-resonance amplification around Île de Groix.

I'm experienced in hydrodynamic modelling, remote shoreline monitoring, satellite geodesy, and field instrumentation, using tools including Delft3D, XBeach, Telemac Mascaret, SWAN, Python, and Linux.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PB

Research Fellow

Polytechnic University of Bari

Oct 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Developed and tested innovative methodologies for coastal monitoring to support robust shoreline assessment. Implemented low-cost survey techniques and standardized workflows for shallow-water and shoreline mapping, and analyzed coastal risk drivers and instability processes affecting sandy shorelines.

BM

Coastal Research

BRGM (Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières)

Feb 2021 - Aug 2021 (6 months)

Contributed to the definition of a regional storm impact bulletin in the Occitanie region and conducted medium-term analysis of the evolution of a sandy beach in Barcarès, Roussillon.

UH

Coastal Research

Université de Pau et des pays de l'Adour (HPC-Waves)

Feb 2020 - Aug 2020 (6 months)

Studied wave resonance amplification around an island, using the case study of Ile de Groix.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UR

University of Rouen

Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Sciences

2024 -

Pursuing a PhD in monitoring of hydro-morphodynamic changes in intertidal mudflats, focusing on the Seine Estuary.

La Rochelle University logoLU

La Rochelle University

Master of Science, Environmental Sciences

2020 - 2021

Completed a Master's degree in Environmental Sciences with a focus on coastal geosciences and geophysics.

RU

Rafik Hariri University

Master of Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering

2016 - 2019

Earned a Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, specializing in building and civil engineering.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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