Clint Wilson
Callais and Woods Professor and Dean, College of the Coast & Environment | Director, LSU Center for River Studies Louisiana State University
Media
Biography
Areas of Expertise
Research Focus
River Hydrodynamics & Sediment Transport
Dr. Willson’s research focuses on river hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and coastal restoration. He employs physical and numerical modeling, plus high-resolution 3-D imaging of porous media, to support LSU’s College of the Coast & Environment and Center for River Studies in advancing water-management engineering.
Education
UT-Austin
Ph.D.
Civil Engineering
UT-Austin
M.S.
Environmental Health Engineering
Penn State University
B.S.
Aerospace Engineering
Media Appearances
Coast & Climate: LSU Center for River Studies
WAFB 9 tv
2022-10-13
Dr. Steve is joined by Dr. Clint Willson, Director of the LSU Center for River Studies. They talk about the massive model of the Mississippi River housed at the center, sediment diversion projects, the Old River Control Structure, and more.
Mornings with Brian Haldane: Clint Wilson
Talk 107.3 FM Baton Rouge radio
2022-05-12
LSU Professor Clint Wilson joins the show for the first interview of hour three. Professor Wilson heads up the LSU Center for River Studies. In light of Billy Nungesser’s recent comments on sediment diversion, we have Dr. Wilson here to share what he knows.
A 10,000-square-foot replica of the Mississippi Delta gives insights on climate resiliency
PBS tv
2020-01-05
An effort to reconnect Louisiana wetlands to historical levels is taking place at Louisiana State University, where a 10,000-square-foot replica of the Mississippi Delta is now housed. Researchers are working to understand how man-made changes are impacting the Mississippi River and surrounding wetlands. Nexus Media News’ Josh Landis reports as part of our climate change series, “Peril & Promise.”
