Project Title: Mixing and transport in the coastal area
Doctoral Candidate: Nasim SOORI
Project Description: This project investigates the mixing and transport of particles and tracers in coastal zones
using high-resolution 2DH numerical modelling. I will develop a specialized MATLAB code to simulate particle trajectories by interpolating flow fields at particle positions. The hydrodynamic input is derived from a Nonlinear Shallow Water Equation (NSWE) solver, allowing the analysis of how combined wave and current dynamics affect particle motion. The nearshore environment, shaped by interactions among waves, currents, and seabed features, is modelled to understand how materials like sediments, microplastics, and pollutants move and disperse. The simulation incorporates particles with varying sizes and densities to realistically represent natural debris. These differences affect settling, resuspension, and transport. The results will improve understanding of horizontal mixing, nearshore retention, and offshore transport, contributing to better environmental predictions and coastal management.