Sea-level rise is inevitable. We need to adapt to avoid the greatest harm
COP26: Examining the evidence for global action

Examining the long-term recovery from tsunamis
Alison is taking part in a series of international missions with Earthquake Engineers Field Investigation Teams (EEFIT).

Predicting wave impact to safeguard coastal communities
“Ever since childhood, I’ve been inspired by waves. I grew up by the sea and spent time in and on the sea – swimming, sailing and surfing. I’m awestruck by the beauty and force of waves, and the destruction they can cause.”

Predicting wave impact on marine structures
Alison is an expert on the interactions of extreme waves with coastal structures.

REF Impact Case Study
Provision of tools, techniques and international standards guidance to those responsible for the maintenance of historic rock lighthouses under current and future predicted extreme wave loading

COAST Engineering Research Group
A leading team of coastal and ocean engineering researchers carrying out both fundamental and applied research.

STORMLAMP – Structural behaviour Of Rock Mounted Lighthouses At the Mercy of imPulsive waves
A collaboration with UCL and Exeter, examining wave loading on exposed rock lighthouses, and their subsequent structural response.