Wave-Driven Coastal Dynamics: Theory, Modeling, and Applications
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Oceans and Coastal Zones".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editors
Interests: water–wave manipulation; water-wave energy; wave structure interaction; hydrofoil; hydrodynamics; computational fluid dynamics; boundary element method; model test
Interests: marine renewable energy; nonlinear wave effects; CFD modeling; hydroelastic analysis; CIP methods; numerical wave tanks; fluid–structure interaction
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Dear Colleagues,
Coastal zones are dynamic interfaces where ocean waves, a primary force of nature, interact with complex bathymetry, shorelines, and human-made structures. Understanding and predicting wave-driven processes is fundamental to coastal engineering, marine resource utilization, and environmental protection. With increasing pressures from climate change, sea-level rise, and growing coastal populations, the demand for advanced knowledge and innovative solutions in near-shore wave dynamics has never been greater. Research in this field spans fundamental fluid mechanics, numerical and physical modeling, and cutting-edge technological applications, all aimed at mitigating hazards, harnessing energy, and ensuring the sustainable development of coastal regions. This Special Issue invites original research and review articles that advance the science and engineering of waves in coastal environments. We seek contributions that bridge theoretical insights, robust modeling techniques, and practical applications. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, modelling methods, wave energy utilization, coastline protection, wave manipulation, wave structure interaction, wave–current interaction, wave forecasting, experimental techniques, and intelligent technology.
Dr. Zhigang Zhang
Prof. Dr. Guanghua He
Dr. Zhengxiao Luan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- coastal zones
- wave-driven processes
- modelling methods
- wave energy utilization
- coastline protection
- wave manipulation
- wave structure interaction
- wave–current interaction
- wave forecasting
- experimental techniques
- intelligent technology
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