Hannah Baranes
Assistant Research Scientist
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Research Interests
I study physical processes that shape the coastal environment and their impacts on coastal communities and ecosystems. My work spans the spectrum from fundamental research on coastal and estuarine water level, coastal storms, and intertidal ecosystems, to applied science that supports coastal management and policymaking.
Areas of Expertise
Coastal flooding; tides; coastal sedimentology
Education
Ph.D., Geosciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2021
B.A. Earth Science, Dartmouth College, 2012
Experience
Assistant Research Scientist, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, 2024-present
Postdoctoral Researcher, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, 2022-2023
Postdoctoral Researcher, California Polytechnic State University, 2022