Brian Batten

Brian Batten is a highly experienced Senior Coastal Scientist and Client Manager at Dewberry since October 2005. Prior to this role, Brian served as a Research Physical Scientist at the US Army Corps of Engineers from August 2003 to September 2005, where responsibilities included leading a research unit focused on inlet geomorphology within the Coastal Inlets Research Program. Academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Coastal Oceanography and an M.S. in Marine Environmental Studies from Stony Brook University, as well as a B.S. in Marine Sciences from Coastal Carolina University. Research expertise spans coastal geomorphology, coastal response to structures, navigation channels, sediment processes, coastal vulnerability, and software development.