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| | Jon K. Miller | | Research Assistant Professor | | Location: | D-207 Davidson Laboratory | | Phone: | 201.216.8591 | | Fax: | 201.216.8214 | | Email: | jmiller@stevens.edu |
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OE 589:Coastal Engineering
An introductory course covering the fundamental principles of coastal engineering. The initial stages of the course are intended to provide an understanding of the physics of the coastal environment. Topics will include basic wave theory (wave generation, refraction, diffraction, and shoaling), wave prediction techniques, tides and coastal circulatio, and sediment transport. The latter stages of the course will be devoted to the application of these basic principles, such as stabilization and harbor development. The course will culminate in a substantial design project, which will incorporate all aspects of the course material, ranging from the estimation of design wave conditions to the actual design of a shore protection structure. Prerequisite: MA 227 or the equivalent, Fluid Mechanics. |
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OE 616:Sediment Transport
Theory of sediment transport in open channel flow, including applications to riverine, ocean, and coastal environments. Topics covered include boundary layer dynamics, the initiation of motion, sediment characteristics, suspended load, and bed load. Applications include the estimation of transport rates in waves and currents, and the influence of hydraulic structures. |
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E 126:Mechanics of Solids
Fundamental concepts of particle statics, equivalent force systems, equilibrium of rigid bodies, analysis of trusses and frames, forces in beam and machine parts, stress and strain, tension, shear and bending moment, flexure, combined loading, energy methods, statically indeterminate structures. |
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OE 620:Design of Marine Structures
This course is intended to provide a detailed understanding of the design process in coastal engineering, including the statistical evaluation of oceanographic and meteorological forces and the use of physical and computer models in the assessment of design performance. The essential features of the design of several types of coastal structures will be presented, along with the relevant design relations and/or publicly available design software. The potential environmental impacts of the construction of the various coastal structures considered will also be discussed. A series of case studies and a comprehensive design project provide the opportunity to apply the principles examined. |
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OE 585:Littoral Processes
This course focuses on the physical processes impacting engineered systems in the coastal environment and the resulting impact of these
built systems on the coast. The importance of characteristics such as beach composition, shoreline configuration, and both present and past hydrodynamic conditions will be emphasized. Modern approaches for predicting large scale or bulk coastal change based on observed and/or modeled environmental conditions will be presented. The course complements and will feature examples extracted from current research projects being conducted at the Stevens Coastal Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL). Topics covered in this course will include: coastal geomorphology, hydrodynamics, coastal sediment transport, inlet processes, and shore protection methods. |
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| | School: Schaefer School of Engineering & Science | | Department: Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering | Program: Ocean Engineering
| Research Center: Center for Maritime Systems
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| | | Education | - Ph.D. in Coastal Engineering, 2004, University of Florida. Advisor: Dr. Robert G. Dean; Dissertation Title: Shoreline Response to Variations in Waves and Water Levels: An Engineering Scale Approach.
- M.S. in Coastal Engineering, 2001, University of Florida. Advisor: Dr. Robert G. Dean; Thesis Title: Development of Erosional Indices and a Shoreline Change Rate Equation for Application to Extreme Event Impacts.
- B.E. in Civil Engineering, 1999, Stevens Institute of Technology
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| | | Research | - Coastal Processes
- Shoreline Changes
- Storm Impacts
- Nearshore Hydrodynamics
- Sediment Transport
- Ocean Waves
- Coastal Observation Systems
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| | | Professional Service | - November 2007-Present: Assistant Director NJ Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service.
- January 2006 - Present: NJ Sea Grant Coastal Processes Specialist.
- September 2004-Present: Research Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Environmental and Ocean Engineering.
- February 2004-October 2007: Senior Engineer, NJ Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service.
- February 2004-August 2004: Research Associate, Department of Civil Environmental and Ocean Engineering.
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| | | Institutional Service | - Academic Appeals Committee (2008-present)
- Faculty Advisor Men's Basketball (2008-present)
- Men's Basketball Coach Search Committee (2006 & 2008)
- Middle States Self Assesment Working Group 9 (2007-2008)
| | Technogenesis Service | - Summer advisor technogenesis summer scholar (2007 & 2009)
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| | | Grants, Contracts & Funds | - 2009, 2008 NJCPTAS - Co-PI ($500,000/yr)
- 2009 CICEET - PI ($50,425/2 yrs)
- 2008 NJ Sea Grant Coastal Processes - PI ($100,000/2 yrs)
- 2008 NJ Sea Grant Coastal Communities - PI ($25,000/2 yrs)
| | Honors & Awards | - 2003 Fulbright Fellow
- 2000 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellow
- 1994 Edwin A. Stevens Scholar
- 1994 Scholar of Excellence
- Tau Beta Pi
- Chi Epsilon
- Kappa Theta Epsilon
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| | | Professional Societies | - American Geophysical Union
- American Shore and Beach Preservation Association
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association
- Chair, East Coast U.S. Chapter of the Australian American Fulbright Alumni Association
- Jersey Shore Partnership
- Northeast Shore and Beach Preservation Association
- PADI scuba diving society
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Multiple Authors. (Jul 2008). Proceeding of , Miller, J.K., Stevens/NJ Sea Grant. Proceedings .
Journals
Livermont, E., J.K. Miller, and T.O. Herrington. (2009). "Evidence of a Recent Increase in Storminess Along the NJ Coast", Shore and Beach, ASBPA.
Miller, J.K. and R.G. Dean. (2007). "Shoreline Variability via Empirical Orthogonal Function Analysis: Part II Relationship to Nearshore Conditions", Coastal Engineering, 54(2) 133-150.
Miller, J.K. and R.G. Dean. (2007). "Shoreline Variability via Empirical Orthogonal Function Analysis: Part I Temporal and Spatial Characteristics", Coastal Engineering, 54(2) 111-131.
Miller, J.K. and R.G. Dean. (2004). "A Simple New Shoreline Change Model", Coastal Engineering, 51 531-556.
Conference Proceedings
Miller, J.K.. "A Predictive Index for Wave and Storm Surge Induced Erosion", 31st International Conference on Coastal Engineering,
Hamburg, August 1-6, 2008. ASCE.
Herrington, T.O., A. Mahon, R. Hires, and J. Miller. "A Comparison of Methods Used to Calculate Extreme Water Levels", Solutions to Coastal Disasters,
Hawaii, April 13-18, 2008. ASCE.
Miller, J.K., and E. Livermont. "An Index for Predicting Storm Erosion Due to Increased Waves and Water Levels", Proceedings of Solutions to Coastal Disasters,
Hawaii, April 13-18, 2008. ASCE.
Miller, J.K. and R.G Dean. (2006). "An Engineering Scale Model for Predicting the Shoreline Response to Variations in Waves and Water Levels", Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Hydroscience and Engineering, Philadelphia.
Miller, J.K. and R.G Dean. (2006). "An Engineering Scale Model for Predicting the Shoreline Response to Variations in Waves and Water Levels", Proceedings of the 30th International Conference on Coastal Engineering.
Herrington, T.O., J.K. Miller, and R.G Dean. (2006). "Characteristic Shoreline Change Patterns Identified Using EOF Analysis", Proceedings of the 30th International Conference on Coastal Engineering.
Miller, J.K and R.G. Dean. (2004). "A Simple New Shoreline Evolution Model. Proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal: 2009-2022".
Miller, J.K, and R. G. Dean. (2003). "Implications of Longshore Variability in Shoreline Change Modeling.", Proceedings of the International Conference on Coastal Sediments 2003, CD-ROM Published by World Scientific Publishing Corp. and East Meets West Productions, Corpus Christi, TX.
TV/Video/Radio
Herrington, T.O., J.K. Miller, M. Knuth, A. Mahon. (Aug 27, 2008). "Waves of Research", New Jersey Network News. Clip .
Miller, J.K.. (May 22, 2008). "State of the Shore Press Conference", Stevens. Clip .
Magazine
Miller, J.K., and T.O. Herrington. (2006). "Building Beaches in New Jersey", The Jersey Shoreline, New Jersey Sea Grant. (23(4)), 5-6.
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Jon K. Miller, Ph.D. & Alicia Mahon Thomas O. Herrington, Ph.D. – Director. (Aug 2009). "Long Branch Alternative Fill Placement Monitoring Report 1 February 9, 2009 to May 12, 2009", Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service, Davidson Laboratory TR-2879.
Jon K. Miller, Ph.D. & Alicia Mahon Thomas O. Herrington, Ph.D. - Director. (Aug 2009). "Development of the Stevens Dynamic Underwater and Coastal Kinematic Surveying (DUCKS) System", Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service, Davidson Laboratory TR-2878.
Miller, J.K.. (May 2009). "State of the Shore Report 2009", NJ Sea Grant.
Livermont, E., J.K. Miller, and T.O. Herrington. (Jan 2009). "Analysis of the Protective Value of the Manasquan Beach and Dune System Based on SBEACH Simulations", Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service, Davidson Laboratory Technical Report.
Herrington, T.O., and J.K. Miller. "Winter Sand Management Recommendations Borough of Manasquan, New Jersey", Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service, Davidson Laboratory Technical Report.
Miller, J.K. (editor). (Aug 2008). "Proceeding of "Cronic Risk of Global Climate Change to Urban Coasts and Economies"", Stevens Institute of Technology / NJ Sea Grant.
Miller, J.K., and T.O. Herrington. (2008). "Long Branch Alternate Fill Placement Monitoring Plan", Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service, Davidson Laboratory Technical Report.
Miller, J.K.. (May 2008). "State of the Shore Report 2008", NJ Sea Grant. Download (502 kb PDF).
Herrington, T.O., and J.K. Miller. (Dec 18, 2007). "A Comparison of the Present Day Vulnerability of Sea Bright Considering Nourished and Non-Nourished Scenarios", Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service, Davidson Laboratory Technical Report.
Herrington, T.O., and J.K. Miller. (2007). "Proposed Method for Delineating the Toe of an Established Dune", Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service, Davidson Laboratory Technical Report.
Miller, J.K., and T.O. Herrington. (2007). "Old Bridge Waterfront Park Beach Stabilization Project", Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service, Davidson Laboratory Technical Report.
Miller, J.K, and T.O. Herrington. (May 2007). "State of the Shore Report 2007", NJ Sea Grant. Download .
Miller, J.K,, Herrington, T.O., and C. Tucker. (May 2006). "State of the Shore Report 2006", NJ Sea Grant. Download (316 kb PDF).
Herrington, T.O. and J.K. Miller. (Jan 2007). "The Establishment, Growth, and Evolution of Coastal Dunes in New Jersey and its Relation to The Present Storm Protection Level Provided by the Dune Field in Ocean City, NJ", Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service, Davidson Laboratory Technical Report, (SIT-04-09-2851).
Herrington, T.O., R.I. Hires, and J.K. Miller. (2006). "Analysis of the Present Vulnerability of Long Beach Island, New Jersey to Catastrophic Coastal Storm Surge and Damage", Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service, Davidson Laboratory Technical Report , (SIT-04-09-2849).
Miller, J.K. and T.O. Herrington. (2005). "Analysis of Bayshore Erosion in the Vicinity of Roberts Ave., South Seaside Park, NJ", Davidson Laboratory Technical Report SIT-DL-05-9-2839.
Miller, J.K. and T.O. Herrington. (2006). "Analysis of Present Protection Level Afforded by the Beach Fronting Long Beach Island", Coastal Protection Technical Assistance Service, Davidson Laboratory Technical Report, (SIT-04-09-2850).
Miller, J.K. and T.O. Herrington. (2005). "Analysis of Bayshore Erosion in the Vicinity of Roberts Avenue, South Seaside Park, NJ", Stevens Institute of Technology, Davidson Laboratory, Technical Report, (SIT-DL-05-9-2839).
Miller, J.K.. (2004). "Shoreline Response to Variations in Waves and Water Levels: An Engineering Scale Approach. Ph.D. Thesis", Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering, University of Florida.
Miller, J. K.. (2001). "Development of Erosional Indices and a Shoreline Change Rate Equation for Application to Extreme Event Impacts", M.S. Thesis, Department of Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering, University of Florida.
Presentation/Meeting
Miller, J.K. and J. Kohut. (Jul 2008). "Ocean Observing Systems: Synergies and Future Connections with the Ocean Observing Initiative & NJ Sea Grant Rip Current Analysis", Ocean City, NJ. Atlantic County Minicipal Joint Insurance Fund.
Herrington, T.O., and J.K. Miller. (Jun 2008). "Local Community Resilience and Hazard Mitigation", Long Branch, NJ. US Army Corps of Engineers.
Miller, J.K.. (May 2008). "NJ State of the Shore 2008", Sandy Hook, NJ. NJ Sea Grant.
Miller, J.K., and E. Livermont. (Apr 2008). "An Index for Predicting Storm Erosion Due to Increased Waves and Water Levels", Hawaii. ASCE COPRI.
Herrington, T.O., A. Mahon, R. Hires, and J.K. Miller. (Apr 2008). "A Comparison of Methods Used to Calculate Extreme Water Levels", Hawaii. ASCE COPRI.
Livermont E., T.O. Herrington, and J.K. Miller. (Mar 2008). "The Application of a Nonparametric Estimation Method to Identify the Important Processes Forcing Wave Propagation in the Nearshore", Orlando, FL. AGU.
Miller, J.K.. (Dec 2007). "NJ's Coastal Dune Policy and the Dover Township North's Coastal Dunes", Dover Township, NJ. NJCPTAS.
Schmid, K., J.K. Miller, M. Horgan-Garrett. (Oct 2007). "Analysis of the Very Low Profile Groin CEMS(c) System at Stump Pass State Park, Englewood, Florida", Galveston, TX. ASBPA.
Livermont, E., J.K. Miller, and T.O. Herrington. (Oct 2007). "A Non-Parametric Model for Predicting Nearshore Wave Heights from Offshore Observations", New Brunswick, NJ. Mid-Atlantic Bight Physical Oceanography Meeting.
Miller, J.K.. (Oct 2007). "Storm Impacts and Coastal Observation Systems", New Brunswick, NJ. NJ Assoc of Floodplain Management Professionals.
Herrington, T.O., and J.K. Miller. (Sep 9, 2007). "Overview of Sheltered Shoreline Issues and Practices in the Region", Long Branch, NJ. NJ Sea Grant / Monmouth Urban Coast Institute.
Miller, J.K.. (Oct 2007). "Coastal, Oceanographic, and Naval Engineering at the Center for Maritime Systems", Stevens Institute of Technology.
Schmid, K., J.K. Miller, M. Horgan-Garrett. "The Analysis of the Very Low Profile Groin CEMS System at Stump Pass State Park, Englewood, Florida".
Livermont E., T.O. Herrington, and J.K. Miller. "The Application of a Nonparametric Estimation Method to Identify the Important Processes Forcing Wave Propagation in the Nearshore".
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