Smith is a Research Professor at UF and an Emeritus Senior Research Scientist at US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center. Her research focus is on coastal hydrodynamics, including nearshore waves and currents, shallow-water wave processes, and storm surge. Her projects include theoretical and numerical studies as well laboratory and field experimentation. Smith is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a Distinguished member of ASCE.

Primary Research Area

Coastal & Oceanographic Engineering

Research Interests

coastal hydrodynamics, including nearshore waves and currents, shallow-water wave processes, and storm surge

Certifications

PE

Education

Bachelor’s B.S., Civil Engineering, 1983, South Dakota State University
Master’s M.S., Civil Engineering, 1986, Mississippi State University
Ph.D. Ph.D. Civil Engineering, 1996, University of Delaware

Awards & Distinctions

International Coastal Engineering Award, 2022

ASCE Waterways Experiment Station Gallery of Distinguished Employees, 2022

ERDC National Academy of Engineering, 2019

Distinguished Engineer, 2015

South Dakota State University Distinguished Member, 2014

ASCE Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement, 2013

South Dakota State University Government Civil Engineer of the Year, 2010

ASCE Waterways Experiment Station Woman of the Year, 1987, ERDC