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Professor Nicoletta Leonardi
B.Eng., M.Eng., Ph.D., FHEA

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2024

Sand_Engine_Surface

Kumar, P., & Leonardi, N. (n.d.). Sand_Engine_Surface [Computer Software].

Software / Code

Sand Engine

Kumar, P., & Leonardi, N. (n.d.). Sand Engine [Computer Software].

Software / Code

Editorial: Large scale coastal processes and their interactions with changing coastal environments

Carnacina, I., Li, M., & Leonardi, N. (n.d.). Editorial: Large scale coastal processes and their interactions with changing coastal environments. Frontiers in Marine Science, 11. doi:10.3389/fmars.2024.1365114

DOI
10.3389/fmars.2024.1365114
Journal article

2023

Exploring Mega-Nourishment Interventions Using Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Models and the Sand Engine Surface MATLAB Framework

DOI
10.22541/au.169297181.19761587/v1
Preprint

Investigating the impact of river flow and tidal level variations on river delta salinization through idealized numerical modelling

Matsoukis, C., Amoudry, L., Bricheno, L., & Leonardi, N. (2023). Investigating the impact of river flow and tidal level variations on river delta salinization through idealized numerical modelling. doi:10.5194/egusphere-egu23-16970

DOI
10.5194/egusphere-egu23-16970
Journal article

2022

Coastal forecast through coupling of Deep Learning and hydro-morphodynamical modelling

DOI
10.1002/essoar.10512513.1
Preprint

An integration of numerical modelling and paleoenvironmental analysis reveals the effects of embankment construction on long‐term salt marsh accretion

Pannozzo, N., Smedley, R., Chiverrell, R., Carnacina, I., & Leonardi, N. (n.d.). An integration of numerical modelling and paleoenvironmental analysis reveals the effects of embankment construction on long‐term salt marsh accretion. Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface. doi:10.1029/2021jf006524

DOI
10.1029/2021jf006524
Journal article

10.07 Modelling Tidal Environments

Fagherazzi, S., Leonardi, N., Carniello, L., Canestrelli, A., D’Alpaos, A., & Nardin, W. (2022). 10.07 Modelling Tidal Environments. In Treatise on Geomorphology (pp. 62-82). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-818234-5.00097-3

DOI
10.1016/b978-0-12-818234-5.00097-3
Chapter

Hydrodynamic Calibration of a Mixed Fluvial-tidal Delta Numerical Model: The Case of Changjiang Estuary

Carnacina, I., Leonardi, N., Mei, X., & Dai, Z. (2022). Hydrodynamic Calibration of a Mixed Fluvial-tidal Delta Numerical Model: The Case of Changjiang Estuary. In Proceedings of the IAHR World Congress (pp. 5609-5615). doi:10.3850/IAHR-39WC2521716X20221071

DOI
10.3850/IAHR-39WC2521716X20221071
Conference Paper

Modelling Tidal Environments

Fagherazzi, S., Leonardi, N., Carniello, L., Canestrelli, A., D’Alpaos, A., & Nardin, W. (2022). Modelling Tidal Environments. In Treatise on Geomorphology (pp. 62-82). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-818234-5.00097-3

DOI
10.1016/b978-0-12-818234-5.00097-3
Chapter

Modelling of Intertidal Sediment Transport in a Macrotidal Embayment

Leonardi, N. (2022). Modelling of Intertidal Sediment Transport in a Macrotidal Embayment. In Proceedings of the IAHR World Congress (pp. 5893-5896). doi:10.3850/IAHR-39WC2521716X20221050

DOI
10.3850/IAHR-39WC2521716X20221050
Conference Paper

Tracking Coastal Change by Assimilating from Data Sources with Different Spatial and Temporal Scales

Higham, J., Plater, A., Phillips, B., Leonardi, N., Arribas-Bel, D., & Bird, C. (2022). Tracking Coastal Change by Assimilating from Data Sources with Different Spatial and Temporal Scales. In Proceedings of the IAHR World Congress (pp. 4115-4120). doi:10.3850/IAHR-39WC2521716X20221480

DOI
10.3850/IAHR-39WC2521716X20221480
Conference Paper

Tracking coastal change by assimilating from data sources with different spatial and temporal scales

Plater, A., Higham, J., Phillips, B., Leonardi, N., Arribas-Bel, D., & Bird, C. (2022). Tracking coastal change by assimilating from data sources with different spatial and temporal scales. In Proceedings of the 39th IAHR World Congress (pp. 4115-4120). International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR). doi:10.3850/iahr-39wc2521711920221480

DOI
10.3850/iahr-39wc2521711920221480
Conference Paper

2021

Assuring safe port navigation by assimilating from data sources with different spatial and temporal scales

Phillips, B., Higham, J., Plater, A., Leonardi, N., Arribas-Bel, D., Bird, C., & Sinclair, A. (2021). Assuring safe port navigation by assimilating from data sources with different spatial and temporal scales. doi:10.5194/egusphere-egu21-15491

DOI
10.5194/egusphere-egu21-15491
Presentation material

Modelling the salinity response to fresh water flow and variable tidal amplitude in an idealized river delta 

Matsoukis, C., O. Amoudry, L., Bricheno, L., & Leonardi, N. (2021). Modelling the salinity response to fresh water flow and variable tidal amplitude in an idealized river delta . doi:10.5194/egusphere-egu21-2326

DOI
10.5194/egusphere-egu21-2326
Journal article

Salt marsh resilience to sea-level rise and increased storm intensity

Pannozzo, N., Leonardi, N., Carnacina, I., & Smedley, R. (2021). Salt marsh resilience to sea-level rise and increased storm intensity. doi:10.5194/egusphere-egu21-1294

DOI
10.5194/egusphere-egu21-1294
Journal article

Predicting dominance of sand transport by waves, tides and their interactions on sandy continental shelves

DOI
10.1002/essoar.10505948.1
Preprint

Understanding Marsh Dynamics Modeling Approaches

Fagherazzi, S., Kearney, W., Mariotti, G., Leonardi, N., & Nardin, W. (2021). Understanding Marsh Dynamics Modeling Approaches. In SALT MARSHES (pp. 278-299). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

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2020

Salt Marsh Dynamics in a Period of Accelerated Sea Level Rise

Fagherazzi, S., Mariotti, G., Leonardi, N., Canestrelli, A., Nardin, W., & Kearney, W. S. (2020). Salt Marsh Dynamics in a Period of Accelerated Sea Level Rise. JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-EARTH SURFACE, 125(8). doi:10.1029/2019JF005200

DOI
10.1029/2019JF005200
Journal article

Investigation of spatial and temporal salinity distribution in river deltas through idealized numerical modelling

Matsoukis, C., Amoudry, L., Bricheno, L., & Leonardi, N. (2020). Investigation of spatial and temporal salinity distribution in river deltas through idealized numerical modelling. doi:10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-8781

DOI
10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-8781
Journal article

Numerical investigation of the spatial distribution of Escherichia coli in river deltas for different values of river discharge, temperature and irradiation of the water surface

Leonardi, N., Matsoukis, C., & Carnacina, I. (2020). Numerical investigation of the spatial distribution of Escherichia coli in river deltas for different values of river discharge, temperature and irradiation of the water surface. H2Open Journal, 3(1), 69-76. doi:10.2166/h2oj.2020.024

DOI
10.2166/h2oj.2020.024
Journal article

2019

A Stochastic Approach to Modeling Tidal Creek Evolution: Exploring Environmental Influences on CreekTopologies Through Ensemble Predictions

Li, X., Leonardi, N., & Plater, A. J. (2019). A Stochastic Approach to Modeling Tidal Creek Evolution: Exploring Environmental Influences on CreekTopologies Through Ensemble Predictions. GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS, 46(23), 13836-13844. doi:10.1029/2019GL085214

DOI
10.1029/2019GL085214
Journal article

COMBINED EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES ON COASTAL DYNAMICS AND RECOVERY: THE BLUECOAST PROJECT APPROACH

AMOUDRY, L. O., PAYO, A., PLATER, A., SOLAN, M., MCCARROLL, R. J., MOLLER, I., . . . SOUZA, A. (2019). COMBINED EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES ON COASTAL DYNAMICS AND RECOVERY: THE BLUECOAST PROJECT APPROACH. In Coastal Sediments 2019 (pp. 3003-3015). WORLD SCIENTIFIC. doi:10.1142/9789811204487_0258

DOI
10.1142/9789811204487_0258
Conference Paper

FLOOD HAZARD ASSESSMENT TO INFORM FUTURE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES IN A HYPER-TIDAL ESTUARY

LYDDON, C. E., BROWN, J. M., LEONARDI, N., & PLATER, A. J. (2019). FLOOD HAZARD ASSESSMENT TO INFORM FUTURE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES IN A HYPER-TIDAL ESTUARY. In Coastal Sediments 2019 (pp. 1160-1170). WORLD SCIENTIFIC. doi:10.1142/9789811204487_0101

DOI
10.1142/9789811204487_0101
Conference Paper

Increased coastal wave hazard generated by differential wind and wave direction in hyper-tidal estuaries

Lyddon, C. E., Brown, J. M., Leonardi, N., & Plater, A. J. (2019). Increased coastal wave hazard generated by differential wind and wave direction in hyper-tidal estuaries. ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE, 220, 131-141. doi:10.1016/j.ecss.2019.02.042

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10.1016/j.ecss.2019.02.042
Journal article

OBSERVATIONS OF INFRAGRAVITY DOMINANCE IN THE SWASH ZONE OF A STEEP GRAVEL BEACH

BILLSON, O., RUSSELL, P., DAVIDSON, M., WIGGINS, M., McCARROLL, J. A. K., POATE, T., & LEONARDI, N. (2019). OBSERVATIONS OF INFRAGRAVITY DOMINANCE IN THE SWASH ZONE OF A STEEP GRAVEL BEACH. In Coastal Sediments 2019 (pp. 1866-1878). WORLD SCIENTIFIC. doi:10.1142/9789811204487_0161

DOI
10.1142/9789811204487_0161
Conference Paper

Wave-driven sediment resuspension and salt marsh frontal erosion alter the export of sediments from macro-tidal estuaries

Li, X., Leonardi, N., & Plater, A. J. (2019). Wave-driven sediment resuspension and salt marsh frontal erosion alter the export of sediments from macro-tidal estuaries. GEOMORPHOLOGY, 325, 17-28. doi:10.1016/j.geomorph.2018.10.004

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10.1016/j.geomorph.2018.10.004
Journal article

Chapter 3 Temperate Coastal Wetlands Morphology, Sediment Processes, and Plant Communities

Pratolongo, P., Leonardi, N., Kirby, J. R., & Plater, A. (2019). Chapter 3 Temperate Coastal Wetlands Morphology, Sediment Processes, and Plant Communities. In Coastal Wetlands (pp. 105-152). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-0-444-63893-9.00003-4

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10.1016/b978-0-444-63893-9.00003-4
Chapter

Temperate Coastal Wetlands: Morphology, Sediment Processes, and Plant Communities

Pratolongo, P., Leonardi, N., Kirby, J. R., & Plater, A. (2019). Temperate Coastal Wetlands: Morphology, Sediment Processes, and Plant Communities. In COASTAL WETLANDS: AN INTEGRATED ECOSYSTEM APPROACH, 2ND EDITION (pp. 105-152). doi:10.1016/B978-0-444-63893-9.00003-4

DOI
10.1016/B978-0-444-63893-9.00003-4
Chapter

2018

Modelling the Transport and Export of Sediments in Macrotidal Estuaries with Eroding Salt Marsh (vol 41, pg 1551, 2018)

Li, X., Plater, A., & Leonardi, N. (2018). Modelling the Transport and Export of Sediments in Macrotidal Estuaries with Eroding Salt Marsh (vol 41, pg 1551, 2018). ESTUARIES AND COASTS, 41(6), 1834. doi:10.1007/s12237-018-0405-8

DOI
10.1007/s12237-018-0405-8
Journal article

Temperate Coastal Wetlands

Pratolongo, P., Leonardi, N., Kirby, J. R., & Plater, A. (2019). Temperate Coastal Wetlands. In Coastal Wetlands (pp. 105-152). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-0-444-63893-9.00003-4

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10.1016/b978-0-444-63893-9.00003-4
Chapter

2017

2016

Sediment transport in a surface-advected estuarine plume

Yao, H. Y., Leonardi, N., Li, J. F., & Fagherazzi, S. (2016). Sediment transport in a surface-advected estuarine plume. Continental Shelf Research, 116, 122-135. doi:10.1016/j.csr.2016.01.014

DOI
10.1016/j.csr.2016.01.014
Journal article

2015

Dynamics of river mouth deposits

Fagherazzi, S., Edmonds, D. A., Nardin, W., Leonardi, N., Canestrelli, A., Falcini, F., . . . Slingerland, R. L. (2015). Dynamics of river mouth deposits. Reviews of Geophysics, 53(3), 642-672. doi:10.1002/2014rg000451

DOI
10.1002/2014rg000451
Journal article

Interplay between river discharge and tides in a delta distributary

Leonardi, N., Kolker, A. S., & Fagherazzi, S. (2015). Interplay between river discharge and tides in a delta distributary. Advances in Water Resources, 80, 69-78. doi:10.1016/j.advwatres.2015.03.005

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10.1016/j.advwatres.2015.03.005
Journal article

2014

How waves shape salt marshes

Leonardi, N., & Fagherazzi, S. (2014). How waves shape salt marshes. Geology, 42(10), 887-890. doi:10.1130/g35751.1

DOI
10.1130/g35751.1
Journal article

Modeling Tidal Bedding In Distributary-Mouth Bars

Leonardi, N., Sun, T., & Fagherazzi, S. (2014). Modeling Tidal Bedding In Distributary-Mouth Bars. Journal of Sedimentary Research, 84(6), 499-512. doi:10.2110/jsr.2014.42

DOI
10.2110/jsr.2014.42
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2013

Effect of tides on mouth bar morphology and hydrodynamics

Leonardi, N., Canestrelli, A., Sun, T., & Fagherazzi, S. (2013). Effect of tides on mouth bar morphology and hydrodynamics. Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, 118(9), 4169-4183. doi:10.1002/jgrc.20302

DOI
10.1002/jgrc.20302
Journal article