The focus of my research is on storms, coastal processes and coastal geomorphology. This includes analysis of patterns in shoreline erosion along the Atlantic Coast and the structure and dynamics of barrier islands and the frequency and magnitude of extratropical storms.

Selected Recent Publications

Dolan, R., M. Fenster and R. Morton. 2001. Coastal storms and shoreline change: Signal or noise? Journal of Coastal Research 17(3):714-720.

Dolan, R. 2001. The Corps of Engineers field research facility. Shore and Beach 69(3):3-6.

Dolan, R. and K. Runyon. 2001. The origin of Jockey’s Ridge, North Carolina. Shore and Beach 69(6):29-32.

Fenster, M., and Dolan, R. 1999. Mapping erosion hazard areas in the city of Virginia Beach. The Journal of Coastal Research 28:58-68.

Fenster, M. and Dolan R., 1996. The Impact of Tidal Inlets on Adjacent Barrier Islands. Journal of Coast Research. V. 12. pp. 294-310.

Fucella, J. and Dolan, R. 1996. Storms and Vertical Erosion on a Beach. Journal of Coastal Research. V. 12, pp. 420-429.