Dr. Jack Puleo

Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing
Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives in Coastal Engineering and Resilience
Florida International University

Dr. Jack Puleo is dean of the College of Engineering and Computing and associate vice president for Strategic Initiatives in Coastal Engineering and Resilience at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. His research focuses on coastal processes, sediment transport, and remote sensing of the coastal environment. Jack’s work includes extensive research on swash-zone hydrodynamics, nature-based solutions, and coastal resilience. He has led numerous SERDP, ESTCP, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects addressing munitions migration, coastal hazards, and infrastructure resilience. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles. Jack received a bachelor’s degree in oceanography and mathematics from Humboldt State University, a master’s degree in oceanography from Oregon State University, and a doctoral degree in coastal engineering from the University of Florida.