BATON ROUGE, La. (Aug. 4, 2021) – The Water Institute team is deeply saddened by the loss of long-time coastal engineer Scott Hagen, Ph.D., P.E. (FL), D.CE, D.WRE, F.ASCE. Scott was a true leader in coastal science as theJohn P. Laborde Endowed Chair for Louisiana Sea Grant Research and Technology Transfer at Louisiana State University and director of the LSU Center for Coastal Resiliency.
As one of the first recipients of the RESTORE Act Center of Excellence for Louisiana grants, Scott examined the coupling of hydrologic, tide, and surge processes to enhance flood risk assessment for the Louisiana Coastal Master Plan. His many contributions to science and coastal engineering have made a true impact in our understanding of flood risk and how vulnerable communities can best prepare to address the risks.
“Our heart goes out to Denise and Scott’s extended family which includes his many colleagues and collaborators in Iowa, Louisiana, and around the country, as well as the numerous students he mentored over the years who will carry on his legacy. Scott was a leader in our community who made so many contributions and will be deeply missed,” said Justin Ehrenwerth, president and CEO of The Water Institute of the Gulf.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Scott for two decades and was looking forward to time together in the same building on The Water Campus” said Hugh Roberts, COO of The Water Institute of the Gulf. “Scott’s contributions to the research community will be long lasting, but I think I’ll miss his love of a good meal, dedication to his family and friends, and his passion for college football the most.”
We send our condolences to Scott’s wife, Denise DeLorme, and his many friends and family members.