U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Perspective

Presenter: Jeff King, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Presenter bio: Dr. King currently serves as Deputy National Lead for the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineering With Nature® (EWN®) Initiative. In addition to leading and managing a broad array of EWN activities and collaborative efforts, Dr. King is also advancing R&D projects within the EWN portfolio. Current projects and research interest include: incorporation of EWN techniques/designs into traditional infrastructure; design and application of natural-nature based features (NNBF) in support of coastal resilience; promoting landscape architecture practices in pursuit of nature-based solutions; and fostering collaborative partnerships to achieve innovative outcomes that are aligned with elements of the EWN Initiative. Dr. King has more than 20 years of experience serving in government, academic and private-sector positions. He received a BS degree from Florida State University in biochemistry, a MS degree from Johns Hopkins University in clinical/environmental toxicology, and a PhD degree in environmental engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Dr. King is also a registered Professional Engineer in Georgia and South Carolina. Please visit: www.engineeringwithnature.org for more information about the Engineering With Nature Initiative.