Nicholls, Robert J.

Robert J. Nicholls, Professor of Coastal Engineering at the University of Southampton, is a coastal engineer with expertise in integrated assessment and systems perspectives and climate change impact and adaptation assessment. He was awarded the Roger Revelle Medal 2008 by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Executive Council, which recognises outstanding contributions to the ocean sciences. He advises several national governments on coastal impacts and adaptation to climate change.