Water Resources | Flood Resilience | Nature Based Solution

Roy C. Messaros is a highly experienced professional with a background in water resources, hydraulic, coastal and civil engineering. His career spans various roles, including Senior Research Project Manager at Rutgers University, Director of Engineering at Princeton Hydro, LLC, and positions at the US Army Corps of Engineers for almost 20 years. Throughout his career, Dr. Messaros has been involved in managing and overseeing a wide range of coastal hydraulics, civil and water resources projects, including using Coastal Engineering Modeling (CEM) software to assist with the design of flood control structures (levees/floodwalls), wetland mitigation, riverine engineering, flood mitigation, resiliency and stormwater management and ecosystem restoration. He was also involved in the preparation of the Levee Safety Evaluation Report and the hydraulic section of the LOMR (Letter of Map Revision) submitted to FEMA for Levee Accreditation for one of the world-class flood risk management projects (Green Brook Flood Control project). Furthermore, his role as an adjunct professor at prestigious institutions such as New York University and Stevens Institute of Technology underscores his commitment to sharing his knowledge and expertise with the next generation of engineers and environmental scientists. Dr. Messaros has also actively contributed to the field through his publications and presentations at conferences, focusing on important topics such as wetlands, coastal restoration, and floodplain management.