The MANTIS Lab recently hosted Hannah Spero, a doctoral candidate from University of Notre Dame, who presented her research on tracking large coastal boulders in Ireland. As she nears the completion of her PhD, Hannah demonstrated how extreme wave events can transport massive rocks and provided insights into past marine conditions and coastal hazards. Her presentation featured geospatial visualizations and displacement analyses that illustrated how boulders serve as indicators of high-energy events. A key aspect of her work has been her collaboration with MANTIS personnel, which integrates advanced remote sensing and surveying methods into coastal studies.

The session sparked discussion on methodology and applications and emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in environmental research. The lab extends its appreciation to Hannah for an engaging and informative presentation.