The scientific activity of Giovanni Coco is mainly related to coastal oceanography, hazards and interactions between physical and biological processes. The approach is primarily based on Complex System Science and involves a mix of numerical modeling with field and laboratory observations. More recently, he has focused on nonlinear techniques for data analysis (genetic algorithms, artificial neural networks) applying them to a variety of bio-geophysical problems. He has been PI in projects funded by national organizations in the USA, New Zealand and Spain.

More details about GC research can be found on: www.coastalhub.science

Distinctions/Honours:
- Riley Memorial Lecture, Dalhousie University, Canada, 2013

- Augusto Gonzales Linarez Excellence Fellowship, Spain, 2013

- Honorary Lecturship, University of Waikato

Committee/Professional groups/Services:
- Editor of Journal of Geophysical Research – Earth Surface, AGU
- Scientific Committee of River, Coastal and Estuarine Morphodynamics
- Steering Committee of the International Symposium of Rip Currents
- Executive Committee of the Earth and Planetary Surface Processes Focus Group

Areas of Expertise:
Environmental Science, Geomorphology, Physical Oceanography, Coastal and Estuarine processes, Complexity and Pattern Formation, Machine Learning