Gregory L. Williams
Assistant Professor of Practice
Dr. Greg Williams is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Coastal Engineering. His primary areas of focus are teaching in the Coastal Engineering Program. He teaches EGN 201 - Engineering Statics, EGN 220 - Engineering Graphics, EGN 301 - Mechanics of Solids, EGN - 400 Fundamentals of Engineering Review, EGN 402 - Dredging and Beach Nourishment and EGN 495 - Engineering Capstone. Dr. Williams is also conducting research on dredging and dredging engineering education and is an active member of Western Dredging Association (WEDA), American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), and The Oughtred Society (preservation of slide rules and mechanical calculating devices). Prior to joining the Coastal Engineering faculty at UNCW, he worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Wilmington District, Engineer Research and Development Center in Vicksburg, MS and Philadelphia District and in private consulting. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Mississippi and North Carolina.
Education
Ph.D. Ocean Engineering, Texas A&M University
M.E. Civil/Coastal Engineering, Old Dominion University
BS Civil Engineering, N.C. State University
Specialization in Teaching
Statics, Solid Mechanics, Dredging and Beach Nourishment, AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Research Interests
Dredging and dredged sediment management education
Community Engagement
Eagles Island Nature Park, Board of Directors
Cape Fear Community College, Associate in Engineering Advisory Committee