Dr. Gisselle Guerra-Chanis
About me
Gisselle E. Guerra Saval is an Environmental Engineer and coastal researcher dedicated to advancing climate resilience and sustainable ocean management. She holds a Ph.D. in Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering from the University of Florida and leads innovative research on multi-hazard risk assessment, coastal erosion, and saltwater intrusion in Panama and Latin America.
Her leadership and scientific contributions have earned her the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science National Award (2022), UTP Researcher of the Year (2023), and prestigious fellowships such as Fulbright-Laspau and the Bob and Phyllis Dean Fellowship. As a National Researcher (SNI), Gisselle actively promotes gender equity in STEM, mentoring students through programs like JULIA (SENACYT) and supervising numerous undergraduate and postgraduate theses.
In addition to her research, she is a professor at Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá, where she designs and teaches courses in coastal engineering, ecology, and environmental assessment, inspiring future scientists to engage in research and innovation. Her work integrates numerical modeling, hydrographic surveys, and participatory science to inform public policy and empower communities facing climate challenges.
Gisselle E. Guerra Saval is an Environmental Engineer and coastal researcher committed to advancing climate resilience and sustainable ocean management. She holds a Ph.D. in Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering from the University of Florida and leads pioneering research on multi-hazard risk assessment, coastal erosion, and saltwater intrusion in Panama and Latin America.
Her leadership has been recognized with the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science National Award (2022), UTP Researcher of the Year (2023), and international fellowships such as Fulbright-Laspau and the Bob and Phyllis Dean Fellowship. As a National Researcher (SNI), she actively promotes gender equity in STEM, mentoring young women through programs like JULIA (SENACYT) and engaging in science diplomacy initiatives with UNESCO, IAEA, and regional networks.
Gisselle’s work integrates numerical modeling, hydrographic surveys, and participatory science to inform public policy and empower communities facing climate challenges. Her vision is to bridge scientific innovation and inclusive adaptation strategies, ensuring resilient coastal futures.
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Reynaldo Jorge, Moisés Lima, Gisselle E. Guerra-Chanis (2024). Evaluation of Coastal Vulnerability for Parita’s Bay Coastline. 2024 9th International Engineering, Sciences and Technology Conference (IESTEC). IEEE Xplore.
Víctor Castro, Gisselle E. Guerra-Chanis (2024). Implementación de técnicas topográficas para el monitoreo de la erosión costera. 2024 9th International Engineering, Sciences and Technology Conference (IESTEC). IEEE Xplore.
E. Rodriguez, G. Avila and G. Guerra-Chanis (2022). Coastline changes in the Pacific of Panama due to coastal erosion. 2022 8th International Engineering, Sciences and Technology Conference (IESTEC). IEEE Xplore. DOI: 10.1109/iestec54539.2022.00075
V. Gomez and G. Guerra-Chanis Using DSAS tool to determine shoreline changes in San Carlos Beach, Panama (2022). 2022 8th International Engineering, Sciences and Technology Conference (IESTEC). IEEE Xplore. DOI: 10.1109/iestec54539.2022.00085
Gisselle E. Guerra-Chanis, Jorge Armando Laurel-Castillo, Carlos A.F. Schettini, Georgia Kakoulaki, Alejandro J. Souza, Arnoldo Valle-Levinson (2022). Saltwater intrusion in estuaries with different dynamic depths. Regional Studies in Marine Science. ISSN 2352-4855, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2022.102186.
Gisselle E. Guerra-Chanis, Sangdon So, Arnoldo Valle-Levinson (2021). Effects of Hurricane Irma on residual flows and saltwater intrusion in a subtropical estuary. Regional Studies in Marine Science. ISSN 2352-4855. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2020.101568.