John Goff, is a Senior Research Scientist, Institute for Geophysics, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Goff received a BSc degree in Geo-Physics Math from Brown University in 1985, and a PhD degree in Oceanography from the MIT/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Joint Program in 1990. After two years of post-doc work at WHOI, he took a position as a Research Associate at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics in 1993. He was promoted to Research Scientist in 1999, and then Senior Research Scientist in 2004. Dr. Goff’s research employs swath sonar mapping and high-resolution reflectivity imaging to investigate morphology of the seafloor, its pattern of acoustic reflectivity, and shallow stratigraphy. His research interests are focused on sedimentary processes and structures in coastal and continental shelf settings, with recent efforts dedicated to understanding the impacts of hurricanes, tsunamis, and glaciers on the near-shore sedimentary processes. His work has resulted in more than 100 peer-review publications as author or coauthor.