Dr. Alice Harrison

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Biography

Alice Harrison is a Principal Engineer at the UNSW Water Research Laboratory. She has a unique combination of qualifications as a specialist water engineer with a background in economics. She completed her Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours 1) and Bachelor of Commerce in 2015. Alice is particularly interested in estuary and coastal processes, working to bridge the gap between engineers, economists, and decision makers to improve coastal and estuary management. Her work is highly varied and includes detailed hydrodynamic modelling to inform coastal floodplain and estuary management, as well as extensive fieldwork in both pristine and degraded environments. Alice is also involved in completing cost-benefit analyses for large-scale wetland restoration projects across New South Wales. Her growing interest lies in the evolving field of environmental economics, with a focus on ensuring that the true value of the environment is acknowledged and accounted for by decision makers.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Engineer

— Present

Water Research Laboratory • UNSW Water Research Laboratory, Manly Vale Campus

Lead various projects focused on coastal and estuary management to bridge the gap between engineering practices and economic considerations.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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