Dr. Ana Da Silva

Professor

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Biography

Ana Maria da Silva is a Professor and Department Head of Civil Engineering at Queen's University. Her research focuses on Environmental Fluid Mechanics, Fluvial Hydraulics, and River Engineering. She specializes in sediment transport, river morphology, and hydraulic physical modeling. Her work aims to address UN Sustainable Development Goals through the development of analytical and numerical models that simulate the prediction of river morphological responses to natural and man-induced changes. She has established a new research facility dedicated to river estuarine morphodynamics and has extensive experience in modeling local scour at hydraulic structures. Dr. da Silva is actively involved in various professional societies related to civil engineering, serving as an Associate Editor for leading journals in her field. Her academic contributions include numerous publications, conference presentations, and funded research projects. Throughout her career, she has received several distinguished awards for both her research and teaching excellence.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor, Department Head

1995-01-01 — Present

Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Leads the Civil Engineering department focusing on research and academic development.

Awards

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ASCE Karl Emil Hilgard Hydraulic Prize

2019-01-01
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Civil Engineering Teaching Award

2018-01-01

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
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