Dr. Ben Modra

Biography

Ben Modra is a Principal Engineer with the Water Research Laboratory specializing in coastal water engineering. He is one of Australia’s foremost physical hydraulic modelers, leading the delivery of diverse and complex models that ensure the safe and efficient design of infrastructure. His research and work focus on applied coastal engineering, dam civil engineering, and stormwater management. With extensive experience in the design, testing, and assessment of coastal structures such as seawalls and breakwaters, Ben has a solid background in electronics and specialist instrumentation, both in laboratory and field studies. He has worked extensively on laboratory testing of stormwater treatment devices to ensure new products are effective. His work aims to improve stormwater treatment trains to provide better water quality outcomes in rivers and reduce plastics in oceans. Ben is passionate about research and collaborates closely with academics to incorporate new research into commercial projects, guiding research to achieve practical outcomes for the industry.

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