Dr. Bruce Macvicar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bruce MacVicar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo. He leads the River Hydraulics Research Group, where his research focuses on river engineering, specifically the effects of urbanization on sediment transport, hydrodynamics in straight pools, and wood transport in rivers. Professor MacVicar conducts research in hydraulic engineering and fluvial geomorphology, emphasizing river dynamics. His work employs field measurements, physical experiments, and computer simulations to understand river processes, sediment transport, and flow turbulence. His ultimate goal is to improve engineering designs, protect and restore critical river habitats and floodplains, and preserve the integrity of complex systems. His research interests include Rivers, Sediment Transport, Turbulence, Floods, Complex Systems, River Restoration, Fluvial Geomorphology, and Urban Stormwater Management.

Research Interests

Courses

Hydrology Open Channel Flow Design Urban Water Systems Free Surface Hydraulics Topics Environmental Engineering

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.