Professor Dr. Bruce Macvicar

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.

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