Dr. Evan Davies

Professor

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Biography

Evan Davies is a Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta, specializing in Civil Environmental Engineering. His research interests include water resources management, systems thinking modeling, and sustainable development. He focuses on the planning and management of water resources, emphasizing the understanding and modeling of complex feedbacks in relation to water availability, usage, and quality within broader social, economic, and environmental contexts. Davies utilizes hydrological modeling and collaborates with stakeholders to identify relationships within water resource systems at various spatial scales. He has received multiple teaching awards, including the Faculty of Engineering Graduate Teaching Award, reflecting his dedication to education. His teaching philosophy emphasizes interaction in learning environments and fostering curiosity among students. Davies holds a Ph.D. from the University of Western Ontario and has contributed extensively to scholarly articles and projects regarding water resources and environmental engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-07-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Full professor in the Faculty of Engineering with a focus on Civil Environmental Engineering.

Associate Professor

2015-07-01 — 2021-06-30

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Taught and conducted research in Civil Environmental Engineering.

Assistant Professor

2009-07-01 — 2015-06-30

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Initially appointed to faculty, focusing on Civil Environmental Engineering.

Awards

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Faculty of Engineering Graduate Teaching Award

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Faculty of Engineering Undergraduate Teaching Award

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Doctoral Fellowship (CGS)

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University of Western Ontario Graduate Tuition Scholarship

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Ontario Graduate Scholarship

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Masters/Doctoral Fellowship (PGS A/B)

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University of Western Ontario Graduate Tuition Scholarship

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University of Waterloo Graduate Incentives Award

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University of Waterloo Entrance Scholarship

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Shastri-CIDA India Summer Programme

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management