Dr. Ian Coghlan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ian Coghlan is a Senior Project Engineer at the Water Research Laboratory (WRL) of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He holds a Master of Engineering Science degree with a specialization in Coastal Engineering and Management, a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechanical Engineering, and a Diploma in Engineering Practice. He has over ten years of experience in managing various projects in the fields of coastal structures, coastal processes, and hydraulic structures. Ian's expertise includes physical and numerical modeling, desktop analysis, field investigations, and data analysis. He is a member of Engineers Australia and actively participates in seminars related to Coastal and Ocean Engineering. Ian has specialized knowledge in applying physical models to assess coastal and marine structures, and he conducts desktop-based studies related to coastal processes and climate change vulnerability assessments. He is also skilled in numerical modeling of rivers, estuaries, and oceans, focusing on analyzing extensive datasets.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Project Engineer

2010-01-01 — Present

Water Research Laboratory, UNSW • Manly Vale Campus

Manage and execute projects related to coastal engineering and hydraulic structures.

Awards

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D.N. Foster Award

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.