Dr. Jennifer Nafziger

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Nafziger is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. She holds a Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering from the University of Alberta, obtained in 2018, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geological Engineering from the University of Waterloo, completed in 2006. Jennifer's research interests focus on winter river environments and the challenges posed by cold regions, specifically regarding water resources and ice jam flooding. She has worked as a River Hydraulics Ice Engineer at the Alberta River Forecast Centre and in various engineering roles prior. Her research aims to develop new tools and policies to address the socio-economic and environmental challenges associated with managing Canada’s cold-region rivers, especially in the context of climate change. Jennifer is a registered Professional Engineer in Alberta and a member of several professional affiliations, including the Canadian Geophysical Union's Committee on River Ice Processes and Environment. She has received multiple awards for her contributions to the field and actively teaches courses on Water Resources Engineering Design and River Ice Engineering at her university.

Research Interests

Water Resources Engineering River Ice Engineering Ice Jam Flooding Cold Regions Hydrology Winter Hydrometric Methods Remote Sensing River Ice Jam Flood Risk Assessment River Ice Breakup Processes Flood Management Water Management Policy Guidelines Winter Aquatic Habitat Snow Hydrology Extreme Flooding Events

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-11-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, Alberta

Teaching and conducting research in Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on water resources and river ice engineering.

River Hydraulics Ice Engineer

2018-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Alberta River Forecast Centre • Alberta

Worked on river ice engineering and flood risk assessment.

Engineer-In-Training

2006-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Golder Associates Ltd. • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Gained experience in geoscience and engineering projects.

Awards

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Official Commendation

2021-01-01
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Challenge Coin

2020-01-01
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Gerard Medal Overall Paper

2013-01-01
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Gary Salmon Memorial Scholarship

2012-01-01
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Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Doctoral Scholarship

2011-01-01
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President's Award

2007-01-01

Courses

Water Resources Engineering Design River Ice Engineering

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

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent Canadian degree Introductory Financial Accounting Introductory Management Accounting Audit and Assurance Taxation Business Law
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Statement of Intent (1-2 pages)
  • Two letters of reference
  • Prerequisite Course Form
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Accounting and Business Analytics

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Quantitative
Required:155
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in computing science or mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Scanned Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate
  • CV/Resume
  • Letters of Recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computing Science. GRE is highly recommended for international applicants.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Reference
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

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:90
Prerequisites
BSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official documents from postsecondary institutions
  • CV
  • Statement of Research Interest
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering