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Jennifer Nafziger is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta, specializing in water resources engineering. She obtained her Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering from the University of Alberta in 2018, focusing on unsteady ice processes in complex river systems. Prior to her current role, she worked as a River Hydraulics Ice Engineer at the Alberta River Forecast Centre, and as an Engineer-In-Training at Golder Associates. Nafziger has received several awards for her contributions to the field, including the Official Commendation from the Assistant Deputy Minister of Alberta Environment and Parks, and the Gerard Medal for her professional paper on river ice processes. Her research interests encompass the management of water resources in cold regions, particularly the challenges posed by ice jam flooding and the development of new tools for flood risk assessment and water management policy. She aims to support resilient communities and responsible industries while protecting aquatic ecosystems in cold climates.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada
Teaching and researching in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Alberta River Forecast Centre • Alberta, Canada
Conducted research on river hydraulics and ice engineering.
Golder Associates Ltd. • Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Assisted in geological engineering projects.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management