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Karen Dow is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) at the Price Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba. She holds a Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering from the University of Alberta. Her research interests include river ice engineering and hydraulics, focusing on dynamic river ice processes, hydraulic field monitoring, experimental studies, and numerical modeling. Dr. Dow employs experimental fluid mechanics and computational hydraulics in her work, utilizing advanced techniques such as particle image velocimetry (PIV). She actively seeks graduate students who are passionate about hydraulics and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. Her projects often involve fieldwork in Northern Manitoba, with opportunities for students in experimental work and numerical modelling. Dr. Dow emphasizes teamwork and has a solid theoretical foundation in fluid mechanics and hydraulics. Her collaboration within a close, supportive research group is a hallmark of her academic environment.
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