Dr. Mark Loewen

Professor

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Biography

Mark Loewen is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Oceanographic Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, obtained between 1986 and 1992, an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta, and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, also from the University of Alberta. Mark has held various academic positions, including Associate Professor at the University of Alberta and Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Washington. His research focuses on River Ice Engineering and Urban Drainage Hydraulic Engineering, with specific interests in freeze-up processes, frazil ice generation, water quality monitoring, and stormwater pond design. He is actively involved in field measurements and modeling of river ice processes, as well as monitoring and modeling techniques for stormwater ponds. In addition to his research endeavors, Dr. Loewen teaches several courses related to fluid mechanics and water resources engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2002-07-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching and research in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Associate Professor

1999-09-01 — 2002-06-30

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching and research in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Visiting Associate Professor

1998-07-01 — 1999-07-01

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Research and teaching in Oceanography.

Assistant Professor

1992-06-01 — 1997-06-30

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Teaching and research in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1992-01-01 — 1992-05-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Research in Civil 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