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. He holds a Ph.D. in Oceanographic Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. His research interests focus on water resources engineering, particularly river ice engineering and urban drainage hydraulic engineering. He has published numerous articles on topics such as freeze-up processes, frazil ice generation and evolution, and stormwater pond design and operation. Loewen has also held various academic positions including Associate Professor and Visiting Associate Professor at prestigious institutions. His extensive professional experience includes both research and practical applications in civil engineering, contributing significantly to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2002-07-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Conducting research and teaching in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Visiting Associate Professor

— Present

University of Washington •

Research position focusing on oceanography.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Toronto •

Teaching and research in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology •

Postdoctoral research in Civil Engineering.

Research Assistant

— Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology •

Conducted research in the Department of Civil Engineering.

Construction Engineer

— Present

Chevron Canada Resources Ltd. • Calgary, Alberta

Worked in construction 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