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Rebecca Dziedzic is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering at Concordia University. She completed her PhD in Civil Environmental Engineering at the University of Toronto and holds a BASc in Civil Engineering from Universidade Positivo. Dr. Dziedzic focuses her research on asset management, water system sustainability, and infrastructure resilience, playing a crucial role in training the next generation of engineers through her thesis supervision of graduate students in Civil Engineering. She encourages students to undertake innovative research in smart water distribution system management, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and resilience in urban water infrastructure. Her multidisciplinary approach integrates hydraulic modelling, decision support tools, and the optimization of water systems. Dr. Dziedzic is particularly interested in applying machine learning techniques and GIS to advance the field of urban infrastructure management. She actively publishes her research findings and seeks to mentor students from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment in her lab. Her work has implications for enhancing the performance and reliability of water distribution networks under changing conditions and urban pressures.
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