Dr. Ryan Mulligan

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Biography

Ryan Mulligan is a Professor and the Associate Head of the Civil Engineering department at Queen's University. He holds a Ph.D. in Oceanography from Dalhousie University and engages in significant research pertaining to coastal engineering and physical oceanography. His work addresses various topics including coastal processes, marine renewable energy, and the physical forces that lead to changes in coastal regions. Mulligan's research contributes to understanding the dynamics of wave circulation, tidal currents, and sediment transport, providing insights essential for predicting changes in coastal environments. His publications reflect a deep focus on phenomena such as coastal erosion, flooding, and the interactions of ocean currents with land formation. He actively participates in educational and research initiatives aimed at addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Awards

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Ocean Voyager Award

Courses

CIVL 853: Water Waves CIVL 855: Hydrodynamics Coasts Estuaries CIVL 895: Special Topics Civil Engineering CIVL 451: Lake, Reservoir Coastal Engineering CIVL 360: Civil Engineering Design Practice III CIVL 350: Hydraulics II CIVL 500: Civil Engineering Thesis

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.