Dr. Timothy Dekker

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Biography

Timothy Dekker is a lecturer in Landscape Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, having expertise as an environmental water resources engineer and hydrologist. He specializes in river, lake, and estuary remediation and restoration. With a Doctorate in Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan, Timothy has led field studies and developed numerical modeling applications across sites in North America. His work involves analyzing the dynamics of surface water, sediments, and groundwater systems, as well as exploring the mitigative effects of urban flooding and the fate and transport of contaminants. He also employs contaminant forensics to understand the history of contaminated sites. Beyond academia, Timothy has participated in numerous national design competitions, focusing on the restoration and revitalization of urban waterfronts. He is actively engaged in advancing the science and practice of urban river restoration throughout the United States and Canada.

Research Interests

Courses

SCI-6333 Water, Land-Water Linkages, Aquatic Ecology

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).