Dr. Vincent Mcfarlane

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Vincent McFarlane is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. He obtained his Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering from the University of Alberta, where his thesis focused on laboratory and field measurements of frazil ice characteristics. His research interests lie in river ice processes, including frazil anchor ice formation, river supercooling energy budget, and ice jam flooding. He has also worked as a Hydrotechnical Specialist at Stantec Consulting Ltd and as an Associate Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Manitoba. An active researcher, McFarlane has authored and co-authored numerous publications in reputable journals pertaining to his field, advancing the understanding of hydraulic behavior in cold regions. His dedication to the academic community is reflected in his professional affiliations, including being a licensed Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-09-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching and researching in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Hydrotechnical Specialist

2021-07-01 — 2022-07-01

Stantec Consulting Ltd. •

Provided expertise in hydrotechnical engineering.

Associate Postdoctoral Fellow

2019-04-01 — 2021-04-01

University of Manitoba •

Conducted advanced research in Civil Engineering.

Courses

CIV E 330 - Introduction to Fluid Mechanics CIV E 739 - Advanced Topics in Fluid Mechanics

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