Doug Bertram

Dr. Doug Bertram is an academic researcher affiliated with the University of Strathclyde, specializing in civil and environmental engineering. His work focuses on water resources, hydropower, and flood forecasting, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water and environmental sustainability.

• Education:
  • PhD in Civil Engineering (University of Glasgow, 2015)
  • MSc in Water Resources Engineering Management (University of Glasgow, 2007)
  • MEng in Mechanical Engineering with Energy Studies (University of Strathclyde, 2005)
  • PGDIP in Academic Practice (University of Strathclyde, 2020)
• Research Interests:

  Dr. Bertram's research spans water scarcity analysis, run-of-river hydropower optimization, and AI integration in flood forecasting. He investigates river dynamics, sustainable energy systems, and data-driven decision-making frameworks for environmental policy. His work often involves collaboration with institutions like SEPA and Scottish Government.

• Scientific Contributions:
  • Key Projects:
    • EPSRC IAA: SEPA Secondment (2022–2026) on water scarcity in Scotland
    • DelugeAI (2025) for AI-enhanced flood forecasting
  • Datasets:
    • UK Hydropower and Tidal Energy Resource Database (2023)
    • River Flow Impacts on Hydropower Generation (2025)
• Honors:
  • Chartered Water and Environmental Manager (2020)
  • Chartered Engineer (2020)