James Hart

James Hart is a Lecturer in Civil Engineering at the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Aston University, UK. His research focuses on physical modelling of pollution transport in environmental flows, particularly dispersion processes influenced by flow dynamics and vegetation. Current projects include groundwater contamination studies in South Asia and pollution dispersion analysis in UK nature-based solutions like beaver dams.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Hydraulics (EC3HDS)
• Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (EC2FMP)
• Water and Waste Water Engineering (EC4WWE)
• Major Civil Engineering Design Project (EC4MCE)
• Sustainable Infrastructure Systems (EC3SIS)
• Construction Project Management Foundations (SE0CPF)

Research Expertise: Specializes in laminar/transitional/turbulent flow studies in water networks, vegetation effects on drainage systems, and tracer testing methodologies. Active in interdisciplinary projects linking hydrology and environmental engineering.