Brian Karney

Brian Karney is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University. His work focuses on hydraulic transients, water distribution systems, and energy efficiency in pipeline networks.

• Academic rank: Adjunct Associate Professor
• Institution: McMaster University
• Research areas: Transient flow analysis, pipeline optimization, and sustainable infrastructure

Dr. Karney’s research interests bridge theoretical and applied hydraulic engineering. He investigates transient fault detection, air management in pressurized systems, and energy transformations in water networks. His work includes field testing of mobile DMA units for leakage assessment and computational modeling of surge protection strategies.

Recent scholarly activity trends show a focus on transient pressure modeling (e.g., Godunov schemes for dam-break flows), air valve optimization, and value-based decision frameworks for pipe maintenance. His studies address challenges like energy dissipation in rapid filling pipelines and dynamic effects in two-phase flows.

Key collaborative efforts involve international conferences (IAHR, ASCE) and interdisciplinary projects on climate adaptation, water quality, and infrastructure resilience. While no formal awards are listed, his publications span 30+ years of influential contributions to hydraulic transient theory and practice.