Gregory Lawrence

Gregory Lawrence is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Faculty of Applied Science. Since 1987, he has held a Tier I Canada Research Chair in Environmental Fluid Mechanics and focuses on the fluid dynamics of inland and coastal waters, particularly their impact on water quality, chemistry, and biology. His work addresses waste discharge minimization, lake restoration, and water system rehabilitation. He also instructs in UBC’s Master of Engineering Leadership in Integrated Water Management program.

Research Interests: Environmental Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Hydrodynamic Stability and Mixing, Physical Limnology, and Water Quality Management. His studies bridge fluid dynamics with environmental stewardship, emphasizing hydrodynamic processes in lakes, reservoirs, and mine pit lakes.

Selected Publications highlight his expertise in stratified flows, Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities, baroclinic responses, and artificial circulation techniques. These works span journals like Limnology and Oceanography, Physical Review Fluids, and Environmental Fluid Mechanics.

Scientific Awards:

• 2018-2020: 2nd Year Student Appreciation Award (UBC Civil Engineering Club)
• 2016: Visiting Research Fellow (University of Western Australia)
• 2013: Elected Fellow (Canadian Society for Civil Engineering)
• 2012: Elected Fellow (Canadian Academy of Engineering)
• 2011: Camille Dagenais Award (Canadian Society for Civil Engineering)
• 2010: Premier’s Award – Partnership Category (British Columbia)
• 2001: Tier I Canada Research Chair in Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• 2001: Journal of Environmental Engineering Editor’s Award (ASCE)

Teaching: Courses include CIVL 215 Fluid Mechanics I, CIVL 541 Environmental Fluid Mechanics, and CIVL 598L Contemporary Topics in Physical Limnology. He has been recognized for teaching excellence multiple times, including the 2018-2020 Student Appreciation Award.