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Professor Seth Westra is a faculty member in the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Adelaide, specializing in hydrology and climate risk. He leads the University of Adelaide Water Research Centre and is a chartered engineer with extensive academic and industry experience. His research focuses on climate change impacts on water resources, flood estimation, and hydrological modeling uncertainties. He actively supervises Masters and PhD students in water-related fields.
Research Interests:
- Climate change effects on floods and droughts
- Multi-causal flood estimation in diverse catchments
- Hydrological model improvements and uncertainty quantification
- Climate stress testing for water systems
Recent Articles: Reflect a focus on global hydrological datasets (e.g., ROBIN), climate-driven trends in extreme events, and interdisciplinary approaches to water resource resilience. Themes include compound climate events, scenario-neutral impact assessments, and adaptation strategies.
Advising & Grants: Supervises graduate students and engages in contract research projects. His work bridges academic research with practical engineering solutions for climate challenges.
Labs/Teams: Directs the Water Research Centre, fostering collaboration between researchers and industry partners to address water security and climate risks.
