Shawn Clark

Dr. Shawn Clark is a Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Manitoba's Price Faculty of Engineering. He holds a B.Sc. (2002) and Ph.D. (2007) in Civil Engineering from the University of Manitoba. His research focuses on river ice engineering and hydraulics, combining field monitoring, laboratory experiments, and numerical modeling. Current research interests include supercooling analysis, ice roughness estimation via drones, and freeze-up jamming dynamics.

Education:

• Ph.D. Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba (2007)
• B.Sc. Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba (2002)

Research emphasizes cold regions engineering challenges, such as ice formation prediction, river hydraulics under ice cover, and advanced modeling techniques. His work bridges theoretical models with practical field applications, leveraging technologies like remotely piloted aircraft for data collection.

Publications reflect a focus on numerical simulations of ice processes, energy budgets in supercooling, and experimental hydraulics. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided text.

Dr. Clark actively advises students seeking opportunities in water resources engineering, prioritizing applicants with fieldwork enthusiasm and problem-solving skills. His research group collaborates on projects involving river ice dynamics and environmental fluid mechanics.