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Vincent McFarlane is an Assistant Professor in Water Resources Engineering at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta. He is part of the River Ice Research Group at the University of Alberta, with his research primarily focused on ice formation and the river freeze-up process. Dr. McFarlane teaches courses including CIV E 330 - Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and CIV E 739 - Advanced Topics in Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics.
Dr. McFarlane received his educational background entirely from the University of Alberta:
- Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering (2014-2018) - Thesis: "Laboratory and Field Measurements of Frazil Ice Characteristics"
- M.Sc. in Water Resources Engineering (2011-2013) - Thesis: "Laboratory Studies of Suspended Frazil Ice Particles"
- B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2007-2011)
Dr. McFarlane's research interests center around river ice processes, with a particular focus on frazil and anchor ice formation, river supercooling and energy budget, and ice jam flooding. His work combines experimental field and laboratory studies to investigate ice formation mechanisms in rivers, with emphasis on how these processes affect river hydraulics and morphology. His research spans from fundamental ice physics to practical applications for flood management and infrastructure design in cold regions.
Dr. McFarlane has received numerous scientific awards and recognitions for his work, including:
- NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship
- NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship - Doctoral
- Graduate Student Teaching Award
- President's Doctoral Prize of Distinction
- R. Larry Gerard Medal
- Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship
- Best Student Paper Award from IAHR
- Best Student Paper Prize from CGU-HS Committee on River Ice Processes
As a passionate teacher, Dr. McFarlane enjoys sharing the wonders of water resources engineering with students of all ages. He has professional experience in both academia and industry, having worked as a Hydrotechnical Specialist at Stantec Consulting Ltd. before joining the University of Alberta as an Assistant Professor. He is also a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
