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Dr. Ioan Nistor is a Professor of Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering at the University of Ottawa , affiliated with the Department of Civil Engineering . He also serves as the Assistant Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies . His research focuses on hazards associated with extreme hydrodynamic loading on infrastructure, coastal erosion, and disaster risk reduction. He chairs the Maritime and Coastal Division of IAHR and contributes to design guidelines for tsunami-resistant buildings through the ASCE7 Tsunami Loads Subcommittee . Dr. Nistor holds editorial roles at Journal of Waterways, Ports, Coastal and Ocean Engineering (ASCE), Coastal Engineering Journal , and Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering . He has received prestigious awards, including the 2014 JWPCOE Outstanding Paper Award and the 2010 Tsunami International Society Award. Prior to academia, he worked as a hydraulic engineer at AECOM-TECSULT Montreal , contributing to water resources projects globally. Research Interests: Tsunami impact mitigation, dam failure analysis, coastal vegetation dynamics, climate change adaptation, and nature-based solutions for coastal protection. Professional Activities: Board member of the Canadian Coastal Science and Engineering Association, voting member of ASCE7 Tsunami Subcommittee. His recent work emphasizes probabilistic tsunami hazard assessments and the integration of ecological engineering principles into coastal infrastructure design. Collaborative projects include Living Dyke initiatives and field studies on post-disaster resilience.

• Coastal Engineering
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Extreme Hydrodynamic Loading
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Maria Dittrich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto . Her research focuses on environmental geochemistry , biogeochemistry , geomicrobiology , and modeling of early diagenesis in aquatic systems. She leads the Biogeochemistry Lab at UofT, emphasizing dolomite formation , phosphorus cycling , and microbial mineralization processes with applications in CO2 sequestration and lake management . Current Projects Qatar Foundation-funded research on carbon mineralization in sabkhas Collaborations with ETH Zurich, Qatar University, and Nanjing University Maria’s lab investigates microbial interactions in hypersaline environments , nanoparticle-based biofilm disruption , and phosphorus dynamics in coastal lakes . Her group has published on topics ranging from nanoparticle applications to isotopic fractionation in dolomite , with recent work presented at international conferences like Goldschmidt 2025 and EGU2020 . She mentors graduate students in biogeochemical modeling , microbial mat studies , and environmental nanotechnology .

• Environmental Geochemistry
• Biogeochemistry
• Geomicrobiology
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Adrian Ilinca is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering within École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), Université du Québec . His research focuses on Renewable Energy systems, particularly Wind Energy and Solar Energy , with specialization in Cold Climate Technology Adaptation , Energy Storage , and CO2 Capture solutions. Director: ÉDÉ – ÉTS Sustainable Energy Laboratory Research Axes: Sensors & Connectivity, Circular Economy, Intelligent Systems Key Expertise: Thermal Systems, Hybrid Energy, Wind Turbine Aerodynamics His academic contributions span Computational Fluid Dynamics , Machine Learning for energy systems, and Hybrid Renewable Technologies . Recent publications emphasize Hydrogen Liquefaction , Battery Storage Integration , and Wind Energy Optimization in extreme environments. As principal supervisor, he mentors over 20 graduate students in projects ranging from Wind Turbine Icing to Microgrid Decarbonization . His work frequently addresses Arctic Energy Challenges and Industrial Sustainability through innovative system design.

• Renewable Energy
• Wind Energy
• Solar Energy
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Ahmad Shakibaeinia is a Full Professor at the Department of Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering in Polytechnique Montréal , holding the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Digital Hydrosystems . He serves as a researcher in the Experimental and Digital Water Flow Engineering Group (GENIE EAU) and is affiliated with the Interuniversity Study Center for Structures under Extreme Loads (CEISCE) . Research Domains : Computational fluid mechanics, multiphase flows, granular flow dynamics, cold-region hydraulics, fluvial mechanics Methodologies : Specializing in mesh-free particle methods (SPH, MPS) for simulating complex hydro-environmental flows His work focuses on multi-physics hydro-environmental flows involving water-air-sediment-ice interactions, with applications in flood risk assessment , tailings dam breach modeling , and cold-region river dynamics . Recent publications demonstrate expertise in floating breakwater systems , microbial risk assessment , and ice-structure interaction simulations . Key scientific contributions include: Developing enhanced weakly-compressible MPS/SPH methods for free-surface and granular flows Pioneering fully Lagrangian DEM-MPS models for ice-wave dynamics Creating integrated numerical frameworks for cold-region water quality assessment He has supervised 12 graduate students (3 PhD, 9 Master's) and secured multiple NSERC Alliance Grants for projects on climate change impacts and critical infrastructure vulnerability . His 74 publications span topics from sediment transport to particle method development , with significant contributions to oil sands tailings dam failure and transboundary river pollution understanding.

• Hydraulic Engineering
• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• Multiphase Flow Modeling
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Dr. Michael Tait is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University, specializing in structural engineering, seismic isolation, blast risk mitigation, and infrastructure resilience. His research integrates advanced computational modeling with experimental validation to enhance the safety and performance of critical systems. Research Interests Structural and seismic engineering with focus on fiber-reinforced materials Development and analysis of tuned liquid dampers for vibration control Resilience-based design frameworks for blast and multi-hazard scenarios Numerical modeling of complex systems using smoothed particle hydrodynamics Probabilistic risk assessment and infrastructure hardening Selected Publications His recent work (2025-2022) spans seismic fragility of bridges, blast risk mitigation for masonry systems, power grid resilience, and innovative damping technologies. Key themes include hybrid modeling, nonlinear dynamics, and geometric optimization of fluid control systems. Teaching Professor Tait has taught Structural Analysis (CIVENG 3G04) and Structural Dynamics (CIVENG 739) since 2017, emphasizing computational tools and real-world engineering applications.

• Structural Engineering
• Seismic Analysis
• Blast Risk Mitigation
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Dr. Don Bass is a retired Professor of Mathematics with a joint appointment to the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University. He holds a PhD from Warwick, an M.Phil./PGCE from London, and a B.Sc. from Hull, all in the UK. His research focuses on marine dynamics, particularly ship motions in severe seas and fishing boat safety, leveraging experimental and mathematical modeling in Memorial's wave tank. He has contributed extensively to roll stabilization technologies and small vessel design. Dr. Bass teaches Advanced Calculus, Marine Hydrodynamics, and Ship Dynamics. His courses integrate theoretical principles with industry-relevant software for evaluating ship performance and offshore loadings. His research interests include wave fields in landing platforms, small catamaran motions, and ship-model correlation studies. His publications emphasize experimental and numerical approaches to marine challenges, such as water on deck dynamics and paravane systems. While no awards are explicitly noted, his work has practical applications in improving vessel safety and maritime engineering practices. His research is anchored at Memorial's wave tank facility.

• Marine Dynamics
• Ship Motions
• Roll Stabilization
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Brad Buckham is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Victoria (UVic). He leads the West Coast Wave Initiative (WCWI) and co-directs the Pacific Regional Institute for Marine Energy Discovery (PRIMED), focusing on marine energy technologies and resource assessment. His expertise spans underwater vehicle dynamics, finite element methods, and offshore mechanics. Dr. Buckham’s research emphasizes wave energy conversion, grid integration, and community-based renewable energy solutions. He has been recognized with 2018 Excellence in Teaching awards from Engineers and Geoscientists of BC and Engineers Canada. His work bridges academia and industry through collaborations like AXYS Technologies, deploying wave buoys for resource assessment. Key areas include tidal and wave energy systems, control design for energy converters, and techno-economic feasibility studies. Research outputs span hydrodynamic modelling, mooring dynamics, and policy frameworks for marine energy deployment. He actively contributes to student-led projects through WCWI, fostering innovation in renewable energy technologies.

• Underwater Vehicles
• Dynamics and Control
• Finite Element Methods
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