Dr. Bruce MacVicar teaches and conducts research in hydraulic engineering and fluvial geomorphology with particular interests in managing urban water runoff and the dynamics of rivers. His research uses field measurements, physical experiments and computer simulations to understand various aspects of urban drainage and river processes such as sediment transport and flow turbulence. The ultimate goals are to improve river engineering practice, design urban water systems that make us more resilient to climate change, protect and restore critical habitats in rivers and floodplains, and preserve the integrity of these complex systems.
