I am currently Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Western Ontario and Director of Engineering Studies with the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction. I have thirty years of research, teaching and consulting experience in water resources systems engineering. I am teaching courses in civil engineering systems and water resources systems. I have been invited to present special courses for water resources professionals in many countries around the world.

My primary research interest focuses on the application of systems approach to management of complex water and environmental systems. Most of my work is related to the integration of risk, reliability, uncertainty, and optimization in hydrology and water resources. My expertise by subject matter includes: Systems modeling; Risk and reliability; Water resources and environmental systems analysis; Computer-based decision support systems development; Water resources education and training. My work by topical area invloves: Reservoirs; Flood control; Hydropower energy; Water supply; Operational hydrology; Climatic change. I have more than 350 professional publications and one major textbook to my credit.

I beleive"If you really wish for something it will come true!"

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