Dziedzic, Mauricio
PhD (University of Toronto), MASc (Universidade Federal do Parana), BASc (Universidade Federal do Parana), M.ASCE., P.Eng.
Biography
I have experience in water quality modeling, hydraulic engineering, fluid mechanics, greenhouse gas inventory, air quality modeling, circular economy, life cycle analysis, design of hydraulic laboratory equipment, dam break analysis, environmental indicators, and faculty development. Currently engaged in research on environmental impacts of dam breaks, hydrodynamic and water quality modeling in reservoirs, water loss in distribution networks, optimization in water distribution networks, hydraulic micro generation, urban drainage and flood control, environmental impact assessment, and environmental indicators. I have conducted program and institutional assessments for the Brazilian Ministry of Education. Is one of the founding members of the International Material Flow Management (IMAT) Network. I was a professor at Universidade Ceuma, Brazil, in the Graduate Program in Environmental Science between 2016 and 2021. At Universidade Positivo, I conducted the implementation of the undergraduate program in Civil Engineering, which I chaired for 6 years, and the Graduate Program in Environmental Management, which I chaired for 15.5 years.
- Civil Engineering at Universidade Federal do ParanĂ¡ (1986)
- M.A.Sc. in Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering at Universidade Federal do ParanĂ¡ (1988)
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics - University of Toronto (1994)
- ASCE Member since 2000
- CSCE member since 2022
- P.Eng. (EGBC)
- Professional Engineer in Brazil since 1987
Research and Expertise
My research interests are varied, as seen by the list of my areas of expertise. However, I am currently focusing on dam safety and the associated research project on the impacts of dam breaks.
- Engineering
- Environment
2. Fluid mechanics and Hydraulics
3. Environmental dispersion modelling
4. Hydraulic model studies
5. Unsteady flow in open channels - dam break and flood wave propagation
6. Optimization of Water Distribution Networks
7. Turbulence and coherent structures - vortex-ring dynamics
8. Environmental Impact Assessment
9. Environmental Indicators
10. Material Flow Management
11. Hydrodynamics of fishing lures
- English
- Italian
- Portuguese
A strong background in hydraulic engineering and fluid mechanics is required.