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Experience:
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Roger Falconer graduated with a BSc(Eng) from Kings College, London (1973), an MS from the University of Washington, Seattle (1974) and a PhD and DIC from Imperial College, London (1976). He has since acquired a Higher Doctorate DEng and DSc(Eng) degrees from the universities of Birmingham (1990) and London (1992) respectively.
He was elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 1997 and a Fellow of the City and Guilds Institute of London in 1997.
Prior to joining Cardiff University, he was a Lecturer in Hydraulic Engineering at the University of Birmingham (1977-86), and Professor of Water Engineering (1987-97) and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering (1993-97) at the University of Bradford. He also holds Honorary Professor appointments at the universities of Tianjin (China) and Tongji (China).
At Cardiff his research has continued in the development, refinement and application of computer models for predicting flow, water quality and sediment transport processes in coastal, estuarine and inland waters. He has developed four widely used computer models, namely FASTER, DIVAST and TRIVAST for predicting 1D, 2D and 3D flow, pollutant and sediment transport processes in aquatic basins, and CONTANK for predicting disinfection processes in water supply tanks. These models have been acquired extensively by consulting companies and government organisations, for application to over 100 environmental impact assessment studies world-wide, and by over 50 academic institutions in 18 countries for research studies. More recently he has worked with Halcrow in developing ISIS2D, a cmputer model used for predicting two-dimensional flood water elevations and inundation extent across floodplains. His more recent research activities have extended to marine renewable energy and he is working with Dr Alan Kwan on the design of a novel tidal stream turbine.
He has edited 7 books, published over 300 papers in refereed journals and international conference proceedings and over 70 technical reports. He has delivered over 25 keynote or plenary lectures at international conferences world-wide and has given lectures on his research to over 340 institutions or learned society meetings in 19 countries, including: Europe (e.g. Katholieke University Leuven, Belgium, Danish Hydraulics Institute), USA (e.g. University of California, Berkeley, US Navy - Environment Division), China (e.g. Tsinghua and Beijing Universities), Japan (Osaka University and Japan Society of Engineers), Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, Australia and Brazil. He has also delivered a number of prestigious lectures including: the International Association for Hydraulic Research (IAHR) Ippen Lecture, Madrid (1991), the Institution of Civil Engineers Vernon Harcourt Lecture, London (1992), the European Dredging Association 10th Anniversary Lecture, Brussels (2003), the 35th Idris Jones Memorial Lecture, Cardiff (2008) and lectures to the Royal Academy of Engineering on the Severn Barrage (2007) and Global Water Security (2008). He has supervised 38 PhD students to completion and has acted as External Examiner for PhD candidates at over 40 universities worldwide. He has wide international links; for example he has served on the scientific advisory committee of over 90 international conferences.
He has also participated extensively in TV, Radio and Press interviews, on a wide range of professional topics and projects; most notably the Severn Barrage and river flooding and scour. He has entries in Who's Who, Debrett's People of Today, and Marquis' Who's Who in Science and Engineering and regularly advises government agencies and leaders worldwide on a range of water management and engineering issues.
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Professional Activities and Recognition:
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Key Awards
Royal Academy of Engineering Silver Medal, 1997 (Awarded for Outstanding and demonstrated personal contributions to British engineering leading to market exploitation)
International Association for Hydraulic Research Ippen Award, 1991 (Awarded for 'Outstanding contributions in area of computational flow modelling of coastal and estuarine waters and environmental problems')
Tianjin Municipal Peoples Government (China) Hai He Award of Honour, 2007 (Awarded in Appreciation of Support for Development of Tianjin Municipality)
Institution of Civil Engineers Robert Alfred Carr Prize, 2002 and 2006
Institution of Civil Engineers Telford Premium, 1993
International Water Association Referees Prize, 2006
Cardiff School of Engineering Teacher of the Year Awards (Large Class Teaching),2005-06 and 2007-08
Main Academic and Professional Appointments
External Examiner, University of Malayia, Malaysia (2009-)
Member, Panel of Referees for Royal Society/RAEng Newton Fellows (2009-)
Member, Royal Society Brian Mercer Awards Panel (2008-)
External Assessor, Promotions Committee, Univ. of Malayia, Malaysia (2008-)
Member, Royal Academy of Engineering Engineering Policy Committee (2008-)
Chair, Marine Renewable Energy Task Group for Wales (2008-)
Member, Royal Academy of Engineering Pro-Active Nominations Com. (2008-09)
Member, Inst. of Civil Engineers, Networks and Events Panel (2007-)
Specialist Advisor, Res. Assessment Exer., Earth Sciences Sub-Panel(2007-08)
Editorial Board Member, Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science (2007-)
Editorial Board Member, Journal of Hydro-environmental Research (2007-)
British Council, Specialist Advisor DelphiEAP Partnership (2006-)
External Examiner, Heriot Watt University and University of Glasgow (2006-)
Editorial Board, Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mech. (2006-)
External Examiner, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (2005-08)
Guest Professor, Dept. of Mechanics, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China (2005-)
Theme Leader, EPSRC UK Celebration of Research Exhibition, London (2004)
External Examiner, Open University, Milton Keynes (2003-08)
Member, RAEng Committee for Research and Secondment (2003-07)
Lead Assessor, RAEng Research in Civil Engineering (2002-05)
Member, RAEng Engineering Committee (2002-03)
Founding Editor, Journal of River Basin Management, IAHR (2002-)
Founding Editor, Journal of Water Management, ICE Proceedings (2003-06)
Editor, Water and Maritime Engineering, ICE Proceedings (2001-03)
Elected Member, ICE Council (2000-04)
Member, Royal Academy of Engineering, Membership Panel (2000-03)
Subject Advisor, British Council Education Links Scheme (1999-06)
Elected (1999-03) and Co-opted (2003-07) Member, IAHR Council (1999-07)
External Examiner, National University of Ireland, Galway (1999-02)
Advisor, Association of Commonwealth Universities Fellowships (1998-03)
Founding Editor, Journal of Hydroinformatics, IWA (1998-04)
Associate Editor, Advances in Water Resources Series (1997-03)
Elected Member, CIWEM Council (1997-03)
President, British Association Engineering Section (1997-99)
External Examiner, University of Liverpool (1996-00)
External Examiner, Queen's University, Belfast (1995-99)
Chairman, ICE Yorkshire Association (1995-96)
Member, EPSRC Peer Review College (1994-)
Associate Editor, Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE (1994-01)
External Examiner, University of Ulster (1992-96)
Chairman, CIWEM Tyne and Humber Branch (1991-92)
Advisory Professor, Dept. of Environmental Eng., Tongji Uni., Shanghai (1987-)
Main Advisory and Consultancy Appointments
Member, Global Water Security Panel, Reports to Govt. Chief Scientist (2009-)
Member, Government Expert Panel for Severn Tidal Power Studies (2008-)
Member, Severn Tidal Power Strategic EIA Steering Group (2008-09)
Expert Witness, Public Inquiry on Preston Sewage Works, Southport (2007)
Member, Environment Agency Wales Water Framework Dir Committee (2007-)
Member, Welsh Assembly Gov. Flood Risk Management Committee (2006-)
Advisor, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Environment Division (2005)
Member, Group of Experts Singapore Land Reclamation Study (ITLOS) (2004)
Expert Witness, Internat. Tribunal Law of Sea, Malaysia v. Singapore (2003-05)
Advisor, Marine Modelling Centre, Martin Ryan Institute, Galway, Eire (2003-06)
Expert Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysian Government (2003-05)
Expert Advisor, Dept. Irrigation and Drainage, Malaysian Government (2003-04)
Technical Consultant, MarCon Computations International Ltd, Eire (2001-)
Consultant, Tianjin Municipal Government, China (1999-)
Member, Environment Agency Estuaries Advisory Committee (1998-08)
Board Member, Advanced Research Partnership (1998-04)
Advisor, Environment Agency on Anglian Flow Forecast Modelling Sys. (1997-98)
Member, Environment Agency Humber Estuary Advisory Committee (1996-98)
Advisor, US Navy Environment Div. on Hydro-Ecology of Mugu Lagoon (1995-96)
Associate Advisor, British Council, Development and Training Services (1994-97)
Expert Evaluator of Danish Hydraulic Institute, for Danish Government (1995)
Advisor, BP Chemicals Ltd., Humber Estuary EIA Study (1993-94)
Advisor, British Nuclear Fuels, Sellafield & Chapelcross EIA Studies (1993-94)
UN Expert on Mission, Central Water and Power Research Station, India (1993)
Advisor, Southern California Edison, USA, Wetland Management Proj. (1992-93)
Advisor, China Nat. Env. Protection Agency, Shanghai Sewerage Proj. (1987-92)
Expert Witness, Public Inquiry, Integrated Treatment Centre, Hull (1992)
Advisor, EU for MAST Research Programme (1991)
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