Civil Seminar

Event Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Abstract:

I will be talking about Stormwater Management (SWM) Green Infrastructures (LIDs). The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is leading the concepts of using the SWM LIDs for quantity control. Usually, the SWM LIDs are used for capturing the first 25 mm of rainfall but UTRCA is leading the concept of using the SWM LIDs for quantity control. The SWM LIDs are very effective for stormwater runoff quality as compared to conventional SWM approaches and also mimic the natural hydrologic cycle and thus helps in preserving the environment and help in improving the water quality. The use of the SWM LIDs are gaining popularity in the province and are also considered to help in improving the quality of water in the Lake Erie.

 

Bio:

Dr. Shah has over 20 years of consulting, public and academic sectors experience in the field of water resources and environmental engineering including Floodplain Management, Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling, Low Impact Development, Climate Change Resiliency, Stomrwater quality . 

 

Dr. Shah is senior environmental engineer with the UTRCA where he is leading the technical plan review process for municipal development projects and the SWM LIDs. Dr. Shah is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UWO where he is teaching graduate courses. Dr. Shah has several M.Eng and M.Sc students working with him in the field of water resources and environmental engineering over the last few years. 

 

Dr. Shah is also chairman of the professional engineer Ontario London chapter and is also very much involved in volunteering within the community.  

Civil Seminar