A Chartered Professional Engineer and leading expert in hydrological and hydraulic engineering, investigation and analysis, Mark has spent the majority of his career in modelling complex water flows. Mark combines a high degree of technical excellence with the ability to see the big picture of river and flooding issues. This has meant he is frequently engaged for technical review purposes, and also for establishment of design principles to be adopted. In this role Mark has been able to successfully balance the competing needs of flood protection and ecological and environmental protection.Mark is a well-respected leader in the area of river and flood modelling, having previously taken a leadership role as Chairman of the Rivers Group, a technical interest group of IPENZ. He is current Chair of the Bay of Plenty Branch of Engineering NZ. He has published in academic journals on hydraulic modelling, increasing the overall body of knowledge in this area. He was awarded the 1999 IPENZ Furkert award for his contribution to understanding of bored water tunnel hydraulics. Due to the high public profile of the projects to which Mark has contributed, his work has frequently undergone significant and extensive peer review. Bolstering Mark’s technical expertise is his ability to clearly explain complicated engineering and modelling concepts to audiences at all levels. His simple and lucid communication style is a notable asset in the preparation and presentation of his expert evidence at Council or Environment Court hearings.Proven technical knowledge, and the ability to successfully communicate this knowledge, are the keys to Mark’s success in the disciplines relating to hydraulics and hydrology.
Listed skills include Hydrology, Stormwater Management, Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering, and 13 others.
