Reader in Environmental Hydraulics, Cardiff University
My research area is environmental hydraulics in river systems with an emphasis on nature-based solutions for flooding, the hydro-environmental impact of in-stream installations (e.g. turbines, weirs, culverts, gates) and microplastic pollution. I have worked in the field of environment hydraulics and flooding for over 25 years and my research bridges the disciplines of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science. I was awarded Chartered Engineering status (CEng) in 2008.
We’ve found a way to help endangered eels overcome dams and weirs
Jun 20, 2024 05:29 am UTC| Nature
The European eel Anguilla anguilla, a sleek, snake-like fish with a fascinating life cycle, once teemed in rivers. But their numbers have plummeted by over 95% since the 1980s. Behind this dramatic decline is a...

Why beaver-like dams can protect communities from flooding – new research
Aug 22, 2023 04:26 am UTC| Nature
Low cost, human-made river barriers, similar to those built by beavers, can protect communities at risk of flooding. Our new research has found that such natural barriers intentionally increase water levels upstream to...