Glasgow Caledonian University
SEBE PhD Research Project Portfolio
Project Reference SEBE_ETM_AM_2
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School of Engineering & Built Environment/Department of
Construction and Surveying/Civil Engineering & Environmental
Technology
http://www.gcu.ac.uk/isetr/researchareasandthemes/sustainabilityin
thebuiltenvironment/
Water, flood management, water sensitive urban design
Retrofitting water sensitive urban design features into Glasgow city centre
Project To investigate the feasibility of installing flood mitigation techniques into the
urban environment
To model potential sites for WSUD installation in Glasgow, and to find
solutions to dealing with flood waters in the urban landscape
Reconnecting people and water, reduction of heat island effects by the
reintroduction of greenery and increasing public amenity value/health in the
urban landscape
Improvement to living environments in inner cities. Increased
environmental/water awareness and reduction in flood, social and health
risks associated with flooding for businesses and for householders
Supervisory Team
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Staff Contact
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Director of Studies – Dr Anita Meldrum, School of Engineering and
Environment, Department of Construction and Surveying, Glasgow
Caledonian University
Professor Branka Demitrivic, School of Engineering and Environment,
Department of Construction and Surveying, Glasgow Caledonian
University
Dr Scott Arthur, Heriot Watt University,
http://www.sbe.hw.ac.uk/staff-directory/scott-arthur.htm
Dr Anita Louise Meldrum, anita.meldrum@gcu.ac.uk