Rebecca Dziedzic, PhD
- Assistant Professor, Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering
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Supervised programs: Civil Engineering (MASc) | Civil Engineering (PhD)
Research areas: Asset Management, Water System Sustainability, Infrastructure Resilience
Contact information
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Biography
Education
- PhD, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Toronto
- BASc, Civil Engineering, Universidade Positivo
Research activities
Research Interests
- Predicting water infrastructure failure
- Performance indicators of urban infrastructure
- Modelling and optimization of water systems
- Energy efficiency of water systems
- Resilience of interdependent urban systems
- Lifecycle asset management
- Decision support tools for sustainable infrastructure
- Reliability of AI tools for water systems
Teaching activities
Research Opportunities
Recruitment
I am currently recruiting PhD students for projects related to Smart Water Distribution System Management. Funding is available for three topics:
- Integrated pipe maintenance, renewal and design optimization
- Real-time water distribution system operation
- Reliability of AI tools for water systems
Funding
All students are encouraged to apply for independent funding. Applicants interested in areas other than those being recruited for may contact me to discuss writing a proposal together.
Specific Requirements
- Experience in the water sector, preferably related to water distribution and/or asset management
- Working knowledge of python, machine learning and hydraulic modelling
- Knowledge of GIS is an asset
General Requirements
- Undergraduate or Master's degree in Civil, Building, Environmental Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant field;
- GPA of 3.7 or higher
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English;
- Dilligent and detail oriented;
- Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team;
- Knowledge of French is an asset.
Be part of the team
I am always looking for highly motivated students that are passionate about research. Diversity and inclusion is key to team success. All qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should fill in the application form: https://forms.gle/ZCtxW13tWkn59ukg8