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Summary of Curriculum Vitae of Paul Garrad

Flood estimation and hydraulic modelling

Full name Dr Paul N Garrad
Year of birth 1958
Nationality British
Profession Flood and environmental hydrologist
Position in firm Associate
Range of experience P Garrad is a hydrologist with a high degree of expertise in, and experience of, flood estimation. He is very familiar with all technical aspects of flood estimation and relevant software including the procedures laid in the FEH and hydraulic modelling. Dr Garrad presents training seminars on the use of the FEH methodology to the Environment Agency.
Career summary 1996-date Independent consultant
1992-1996 L G Mouchel & Partners
1991-1992 Aspinwall and Company
1988-1991 Howard Humphreys & Partners
1984-1988 Forth River Purification Board
1979-1984 University of East Anglia
Education 1979 BSc(Hons) Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia
1984 PhD, University of East Anglia,
Professional affiliation Member, British Hydrological Society
  Member, Institute of Environmental Sciences
  Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management
Recent work
  • FEH CALCULATIONS. Various flood peak and hydrograph calculations using FEH methodology.
  • LEWES FLOODING. Expert Witness at a Public Inquiry regarding a Planning Appeal for a proposed Housing Development on the flood plain.
  • EXTREME SEA LEVELS - STAGE 3. Revised estimates of extreme sea levels for EA Southern, using year 2000 data and updated frequency analyses including estimates of sea level trends.
  • FLOOD INDICATORS. Derivation of a flood indicator and examination of trends in flood peaks at 23 UK gauging stations, for EA National Flood Warning Centre.
  • EA HIGH FLOW DATABASE. Collation of AMAX and PoT levels, ratings and gauging station details for 180 sites in EA Northwest region to develop an Access database of high flows.
Countries of work Bangladesh, Cote d’Ivoire, Hong Kong, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Thailand, Ukraine
Languages English
   

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