Barton, Andrew (Prof)

Position Deputy Dean, Graduate Research Andrew Barton 
Office Y219 (Mt Helen)
Phone +61 3 5327 9329
Emaila.barton@federation.edu.au

Qualifications

  • PhD (Eng), University of Tasmania
  • MEngSc (Res), Monash University
  • BEng (Env) (Hons), Deakin University

Biography

Andrew Barton is the Deputy Dean for the Graduate Research School. In this key leadership role, Andrew supports the Dean to develop research strengths and enhance the provision of research training for the University’s higher degree by research (HDR) students. Key elements to his role are leading a team of HDR and Program coordinators, and developing and delivering partnership programs to advance the University’s research strategy. These activities have resulted in strong partnerships with Research Centres, Institutes, Schools and Directorates of the University; pathway programs to research; significantly enhanced partnerships with industry and community; and alignment with select overseas institutions.

Andrew’s substantive position is as a Professor in Water Resources Engineering. Andrew received his PhD from the University of Tasmania in the area of experimental fluid mechanics (near wall flows and surface roughness) and civil engineering hydraulics (hydropower systems). He holds an MEngSc from Monash University where he researched fishway hydraulics and numerical modelling techniques. He has since worked for over 20 years in both the water industry and academia in senior roles developing a national and international profile in water resources engineering and hydraulics.

Andrew has strong research experience spanning the water resources domain through his supervision of several PhD students, past ARC Linkage projects and numerous other large research grants, and having published over 120 conference and journals papers. Due to his applied research focus and recognised leadership and water resources engineering expertise, a range of government and industry clients regularly seek out Andrew for his consulting and expert services. Most recently, Andrew was appointed a Director of the Wimmera Catchment Management Authority in October, 2023.

Andrew is a Chartered Professional Engineer, an Executive Engineer, a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia, and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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