Featuring Dr. Stephen G. Evans, P.Eng

The University of British Columbia’s Geological Engineering Program and the Vancouver Geotechnical Society are excited to present the 21st UBC Geological Engineering Distinguished Lecturer Event, featuring renowned geohazards expert Dr. Stephen G. Evans.

Title: Engineering Behavior of Complex Process Chains – A Geohazard Challenge

Dr. Evans will delve into dam-break floods, multi-phase debris flows, landslide dams, and other critical geological hazards. This is a must-attend event for anyone interested in geotechnical engineering, natural disasters, and environmental sciences.

Event Details:

📅Date: March 5, 2025
⏰Time: 7:00 PM (Refreshments & mingling from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
📍Location: ESB 1012, Earth Science Building, University of British Columbia (2207 Main Mall, Vancouver)
🚗Parking: West Parkade

About the Speaker

Dr. Stephen G. Evans is a Professor Emeritus and former director of the Geological Engineering Program at the University of Waterloo, with research interests spanning topics across geomorphology and geoengineering, including catastrophic landslides, formation and behavior of natural dams, the engineering geology of mine waste, glacier hazards, natural hazards and disasters, georisk, remote sensing, and urban damage systems. His fieldwork has taken place across the world, studying natural disasters and their impacts in Canada, Iran, Peru, Japan, China, Tajikistan, Russia and the Philippines. A recipient of the 2023 Schuster Medal and co-recipient of the 2024 E.B. Burwell Award, Dr. Evans has made significant contributions to geohazard research and has authored/co-authored over 120 publications and served as lead editor of three books on catastrophic landslides and related phenomena. Dr. Evans 

How to Attend

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