Mark Taylor Randall

Short presentation

My research involves hydrologic and hydraulic modelling, geographic information systems, remote sensing, sustainable urban drainage, flooding and climate change adaptation in urban areas.

I am currently contributing to three courses:
Urban Ecosystems: Structures, Functions and Designs
Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation
Submodule 4 (Urban Water Management) of the Sino Danish Center masters program in Water and Environment

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Mark Randall

Education:

University of Guelph, ON, Canada (2009-2011)

- M.A.Sc. Water Resources Engineering

- research focus in Low Impact Development stormwater management, GIS

University of Guelph, ON, Canada (2009-2011)

- M.A.Sc. Water Resources Engineering

- research focus in Low Impact Development stormwater management, GIS

University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada (2005-2009)

- B. Eng. Geological Engineering(Geo-environmental Concentration)

- Diploma in Technology Management and Entrepreneurship

James Cook University, Study Abroad, Townsville, Australia (2008)

St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, Canada (2003-2005)

Employment Experience:

Water Resources Engineer - Computational Hydraulics International

Guelph, ON, Canada (February 2013 - July 2015)

- Developing hydrologic models using SWMM5/PCSWMM. Preparing training exercises and conducting workshops and webinars focused on topics including: watershed modelling, LID/SUDS, integrated 1D-2D flood modelling, and model calibration.

Hydrologic Modeller - Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland

Copenhagen,Denmark (April 2012 - December 2012)

- Investigated the impact of climate change and stormwater infiltration practices on urban groundwater recharge using MIKE-SHE.

Groundwater Contamination Researcher - Resource Development International

Phnom Penh,Cambodia (September - November 2011)

- Analyzed groundwater for arsenic contamination in the field andprepared a summary report including maps and descriptive statistics of groundwater quality in five Cambodian provinces.

Teaching Assistant - University of Guelph

Guelph, ON, Canada (September 2009 - December 2010)

- Conducted lab component of undergraduate courses in environmental science, geology, and geomorphology. Duties included lecturing, demonstrations of field equipment (GPS, stream gauges), tutoring students, and grading examinations.

Water Quality Data Analyst - GNS Science

Wellington, New Zealand (December 2008 - April 2009)

- Compiled a groundwater quality dataset for New Zealand using data collected from eighteen Regional Councils. Performed statistical analysis on data to determine spatial and temporal trends in water quality.

Environmental Engineering Intern - Dillon Consulting

Fredericton, NB, Canada (May - August 2007)

- Performed field operations including water/soil sampling, surveying, and well decommissioning. Office work included the submission of field reports, organization of incoming lab results, review of reports and site plans, and plotting borehole logs.

Geochemistry Research Assistant - University of New Brunswick

Fredericton, NB, Canada (May - August, 2006)

- Tested water samples for chemical parameters in the lab and field, calibrated and deployed water quality/temperature probes, performed survey using remotely operated submarine, and collected water samples.

Oral Conference Presentations:

48^th International Conference on Water Management Modeling, Toronto, Canada (2015).  Dual drainage modelling of the Cooksville Creek watershed, Ontario

11^th Hydroinformatics International Conference, New York, USA (2014).  Development of a Web Based Real Time Flood Forecasting System - Toronto

47^th International Conference on Water Management Modeling, Toronto, Canada (2014).  Floodplain and Dual Drainage Analysis using an Integrated 1D-2D SWMM Model - Simi Valley, California

Urban Drainage Group Autumn Conference, Nottingham, UK (2013). Development of a Web Based Real Time Flood Forecasting System - Toronto

64^th Canadian Water Resources Association, St. John's, NL, Canada (2011). Stormwater Nutrient Removal Using Bioretention Gardens

46^th Canadian Symposium on Water Quality Research, Burlington, ON, Canada (2011)

Phosphorous Removal in Low Impact Development Practices

24^th International Applied Geochemistry Symposium, Fredericton, NB, Canada (2009). Methods for obtaining a national-scale overview of groundwater quality in New Zealand

Peer-Reviewed Publications: 

Randall, M.T., Troldborg, L., Refsgaard, J. C., & Kidmose, J. B. (2013). Assessing urban groundwater table response to climate change and increased stormwater infiltration. Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin, 28: 33-36

Randall, M.T., & Andrea, B. (2013). Bioretention gardens for improved nutrient removal. Water Quality Research Journal of Canada, 48(4)

Conference Papers, Abstracts, and Public Reports: 

Drake, J., Randall, M., & Bradford, A. (2010). Reducing Phosphorus in Urban Stormwater Runoff with Low Impact Development. In Low Impact Development 2010: Redefining Water in the City (pp. 1698-1708).

James, R.  Finney, K., Randall, M., & Heralall, M. (2013). Development of a Real Time Flood Forecasting System - Toronto, Canada. Proceedings of the Urban Drainage Group Autumn Conference, Nottingham, UK, 2013

            Daughney, C. & Randall, M. (2009). National Groundwater Quality Indicators Update: State and Trends 1995-2008. GNS Science Consultancy Report 2009/145

Kasraie, H., Siemer, B., James, R., & Randall, M. (2014). Floodplain and Dual Drainage Analysis using an Integrated 1D-2D SWMM Model - Simi Valley, California. Presented at the 47th International Conference on Water Management Modeling, Toronto, Canada, 2014

Extracurricular & Volunteer Activities: 

River Systems Advisory Committee, City of Guelph, ON (January 2014 – 2015)

-   Appointed committee member advising City Council on watercourse monitoring, updating of subwatershed studies and the planning and implementation of stream restoration projects.

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, Fyn, Denmark (April 2012)

- assisted in the construction of a straw-bale house in Nyborg

Engineers Without Borders School Outreach, UNB and Guelph Chapters(2007 - 2014)

-   delivered “Water for the World” presentations at middle schools to teach students about water quantity and quality issues in the developing world.

Athletics Involvement (various teams, locations):

   - beach volleyball, ultimate frisbee, cycling