Todd Thomas

Worked as Senior Engineer at Arup.

Flood resilience and integrated surface water management across Africa.

• Lead 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling (HEC-RAS) for large-scale flood risk environments
• Deliver rain-on-grid modelling using multiple rainfall datasets and loss modelling
• Flood hazard mapping and intervention testing
• Configure multi-scenario models for urban flood alleviation schemes
• Quantify hazard, exposure and eco

Project engineering and statutory drainage oversight for national road infrastructure.

• Managed special and periodic maintenance contracts on national routes
• Oversaw consultant deliverables, procurement processes and project forecasting
• Reviewed stormwater and detention/retention systems for developments near national road reserves
• Facilitated statutory control approvals and ensured compli

Hydraulic modelling and flood risk assessment for urban development and renewable energy projects.

• Delivered 2D hydraulic modelling for development approvals within the Black River catchment
• Assessed hydraulic interaction between canal systems and downstream developments
• Conducted flood studies for renewable energy projects in South Africa and Namibia
• Developed 1D river models (150 km) fo

Drainage design, hydraulic capacity assessment and road safety evaluation.

• Conducted flood estimation and hydraulic capacity assessments for bridges and culverts (HEC-RAS)
• Designed open channel drainage, energy dissipation systems and urban stormwater solutions
• Delivered geometric and drainage assessments for national road corridors
• Contributed to development of a structured road safety r

Construction supervision on the N2 upgrade (±50 km).

• Supervised earthworks, pavement layerworks and concrete structures
• Managed quality control, quantities and contractor claims
• Gained practical insight into constructability, sequencing and contractual risk

• Delivered lectures and supported module coordination for undergraduate environmental engineering courses
• Designed and administered assignments, tutorial material and examinations
• Assessed coursework and examinations, ensuring academic rigour and consistency
• Managed course administration and supported student engagement
• Led tutorial sessions for undergraduate hydrology modules
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Issued Sep 2024 · Expires Sep 2034

Issued Sep 2024

Thesis title: The use of radar data to derive areal reduction factors for South Africa (available on request).
Carried out data conversion in Python, data modelling, programming and statistical analyses to arrive at conclusions.