Prof. David Stephenson

University Botswana

Professor

My Profile

About

David Stephenson is an eminent academic and practicing civil engineer, specializing in water resources and hydraulic structures. He has held chairs in South Africa, Botswana, Japan, Germany and Canada. He has authored 10 books and over 200 technical papers in water engineering. He began his career with Rand Water and later directed his consulting firm, which planned and designed large water works internationally. He directed the design of major dams and water transfer pipelines in Africa and middle east. He advises Governments and funders on water resources development and water projects.

Career Type:

Scientist/Researcher/Academic

Organization Type:

Universities and Academia

Expertise Fields/Interests:

Hydraulic structures, Water resources,

Major Achievements:

Technical Committees

Committee Name
Committee on Hydraulic Structures
Committee on Water Resources Management
Committee on Flood Risk Management

IAHR Position

Committee Name	Position	Start Date	End Date
Africa Division	Past Chair	2022-02-10	Now
Africa Division	Chair	2012-01-01	2022-02-09
IAHR Council	Division Chair	2011-01-20	2022-02-09

My Papers and Presentations

Title	Year
Hydro-Political Barriers and Bridges	2007
Maximizing Reservoir Yield in an Arid Region	2007
Flood Risk in a Low-Cost Township	2005
Hydraulic Problems with Small Hydro Power Development	1999
Reservoir Management During Drought	1997

My Videos

Title	Year
David Stephenson - Introduction of 1st IAHR Online Forum Africa Session	2021
David Stephenson - Introduction	2021
David Stephenson - Q&A Session I	2021
David Stephenson - Q&A Session II	2021

IAHR Awards

IAHR Awards	Date