Dr. Ing. Wada Patella

Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)

Hydraulics lecturer

My Profile

About

Wada Patella has a PhD, MSc, and BEng (H1) in Civil Engineering, and he is registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) of Botswana as a Professional Engineer. His area of specialty is Hydraulics. He currently teaches Water-related modules at Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), and his research area is Hydraulic Resistance in Open-Channel flows. Wada also consults on water resources and pipelines (petroleum products and water).

Career Type:

Scientist/Researcher/Academic

Organization Type:

Universities and Academia

Expertise Fields/Interests:

Fluid Mechanics

Major Achievements:

Technical Committees

Committee Name
Committee on Fluid Mechanics
Committee on Water Resources Management

IAHR Position

Committee Name	Position	Start Date	End Date
Africa Division	Member	2022-02-10	Now
IAHR Council	YPN Regional Representative	2021-07-07	Now

My Papers and Presentations

Title	Year
Flow Resistance in Smooth-Bed Open-Channel Flows with Streamwise Bed Ridges	2020

My Videos

Title	Year
[Day1] Opening of the 4th IAHR YP Congress	2023

IAHR Awards

IAHR Awards	Date