Dr Arved Schwendel CGeog (Geomorph)

Biography

Dr Arved Schwendel is a fluvial geomorphologist with research interests in channel and floodplain evolution, sediment conveyance through catchments and impact of sediment flux on aquatic ecosystems. Key research contributions include the interaction between floodplain dolines and river processes, geomorphic response of channels to extreme events, channel migration and floodplain sedimentation in tropical sand-bed rivers and river bed stability influence on lotic ecosystems. He has applied his expertise in various river restoration projects, for example promoting the application of geophysical floodplain and channel surveys and has recently transitioned from academia to an applied river restoration focus.