Mark Porter

Professor of Engineering (retired)

Queensland, Australia

About

Experienced Senior Engineer and Professor with a demonstrated history of teaching, research and management in the higher education industry. Skilled in Water Resources Engineering, Research Leadership, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Lecturing, Soil Physics, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Environmental Awareness. Strong engineering professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in Agricultural Engineering from University of Melbourne.

Experience

  • Professor of Engineering at University of the Sunshine Coast
    Jul 2009 - Jun 2018 · 9 yrs

  • Visiting Professor at University of Strathclyde
    May 2016 - Jul 2016 · 3 mos

  • Head of Agricultural, Civil & Environmental Engineering at University of Southern Queensland
    Jan 1987 - Jun 2009 · 22 yrs 6 mos

  • Research Fellow at University of Melbourne
    1981 - 1987 · 6 yrs

    Research and model the impact of tillage machinery on soil structure and compaction

  • Engineer at Queensland Water Resources Commission
    1972 - 1981 · 9 yrs