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Trevor Lumsden
Position
PhD Candidate Hydrology

Biography

His research interests include studying the impact of climate variability and climate change on water resources and agriculture. Previously he has done work on investigating land use impacts on hydrology. He is currently registered for a PhD on the topic of assessing hydrological risk in present and future climates in selected South African catchments.

Qualifications
MSc (hydrology) (cum laude) (Natal)
BSc Honours (hydrology) (Natal)
BSc (hydrology, soil science) (Natal)

Selected Recent Publications
- GREENE, A.M., HELLMUTH, M. and LUMSDEN, T. (2012). Stochastic decadal climate simulations for the Berg and Breede Water Management Areas, Western Cape province, South Africa. Water Resources Research 48, W06504 doi:10.1029/2011WR011152.
- LUMSDEN, T.G. AND SCHULZE, R.E. (Eds), 2012. Applications of Rainfall Forecasts for Agriculturally Related Decision Making in Selected Catchments of South Africa. Water Research Commission, Pretoria, RSA, WRC Report TT 538/12. pp 207.
- GRAHAM, L.P., ANDERSSON, L., HORAN, M., KUNZ, R., LUMSDEN, T., SCHULZE, R., WARBURTON, M., WILK, J. and YANG, W. 2011. Using multiple climate projections for assessing hydrological response to climate change in the Thukela River Basin, South Africa. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth 36, 727-735.
- SCHULZE, R.E., HEWITSON, B.C., BARICHIEVY, K.R., TADROSS, M.A., KUNZ, R.P., HORAN, M.J.C. and LUMSDEN, T.G. 2010. Methodological Approaches to Assessing Eco-Hydrological Responses to Climate Change in South Africa. Water Research Commission, Pretoria, RSA, WRC Report 1562/1/10. pp 197.
- LUMSDEN, T.G., SCHULZE, R.E. and HEWITSON, B.C. 2009. Evaluation of potential changes in hydrologically relevant statistics of rainfall in Southern Africa under conditions of climate change. Water SA. 35, 649-656.
- LUMSDEN, T.G. and SCHULZE, R.E. 2007. Application of Seasonal Climate Forecasts to Predict Regional Scale Crop Yields in South Africa. In Sivakumar, M.V.K. and Hansen, J. (Eds.) Climate Prediction and Agriculture: Advances and Challenges. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, New York, USA. ISBN 978-3-540-44649-1. Chapter 21, 213-224.
Feroza Morris
Degree:

PhD Candidate Hydrology

Research thesis:
Use of rainfall and temperature forecasts agriculturally related decision-making.

Qualifications:
- MSc Environmental hydrology
- BSc.Hons. Environmental hydrology
- BSc. Environmental Hydrology
Biography:

I have a keen research interest in hydroclimatology and how the climate system causes temporal and spatial variations in the hydrological cycle. My hobbies include spending time with family and friends, going to the beach and getting involved with the youth in my community.
Simphiwe Ngcobo

Supervisor:

Prof Graham Jewitt
Thomas Rowe
Degree:
PhD Candidate Hydrology
Research thesis:
Continuous Simulation Modelling for Design Flood Estimation in South Africa
Qualifications:
- MSc (Hydrology)
- BSc Honours (Hydrology)
- BSc LES (Hydrology and Soil Science)
Biography:

I am from a small farming area in Creighton, KZN. My research interests are Design Flood Estimation (DFE), hydrological modelling and process hydrology. The objective of my PhD is to develop and assess a Continuous Simulation Modelling (CSM) system for DFE in South Africa. I also enjoy the outdoors and a variety of sports.
Byron Gray
Degree:
PhD Candidate Hydrology
Research thesis:
An investigation into the impacts of Global Change, with a focus on the effects of land cover change on hydrological processes at a catchment scale in the Cathedral Peak Research Catchments, KwaZulu-Natal.
Qualifications:
- MSc (Hydrology)
- BSc Honours (Hydrology)
- BSc (Hydrology and Geography)
Biography:

I’m from Pietermaritzburg. My research interests are around global change with a particular interest in climate and land use change, as well as hydrological processes and meteorology. I enjoy being outdoors, either mountain biking, sailing or playing tennis.
Gareth Simpson
Degree:
PhD Candidate – Agricultural Engineering
Research thesis:
Water-Energy-Food Nexus
Qualifications:
- BTh - 2006
- MEng (Agricultural Engineering) - 2001
- BEng Hons (Water Resources Engineering) - 1998
- BSc Eng (Agricultural Engineering) - 1996
Biography:

Gareth is a Professional Engineer who works at Jones & Wagener (Pty) Ltd in the Environmental Engineering Division. He is married to Michelle, with two children, Joy and Nathan. His research interest is related to water, energy and food security, particularly within the SADC region.
Katelyn Johnson
Degree:
PhD Candidate Engineering
Research thesis:
Estimation of extreme design rainfall events and accounting for non-stationary data in design rainfall estimation in South Africa.
Qualifications:
- MSc Civil Engineering
- BSc Civil Engineering
Biography:

Katelyn is a Civil Engineer with 4 years’ experience in industry dealing with hydrology and hydraulics. Her research interests lie mainly in the fields of engineering hydrology and climate change. Katelyn is an nGAP lecturer in Civil Engineering at UKZN.
David Clark
Hlengiwe Ndlovu
Jedine Govender
Joseph Masanganise
Matthew Burnett
Richard Kunz
Tinisha Chetty
Stefanie Schutte
Manish Ramjeawon
Maqsooda Mahomed
Susan Risko
Mlungisi Shabalala
Tiffany Aldworth
Katelyn Johnson
Azwidowi Neswiswi
Nkosinathi Kaptein

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