Projects 2
Publications 5
Awards 2

Biography

Dr. Ben Jarihani stands as a highly accomplished Water Engineer and Hydrologist with an extensive professional journey spanning over two decades. His expertise encompasses a diverse range of fields, including Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Design, Geomorphology, Soil Erosion, and Wetland Modeling. Rooted in a profound passion for comprehending and managing water systems, Dr. Jarihani has forged a distinguished career that encompasses academia, teaching, research, and consultancy.

Possessing academic credentials in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, and Hydraulic Design, Dr. Jarihani's commitment to advancing the field is evident through substantial contributions to environmental modeling. His comprehensive expertise, extending to wetland modeling, underscores his ability to address the intricate dynamics of aquatic ecosystems. Dr. Jarihani has garnered recognition for specific achievements and projects across these diverse domains, attesting to the depth and breadth of his contributions.

Dr. Jarihani's innovative research approach is exemplified by his Ph.D., which delves into the application of Spatial Science in Hydrological and Hydrodynamic modeling, particularly in complex anabranching river systems. This advanced research demonstrates his dedication to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and utilizing cutting-edge methodologies to tackle intricate challenges in the field. As both an educator and consultant, Dr. Ben Jarihani continues to shape the future of water professionals while actively contributing solutions to multifaceted challenges in water resources, geomorphology, soil erosion, and wetland modeling. His unwavering commitment to excellence keeps him at the forefront of innovation in this dynamic intersection of crucial disciplines.

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Alluvial gully erosion: Evolution, processes and management
Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)

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Vulliet, Cecile; Koci, Jack; Jarihani, Ben; Sheaves, Marcus; Waltham, Nathan (2024) 'Assessing Tidal Hydrodynamics in a Tropical Seascape Using Structure-from‐Motion Photogrammetry and 2D Flow Modelling'. Estuaries and Coasts, 47 :352-375. [DOI]
Journal Publication Open Access ResearchOnline@JCU
Koci, Jack; Sidle, Roy C.; Jarihani, Ben; Cashman, Matthew J. (2020) 'Linking hydrological connectivity to gully erosion in savanna rangelands tributary to the Great Barrier Reef using structure‐from‐motion photogrammetry'. Land Degradation and Development, 31 (1):20-36. [DOI]
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Koci, Jack; Sidle, Roy C.; Kinsey-Henderson, Anne E.; Bartley, Rebecca; Wilkinson, Scott N.; Hawdon, Aaron A.; Jarihani, Ben; Roth, Christian H.; Hogarth, Luke (2020) 'Effect of reduced grazing pressure on sediment and nutrient yields in savanna rangeland streams draining to the Great Barrier Reef'. Journal of Hydrology, 582 . [DOI]
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Sidle, Roy C.; Jarihani, Ben; Kaka, SanLinn Kaka; Koci, Jack; Al-Shaibani, Abdulaziz (2019) 'Hydrogeomorphic processes affecting dryland gully erosion: implications for modelling'. Progress in Physical Geography, 43 (1):46-64. [DOI]
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Koci, Jack; Jarihani, Ben; Leon, Javier X.; Sidle, Roy C.; Wilkinson, Scott N.; Bartley, Rebecca (2017) 'Assessment of UAV and ground-based structure from motion with multi-view stereo photogrammetry in a gullied savanna catchment'. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 6 (11). [DOI]
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