About
Coastal Consultant/Scientist - physical & bio processes, coastal engineering, numerical modelling ,eCoast Marine Consulting and Research
Summary
Dr Mead’s background in coastal oceanography and marine ecology, specialising in hydrodynamic and sediment transport numerical modelling, coastal processes, climate change adaptation, coastal protection, offshore submerged reefs and amenity enhancement, and ecological assessment, allows him to effectively bridge the multi-disciplinary gap between physical processes and marine ecological impacts, which he has successfully for the past 20 years. Countries of Work Experience: Tonga, Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Marshall Is, Mauritius, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, England, USA, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Wales, Vietnam, Chile, Bahrain.
Qualifications and credentials
BSc, 1991-93, Completed, University of Auckland
MSc (Hons), 1994-1995, Completed, University of Auckland
PhD, 1996-2000, Completed, University of Waikato
New Zealand Coastal Society (IPENZ), Member, 1997-present
Surfbreak Protection Society (NZ) and Save the Waves Coalition, Technical Advisor, 2006-present
Journal of Coastal Conservation, Planning and Management, Editorial Board, 2012-present
English, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
Work experience
Coastal engineering, coastal processes, marine ecology, numerical modelling
eCoast Marine Consulting and Research, Managing Director/Environmental Scientist, New Zealand and Fiji, Tonga, Designer/Consultant, Climate Change Resilience for Northeastern Tongatapu, Design and implementation of 2 demonstration projects for climate change resilience on the coast of Tongatapu, Mauritius, Consultant/numerical modeller/Designer, Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for Mauritius, Design and implementation of climate change adaptation strategies for 2 coastal sites in Mauritius, Marshall Islands, Consultant/Designer, Climate Change Resilience Strategy for Marshall Islands, Development and implementation of climate change resilience for Woja Island on Ailinglaplap Atoll, the Marshall Islands, See Work Experience Summary
ASR Marine Consulting and Research, Director/Managing Director/Environmental Scientist, New Zealand, See Work Experience Summary
Unitec University of Technology, Part-time Lecturer and Researcher Provider, Auckland, New Zealand
Two Coastal Erosion Options for Eastern Tongatapu, Tonga for Climate Change Resilience, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Designer/Coastal Engineer, Tonga, Site investigations, data/literature review, design and implementation of 2 coastal protection options for climate change resilience in northeastern T
Coastal Climate Change Adaptation Measures for Rivière des Galets: Detailed Technical Assessment, UNDP, Numerical Modeller, Coastal Scientist, Mauritius, Field data collection, numerical modelling and development of a quantified understanding of the existing coastal processes at Rivière des Galets leadi
Coastal Climate Change Adaptation Measures for Rivière des Galets: Options for Adaptation, UNDP, Numerical Modeller, coastal scientist, Mauritius, Numerical and empirical modelling for the development of options to address over-topping at Rivière des Galets in order to 'buy time' in the coming 30
Coastal Climate Change Adaptation Measures for Mon Choisy Beach: Detailed Technical Assessment, UNDP, Numerical Modeller, coastal scientist, Mauritius, Field data collection, numerical modelling and development of a quantified understanding of the existing coastal processes at Mon Choisy Beach and the
Coastal Climate Change Adaptation Measures for Mon Choisy Beach: Options for Adaptation, UNDP, Numerical Modeller, coastal scientist, Mauritius, Numerical and empirical modelling for the development of options to address erosion of Mon Choisy Beach in the coming 30-50 years of sea level rise.
Woja Causeway Project: Climate Change Resilience for the Marshall Islands, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Designer/Coastal Engineer, Ailinglaplap Atoll, Marshall Islands, Feasibility assessment, detailed design and implementation of a climate change resilience strategy for Woja Island
Denarau Island Beach Restoration and Management Strategy, Denarau Island Corporation, Project Leader/Numerical Modeller/Coastal Engineer, Nadi, Fiji Islands, Field data collection, numerical modelling, design and impact assessment of a beach restoration and management strategy to reinstate some 2 km of sand
Naisoso Island – Beach Management and Coastal Engineering, Relcorp, Project Leader, Coastal Scientist/Engineer, Numerical Modeller, Fiji Islands, Feild data collection and numerical modelling to determine the cause of chronic and acute erosion of Naisoso Island and design of engineering remedies
Te Whanganui a Hei Marine Reserve Reef Monitoring, Department of Conservation Waikato Conservancy, Marine Ecologist, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand, Detailed technical report concerning the efficacy of the Hahei Marine Reserve through comparison to the surrounding areas.
Wooli Beach Climate Change Resilience, CCPA, Coastal Scientist/Engineer, NSW, Australia, Development of hourly beach monitoring via remote systems (high-resolution cameras linked to the internet), image rectification and analysis. Analysi
Publications
Application of Climate Change Adaptation, Resilience, and Beach Management Strategies on Coral Islands, Proceedings of the Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference, http://www.coastsandports2015.com/
Development of a Multi-Purpose Breakwater/;Reef at Maqai Eco Surf Resort, Qamea Island, Fiji, Proceedings of the 21th Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference, https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/news/coasts-ports-2013-conference-11-13-september-2013-novotel-sydney-manly-pacific
Morphological Response to a Multi-Purpose Reef., Journal of Coastal Engineering, Submitted
Sustainable Management of Surfing Breaks: Case Studies and Recommendations., Journal of Coastal Research, Journal of Coastal Research, 25(3): 684-703
Multi-Faceted Beach Management at St Francis Bay Beach, South Africa, Shore and Beach, Shore and Beach 75(4):43-54
Integrated Sediment Habitat Mapping for Aquaculture Zoning., Journal of Coastal Research, Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue 50, Proceedings of the International Coastal Symposium,Australia
Development of a GIS to Determine the Vulnerability of Regionally Significant Marine Receiving Environments to Land-Use Impacts, Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference, http://www.proceedings.com/16278.html
Multi-Purpose Reefs – A Decade of Applications, Proceedings of the 20th Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference, http://www.proceedings.com/16278.html
Stability Considerations and Case Studies of Submerged Structures Constructed from Large, Sand-Filled, Geotextile Containers, Proceedings of 32nd International Conference on Coastal Engineering, journals.tdl.org/icce/index.php/icce/issue/view/154
Investigation of a Large Offshore Sandbar at Raglan, New Zealand: Impacts on Surfing Amenity, Shore and Beach, Shore and Beach Vol 59
Temporal and Spatial Variation of a Large Offshore Sandbar at Raglan, NZ, Proceedings of the 18th Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference, http://www.proceedings.com/16277.html
See Work Experience summary