Rate My Professor Johan Vandamme

Dr. Johan Vandamme is a Lecturer specializing in Water Engineering within the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at Curtin University, which falls under the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He is a Chartered Civil and Environmental Engineer holding prestigious professional qualifications including Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), Chartered Mathematician (CMath), Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia (MIEAust), Professional Member of the Australian Water Association (PMAWA), and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His educational background includes studies at the University of Bristol. Based at the Curtin Perth campus in Building 204, Room 315, Dr. Vandamme contributes to the academic community through his expertise in civil and environmental engineering, bringing practical industry insights to his teaching and supervision roles.

Dr. Vandamme delivers instruction in several core civil engineering units, such as CVEN2001 Water and Environmental Resources, CVEN4005 Hydraulic Engineering and Flood Control—covering topics like flood probabilities and channel drainage—CVEN4004 Civil and Construction Engineering Research Project 2, and WSEN2000 Water Quality and Resources Engineering. He supervises student research projects, including honours projects, fostering practical skills in water supply networks, stormwater design, and environmental impact assessment. His commitment to student success has earned him notable recognition: the 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award as winner for the Faculty of Science and Engineering from the Curtin Student Guild, and the PVC RISE (Recognition of Impact in Science and Engineering) Award for outstanding teaching and support, particularly in Civil Engineering Honours Project units. Additionally, Dr. Vandamme has co-authored a publication in the Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction (2025) alongside Blair Toy, Stephen Urquhart, and Andrew Whyte. His work enhances the educational landscape in water engineering at Curtin University.