Professor Peter Nielsen
Professor

Peter Nielsen

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Fields of research

Civil engineering Geology

Qualifications

  • Masters (Coursework) of Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Technical University of Denmark
  • Doctoral Diploma of Engineering, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Fluid mechanics broadly

  • Water waves

  • Coastal flooding

  • Beach erosion

  • Coastal groundwater issues

  • Dam-break waves and steady bores and surges

    new area of experimental and theoretical work from 2021.

Search Professor Peter Nielsen’s works on UQ eSpace

187 works between 1981 and 2025
All (187) Journal Article (101) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (78) Book (3) Other Outputs (4)

21 - 40 of 187 works

2017

Conference Publication

Lagoon stratification in Manihiki Atoll, Cook Islands

Power, Hannah E., Cossu, Remo, Callaghan, David P., Nielsen, Jesper, Hughes, Michael G. and Nielsen, Peter (2017). Lagoon stratification in Manihiki Atoll, Cook Islands. Australasian Coasts & Ports Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 21-23 June 2017. Cairns, Australia: Engineers Australia and IPENZ.

Lagoon stratification in Manihiki Atoll, Cook Islands

2016

Journal Article

Depth, bed slope and wave climate dependence of long term average sand transport across the lower shoreface

Patterson, D. C. and Nielsen, P. (2016). Depth, bed slope and wave climate dependence of long term average sand transport across the lower shoreface. Coastal Engineering, 117, 113-125. doi: 10.1016/j.coastaleng.2016.07.007

Depth, bed slope and wave climate dependence of long term average sand transport across the lower shoreface

2016

Journal Article

1DV structure of turbulent wave boundary layers

Nielsen, Peter (2016). 1DV structure of turbulent wave boundary layers. Coastal Engineering, 112, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.coastaleng.2016.02.001

1DV structure of turbulent wave boundary layers

2016

Journal Article

Wave Height Distributions in the Surf Zone on Natural Beaches

Power, Hannah E., Nielsen, Peter, Hughes, Michael G., Aagaard, Troels and Baldock, Tom E. (2016). Wave Height Distributions in the Surf Zone on Natural Beaches. Journal of Coastal Research, 1 (Special Issue 75), 917-921. doi: 10.2112/SI75-184.1

Wave Height Distributions in the Surf Zone on Natural Beaches

2016

Journal Article

The effects of oscillation period on groundwater wave dispersion in a sandy unconfined aquifer: Sand flume experiments and modelling

Shoushtari, Seyed Mohammad Hossein Jazayeri, Cartwright, Nick, Nielsen, Peter and Perrochet, Pierre (2016). The effects of oscillation period on groundwater wave dispersion in a sandy unconfined aquifer: Sand flume experiments and modelling. Journal of Hydrology, 533, 412-420. doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2015.12.032

The effects of oscillation period on groundwater wave dispersion in a sandy unconfined aquifer: Sand flume experiments and modelling

2015

Journal Article

Influence of hysteresis on groundwater wave dynamics in an unconfined aquifer with a sloping boundary

Shoushtari, Seyed Mohammad Hossein Jazayeri, Cartwright, Nick, Perrochet, Pierre and Nielsen, Peter (2015). Influence of hysteresis on groundwater wave dynamics in an unconfined aquifer with a sloping boundary. Journal of Hydrology, 531, 1114-1121. doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2015.11.020

Influence of hysteresis on groundwater wave dynamics in an unconfined aquifer with a sloping boundary

2015

Journal Article

Bar response to tides under regular waves

Nielsen, Peter and Shimamoto, Tomoko (2015). Bar response to tides under regular waves. Coastal Engineering, 106, 1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.coastaleng.2015.09.001

Bar response to tides under regular waves

2015

Journal Article

Periodic seepage face formation and water pressure distribution along a vertical boundary of an aquifer

Shoushtari, Seyed Mohammad Hossein Jazayeri, Nielsen, Peter, Cartwright, Nick and Perrochet, Pierre (2015). Periodic seepage face formation and water pressure distribution along a vertical boundary of an aquifer. Journal of Hydrology, 523, 24-33. doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2015.01.027

Periodic seepage face formation and water pressure distribution along a vertical boundary of an aquifer

2015

Journal Article

Flow deflection over a foredune

Hesp, Patrick A., Smyth, Thomas A. G., Nielsen, Peter, Walker, Ian J., Bauer, Bernard O. and Davidson-Arnott, Robin (2015). Flow deflection over a foredune. Geomorphology, 230, 51-63. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2014.11.005

Flow deflection over a foredune

2015

Conference Publication

Tropical Cyclones asymmetry, parametric presentation and discussion

Olfateh, Mohammad, Callaghan, David P., Baldock, Tom E. and Nielsen, Peter (2015). Tropical Cyclones asymmetry, parametric presentation and discussion. Australasian Coasts & Ports Conference 2015, Auckland, New Zealand, 15-18 September 2015. Auckland, New Zealand: Engineers Australia and IPENZ.

Tropical Cyclones asymmetry, parametric presentation and discussion

2014

Journal Article

Timescales of inlet morphodynamic forced by tides and waves

Thuy, Vu T. T. , Nielsen, Peter, Callaghan, David P. and Hanslow, David J. (2014). Timescales of inlet morphodynamic forced by tides and waves. Indian Journal of Geo - Marine Sciences, 43 (7), 1332-1338.

Timescales of inlet morphodynamic forced by tides and waves

2014

Conference Publication

Monitoring inlet morphodynamics via tidal response, seen through a novel 24.5hour moving window

Vu, Thuy Thi Thu, Nielsen, Peter and Callaghan, David P. (2014). Monitoring inlet morphodynamics via tidal response, seen through a novel 24.5hour moving window. International Conference on Coastal Engineering, Seoul, Korea, 15-20 June 2014. San Francisco, CA, United States: Coastal Engineering Research Council. doi: 10.9753/icce.v34.posters.10

Monitoring inlet morphodynamics via tidal response, seen through a novel 24.5hour moving window

2014

Conference Publication

Ocean driven flooding of a coastal lake

Callaghan, David P., Vu, Thuy T. T., Hanslow, David, J., Nielsen, Peter, You, Zai-Jin and Teakle, Ian (2014). Ocean driven flooding of a coastal lake. International Conference on Coastal Engineering, Seoul, Korea, 15-20 June 2014. San Francisco, CA, United States: Coastal Engineering Research Council. doi: 10.9753/icce.v34.currents.47

Ocean driven flooding of a coastal lake

2014

Journal Article

Direct measurements of wind stress over the surf zone

Shabani, Behnam, Nielsen, Peter and Baldock, Tom (2014). Direct measurements of wind stress over the surf zone. Journal of Geophysical Research C: Oceans, 119 (5), 2949-2973. doi: 10.1002/2013JC009585

Direct measurements of wind stress over the surf zone

2014

Conference Publication

Observations of nearshore and surf zone wind stress

Shabani, Behnam, Nielsen, Peter and Baldock, Thomas (2014). Observations of nearshore and surf zone wind stress. 34th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, Seoul, South Korea, 15-20 June 2014. Los Angeles, CA, United States: Coastal Engineering Research Council. doi: 10.9753/icce.v34.waves.50

Observations of nearshore and surf zone wind stress

2014

Conference Publication

Morphology of coastal lagoon entrances: waves versus tides

Vu, Thuy T. T., Nielsen, Peter and Callaghan, David P. (2014). Morphology of coastal lagoon entrances: waves versus tides. International Conference on Coastal Engineering, Seoul, Korea, 15-20 June 2014. San Francisco, CA, United States: Coastal Engineering Research Council. doi: 10.9753/icce.v34.sediment.89

Morphology of coastal lagoon entrances: waves versus tides

2013

Journal Article

Inlet morpho-dynamics during a storm event inferred from tidal records: a case study of the Brunswick River, NSW, Australia

Vu, Thuy, T. T., Nielsen, Peter and Callaghan, David P. (2013). Inlet morpho-dynamics during a storm event inferred from tidal records: a case study of the Brunswick River, NSW, Australia. International Journal of Engineering Research, 2 (2), 38-43.

Inlet morpho-dynamics during a storm event inferred from tidal records: a case study of the Brunswick River, NSW, Australia

2013

Journal Article

Inferring inlet morphodynamics and hydraulic parameters from tidal records: a case study of four closure events of Avoca Lake, Australia

Vu, Thuy. T. T., Nielsen, Peter and Callaghan, David P. (2013). Inferring inlet morphodynamics and hydraulic parameters from tidal records: a case study of four closure events of Avoca Lake, Australia. International Journal of Earth Science and Engineering, 6 (2), 225-231.

Inferring inlet morphodynamics and hydraulic parameters from tidal records: a case study of four closure events of Avoca Lake, Australia

2013

Journal Article

Surf zone states and energy dissipation regimes-a similarity model

Power, Hannah E., Baldock, Tom E., Callaghan, David P. and Nielsen, Peter (2013). Surf zone states and energy dissipation regimes-a similarity model. Coastal Engineering Journal, 55 (1) 1350003, 1350003-1. doi: 10.1142/S0578563413500034

Surf zone states and energy dissipation regimes-a similarity model

2013

Conference Publication

Flooding tailwater levels for NSW coastal entrances

E Watterson, E., You, B., Baldock, T., Callaghan, D. and Nielsen, P. (2013). Flooding tailwater levels for NSW coastal entrances. 22nd NSW Coastal Conference, Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia, 12-15 November, 2013. Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia: East Coast Conferences.

Flooding tailwater levels for NSW coastal entrances

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2024
    Managing the existing and emerging threats from coastal flow slides
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Coastal Engineering Research Field Station (CERFS) (ARC LIEF project administered by Griffith University)
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Development and validation of an innovative wind stress model to obtain robust storm surge forecasts
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Optimising SWRO Concentrate Discharge During 'Hot Standby' Operation
    Murdoch University
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2013
    Development of an adaptive statistical model for oceanic flooding hazards along the East Australian coast
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    Contribution of surf zone wind stress to storm surge inundation (ARC Discovery Project DP0877235 administered by Griffith University)
    Griffith University
    Open grant
  • 2004
    Beach Groundwater Dynamics: Measurement And Modelling
    ARC Linkage International
    Open grant
  • 2003 - 2005
    Water exchange and mixing at the aquifer-ocean interface
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2002
    Heavy mineral (black sand) deposits on beaches: their formation and preservation
    University of Sydney
    Open grant
  • 1998
    The investigation of momentum flux in river entrances
    Land and Water Conservation
    Open grant
  • 1997 - 2001
    International collaboration on local sand transport processes and morphological evolution
    University of East Anglia
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Wave setup on beaches and in river entrances
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1995
    Turbulence effects on the settling or rise of particles
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant

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