Professor Neil McIntyre
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Neil McIntyre

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Background

Neil is civil engineer with expertise in hydrology and water resources. He splits his time between the Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry and the School of Civil Engineering. His current research interests include water resource systems modelling, understanding impacts of mining on water resources, remote sensing applications in hydrology and stochastic hydrology. Neil graduated with a BEng in Civil Engineering from Edinburgh University in 1990 and then worked for seven years in the Scottish pubic sector on wastewater treatment and disposal scheme design and construction. He obtained an MSc in Environmental Engineering in 1998 then a PhD in water quality modeling at Imperial College. Neil worked at Imperial as a Lecturer and Reader in Surface Water Hydrology between 2001 and 2013. This included teaching water quality, hydrometry, hydraulics, and water resources engineering; and a 5-year spell as Director of the Hydrology MSc program. His research there focused on surface water quality, uncertainty in modelling, land use management impacts, and hydrological up-scaling and regionalisation. While most of Neil’s research has been UK and Australia-based, international activity has included projects in Thailand, Uganda, Botswana, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Mongolia and China. He has been a member of the British Hydrological Society national committee, the ICE’s Water Expert Panel, and the NERC Peer Review College. He was won several awards, including the Institution of Civil Engineer’s Baker Medal and RA Carr Award for water resources research. He held an ARC Future Fellowship from 2014-2019.

Availability

Professor Neil McIntyre is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Earth Sciences Hydrology Surface water hydrology

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, University College London

Research interests

  • Water resources systems modelling

  • Impacts of mining on hydrology and water quality

  • Remote sensing applications in hydrology

  • Uncertainty and stochastic modelling

Search Professor Neil McIntyre’s works on UQ eSpace

192 works between 2002 and 2025
All (192) Journal Article (122) Book Chapter (7) Conference Publication (30) Book (1) Other Outputs (32)

181 - 192 of 192 works

2005

Journal Article

Sensitivity analysis of a catchment-scale nitrogen model

McIntyre, N, Jackson, B, Wade, AJ, Butterfield, D and Wheater, HS (2005). Sensitivity analysis of a catchment-scale nitrogen model. Journal of Hydrology, 315 (1-4), 71-92. doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2005.04.010

Sensitivity analysis of a catchment-scale nitrogen model

2005

Journal Article

Selection of conceptual models for regionalisation of the rainfall-runoff relationship

Lee, H, McIntyre, N, Wheater, H and Young, A (2005). Selection of conceptual models for regionalisation of the rainfall-runoff relationship. Journal of Hydrology, 312 (1-4), 125-147. doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2005.02.016

Selection of conceptual models for regionalisation of the rainfall-runoff relationship

2005

Journal Article

Identification of rainfall-runoff models for operational applications

Wagener, T and McIntyre, N (2005). Identification of rainfall-runoff models for operational applications. Hydrological Sciences Journal-Journal Des Sciences Hydrologiques, 50 (5), 735-751. doi: 10.1623/hysj.2005.50.5.735

Identification of rainfall-runoff models for operational applications

2005

Journal Article

The significance of flow in the matrix of the Chalk unsaturated zone

Mathias, SA, Butler, AP, McIntyre, N and Wheater, HS (2005). The significance of flow in the matrix of the Chalk unsaturated zone. Journal of Hydrology, 310 (1-4), 62-77. doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2004.12.009

The significance of flow in the matrix of the Chalk unsaturated zone

2004

Journal Article

Calibration of an in-river phosphorus model: prior evaluation of data needs and model uncertainty

McIntyre, NR and Wheater, HS (2004). Calibration of an in-river phosphorus model: prior evaluation of data needs and model uncertainty. Journal of Hydrology, 290 (1-2), 100-116. doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2003.12.003

Calibration of an in-river phosphorus model: prior evaluation of data needs and model uncertainty

2004

Journal Article

Numerical efficiency in Monte Carlo simulations - Case study of a river thermodynamic model

McIntyre, N, Jackson, B, Wheater, H and Chapra, S (2004). Numerical efficiency in Monte Carlo simulations - Case study of a river thermodynamic model. Journal of Environmental Engineering-Asce, 130 (4), 456-464. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9372(2004)130:4(456)

Numerical efficiency in Monte Carlo simulations - Case study of a river thermodynamic model

2004

Journal Article

A tool for risk-based management of surface water quality

McIntyre, NR and Wheater, HS (2004). A tool for risk-based management of surface water quality. Environmental Modelling & Software, 19 (12), 1131-1140. doi: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2003.12.003

A tool for risk-based management of surface water quality

2003

Journal Article

Uncertainty and risk in water quality modelling and management

McIntyre, Neil R., Wagener, Thorsten, Wheater, Howard S. and Yu, Zeng Si (2003). Uncertainty and risk in water quality modelling and management. Journal of Hydroinformatics, 5 (4), 259-274. doi: 10.2166/hydro.2003.0022

Uncertainty and risk in water quality modelling and management

2003

Journal Article

Risk-based modelling of surface water quality: a case study of the Charles River, Massachusetts

McIntyre, NR, Wagener, T, Wheater, HS and Chapra, SC (2003). Risk-based modelling of surface water quality: a case study of the Charles River, Massachusetts. Journal of Hydrology, 274 (1-4), 225-247. doi: 10.1016/S0022-1694(02)00417-1

Risk-based modelling of surface water quality: a case study of the Charles River, Massachusetts

2003

Journal Article

Evaluation and visualisation of risk to water resources

McIntyre, N, Lees, M, Wheater, H, Onof, C and Connorton, B (2003). Evaluation and visualisation of risk to water resources. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Water and Maritime Engineering, 156 (1), 1-11.

Evaluation and visualisation of risk to water resources

2003

Journal Article

Towards reduced uncertainty in conceptual rainfall-runoff modelling: Dynamic identifiability analysis

Wagener, T, McIntyre, N, Lees, MJ, Wheater, HS and Gupta, HV (2003). Towards reduced uncertainty in conceptual rainfall-runoff modelling: Dynamic identifiability analysis. Hydrological Processes, 17 (2), 455-476. doi: 10.1002/hyp.1135

Towards reduced uncertainty in conceptual rainfall-runoff modelling: Dynamic identifiability analysis

2002

Journal Article

Estimation and propagation of parametric uncertainty in environmental models

McIntyre, Neil, Wheater, Howard and Lees, Matthew (2002). Estimation and propagation of parametric uncertainty in environmental models. Journal of Hydroinformatics, 4 (3), 177-198. doi: 10.2166/hydro.2002.0018

Estimation and propagation of parametric uncertainty in environmental models

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    Optimising future copper production in the NW Mineral Province -Stage 1 scoping
    Queensland Department of Resources
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Delineating water tables and flow pathways inside spoil piles to support water quality predictions
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Mine Pit Lake Assessment and Management: A National Initiative to Support Mine Closure and Regional Opportunities
    CRC TIME Limited
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2026
    Gaining insights into mine waste dumps to avoid environmental legacies
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Assessing the suitability of Pongamia trees for bioenergy and food
    Stanmore Resources Limited
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Delivering economic and social development in arid zones through smart water supply systems
    SMI International Centre of Excellence in Chile (SMI-ICE-Chile)
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2023
    Groundwater use measurement in the Surat Basin
    Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2021
    Resetting Our Understanding of the Surat Part of the GAB
    Australian Energy Resource Growth Centre Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2022
    Swamp Hydrology Modelling for Advancing Rehabilitation Planning and Management (402-ACARPSWAMP)
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Mount Margaret E1N Evaporation and Water Balance (402EHMMMM)
    Ernest Henry Mining Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Establishing a Centre of Excellence in sustainable mining in Bogota
    Council on Australia Latin America Relations
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Prediction of long-term salt generation from coal spoils (ACARPLTSG)
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2016
    NOEF Water Management - Waste rock dump runoff coefficients
    McArthur River Mining Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2019
    Mount Isa Mines Closure - Evaluation of final void water balance
    Mount Isa Mines Limited
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Adani Research Plan
    Adani Mining Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2019
    Water sensitive mining
    ARC Future Fellowships
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Mining and River Ecosystem Services Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Understanding mine water management training needs in developing countries (IM4DC Action Research Activity)
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2020
    Recharge estimation in the Surat Basin (Phase 1)
    Santos Limited
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2020
    Characterisation of Current Groundwater uses in the Surat & Bowen Basins
    Santos Limited
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Neil McIntyre is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Chloride deposition variability on a small island and implications for groundwater recharge estimation: A case study of Norfolk Island

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Beneficial use of final voids for catchment-scale water management in the Hunter Valley: understanding the role of groundwater

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Environmental and social impact valuation for the construction of desalination plants to supply water for mining in the north of Chile

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Pit Lake Water Balances and Long-term Hydrological Classifications

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nevenka Bulovic

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Environmental and social impact valuation for the construction of desalination plants to supply water for mining in the north of Chile

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Maximising the benefits of desalinated seawater supply networks for agricultural sustainability

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Analysis of uncertainty in groundwater recharge estimation using the chloride mass balance method

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Harald Hofmann

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Beneficial use of final voids for catchment-scale water management in the Hunter Valley: understanding the role of groundwater

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Uncertainty in the chloride mass balance method of groundwater recharge estimation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Harald Hofmann

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Maximising the benefits of desalinated seawater supply networks for agricultural sustainability

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Assessment of options for sustainable water management in Norfolk Island

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nevenka Bulovic

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Analysis of uncertainty in groundwater recharge estimation using the chloride mass balance method

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Harald Hofmann

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Using GIS and Remote Sensing Applications to Plan and Manage Social and Environmental Legacy Aspects of Resource Development Frontiers in the Context of Green Energy Transition

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Eleonore Lebre

Completed supervision

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