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Mr Ian Coghlan

Mr Ian Coghlan

Engineer
Engineering
Water Research Laboratory

Senior Project Engineer at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering's Water Research Laboratory (WRL)

 

Core responsibilities

Ian Coghlan is an actively practicing professional engineer at the Water Research Laboratory (WRL).  His CV is available here.  He has completed a Master of Engineering Science degree with specialisation in the field of Coastal Engineering and Management, a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) degree, with first class honours and a Diploma in Engineering Practice. He has ten years’ experience working at WRL and has undertaken and managed a range of projects primarily in the fields of coastal structures, coastal processes and hydraulic structures. These studies include physical modelling, numerical modelling, desktop analysis, field investigations and data analysis. Ian is a member of the Institution of Engineers Australia and regularly attends their Coastal, Ocean and Port Engineering Panel (Sydney Division) seminars. He has been a surfer for over 15 years. 

Ian is an Australian expert in two-dimensional and quasi three-dimensional flume physical modelling with expertise in the application of over 25 physical models for assessing coastal and marine structures. He has completed desktop based coastal process studies ranging from assessment of small property developments, through to regional coastal climate change vulnerability assessments. Ian is also an expert in numerical modelling of rivers, estuaries and oceans and analysing large datasets.

Professional Organisations

MIEAust

Awards

D.N. Foster Award – 2005

Education

Post graduate (including any certifications)

MEngSc (Coastal Engineering)

Undergraduate

BE (Hons 1) (Mechanical Engineering)

DipEngPrac
Phone
(+61 2) 8071 9866
E-mail
i.coghlan@wrl.unsw.edu.au
Location
UNSW Water Research Laboratory Manly Vale Campus
  • Journal articles | 2016
    Flocard FD; Ierodiaconou D; Coghlan IR, 2016, 'Multi-criteria evaluation of wave energy projects on the south-east Australian coast', Renewable Energy, 99, pp. 80 - 94, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2016.06.036
    Journal articles | 2016
    Oke PR; Proctor R; Rosebrock U; Brinkman R; Cahill ML; Coghlan I; Divakaran P; Freeman J; Pattiaratchi C; Roughan M; Sandery PA; Schaeffer A; Wijeratne S, 2016, 'The Marine Virtual Laboratory (version 2.1): Enabling efficient ocean model configuration', Geoscientific Model Development, 9, pp. 3297 - 3307, http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/gmd-9-3297-2016
    Journal articles | 2011
    Hornsey W; Carley JT; Coghlan IR; Cox RJ, 2011, 'Geotextile sand container shoreline protection systems: Design and application', Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 29, pp. 425 - 439, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geotexmem.2011.01.009
    Journal articles | 2009
    Mariani A; Blacka MJ; Cox RJ; Coghlan IR; Carley JT, 2009, 'Wave overtopping of coastal structures. Physical model versus desktop predictions', Journal of Coastal Research, SI 56, pp. 534 - 538, https://www.jstor.org/stable/25737634
  • Reports | 2023
    Coghlan I; Carley J, 2023, Coastal engineering scoping study for a tidal swimming facility: Port River, Adelaide, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW 2093, WRL TR2022/15
    Reports | 2021
    Coghlan I; Rayner D; Heimhuber V; Glamore W; Smith G, 2021, King Road Waste Water Treatment Plant: Teal Carbon Project – Phase 2 Conceptual Wetland Design, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR 2021/14
    Reports | 2020
    Carley J; Coghlan I; Drummond C; Larkin N, 2020, Feasibility Study for Port Macquarie Ocean Pool, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Austraila, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR2019/23
    Reports | 2020
    2020, Pampoolah Floodplain Remediation Investigation and Riverbank Vulnerability Assessment
    Reports | 2019
    Carley J; Coghlan I; Lord DB; Western M, 2019, Feasibility Study for Hallett Cove Ocean Pool, South Australia, Water Research Laboratory, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL 2018/37
    Reports | 2019
    Coghlan I; Simpson JH; Howe D, 2019, Caseys Beach north seawall physical modelling, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2019/14
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Coghlan IR; Howe D; Carley JT; Colleter G; Rodger D; Keeshan G; Shaw D, 2019, 'Physical modelling of novel upgrade strategies for the maroochy river geotextile groyne field', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2019 Conference, Tasmania, Australia, pp. 194 - 200, presented at Australasian Coasts & Ports 2019 Conference – Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 10-13 September 2019, Tasmania, Australia, 10 September 2019 - 13 September 2019
    Reports | 2019
    Glamore W; Coghlan IR; Harrison AJ; Mahony M; Callen A; Rawling J; Smith K; Bear J; Leonard G, 2019, Clyde Terminal Conversion: Restoration of Green and Golden Bell Frog Habitat - Alternate Concept Design and Revised Plan of Management, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2018/15
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Harrison AJ; Carley JT; Coghlan IR; Drummond CD, 2019, 'Methodology for modelling dynamic coastal tailwater levels', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2019 Conference, Hobart, Australia, pp. 527 - 533, presented at Australasian Coasts & Ports 2019Conference –Hobart, 10-13 September 2019, Hobart, Australia, 10 September 2019 - 13 September 2019
    Reports | 2019
    Howe D; Coghlan I; Carley J, 2019, Physical modelling for the Maroochy River groyne field renewal project, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL 2018/42
    Reports | 2019
    Howe D; Coghlan I; Glamore W, 2019, Preliminary Testing of Oyster Clumps, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2019/08
    Reports | 2019
    Howe D; Coghlan I, 2019, Waves Forces on Seawall Walkway Darwin Luxury Hotel, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale NSW, WRL TR2019/35
    Conference Papers | 2019
    2019, 'Ocean pools - Contemporary coastal engineering meets the steam age'
    Reports | 2018
    Carley J; Coghlan I; Harrison AJ; Miller BM, 2018, Renewal of the South Steyne Stormwater Outlet, Manly, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2018/09
    Reports | 2018
    Carley J; Coghlan I; Miller B; Drummond C; Harrison AJ, 2018, Coastal Engineering advice for Ballina Ocean Pool, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2018/23
    Reports | 2018
    Carley J; Coghlan I, 2018, Fairy Bower Seawall Remediation Project, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2016/15
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Coghlan I; Blacka M; Shand T; Foster M; Carley J; Howe D; Modra B, 2018, 'WHARVES AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD: PHYSICAL MODELLING OF ZERO MAINTENANCE BREAKWATERS IN REMOTE LOCATIONS', Santander, Spain, presented at 7th International Conference on the Application of Physical Modelling in Coastal and Port Engineering and Science (Coastlab18), Santander, Spain, 22 May 2018 - 26 May 2018
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Coghlan I; Short A; Carley J; Harrison A; Vos K; Lenehan N; Wiecek D, 2018, 'BROULEE: AN ISLAND NO MORE?', Merimbula, NSW, presented at 27th NSW Coastal Conference, Merimbula, NSW, 07 November 2018 - 09 November 2018
    Reports | 2018
    Tucker T; Coghlan IR; Carley J; Miller B, 2018, Narrabeen Lagoon Entrance Clearance Operation Design, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2018/16
    Reports | 2018
    2018, Coastal Engineering Assessment for Trial Oyster Shell Filled Bag Structures: Port River, Adelaide
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Blacka M; Shand T; Howe D; Coghlan I; Carley J; Estigarribia L; Whalley O, 2017, 'Affordable coastal protection in the pacific islands: testing and design of alternative protection options for low-energy coastlines', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2017 Conference, Cairns, pp. 116 - 122, presented at Australasian Coasts & Ports 2017: Working with Nature., Cairns, 21 June 2017 - 23 June 2017
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Carley JT; Coghlan IR; Anning D, 2017, 'Coastal processes and management in Byron Bay, Australia', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2017 Conference, pp. 212 - 218
    Reports | 2017
    Coghlan I; Carley JT; Harrison A; Howe D; Ruprecht J; Short AD; Flocard F; Rahman PF, 2017, Eurobodalla Coastal Hazard Assessment, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WR: 2017/09
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Coghlan IR; Glamore WC; Howe D; Felder S, 2017, 'Innovative Ecological Engineering: Two-Dimensional Physical Modelling of Oyster Shell Filled Bags for Coastal Protection', in Australasian Coasts & Ports 2017: Working with Nature, Engineers Australia, PIANC Australia and Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand, Cairns, Australia, pp. 247 - 253, presented at Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference, Cairns, Australia, 21 June 2017 - 23 June 2017
    Conference Papers | 2017
    Dunlop T; Felder S; Glamore WC; Howe D; Coghlan IR, 2017, 'Optimising Ecological and Engineering Values in Coastal Protection via Combined Oyster Shell and Sand Bag Designs', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2017 Conference, Cairns, Australia, pp. 422 - 428, presented at Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference, Cairns, Australia, 21 June 2017 - 23 June 2017
    Reports | 2017
    Harrison A; Carley J; Coghlan I, 2017, Roches Beach Coastal Hazard Lines Reassessment, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2017/19
    Reports | 2016
    Blacka MJ; Coghlan I, 2016, Caseys Beach North Seawall Condition Assessment and Design Advice, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL Technical Report, WRL TR2016/10
    Reports | 2016
    Carley J; Coghlan I; Drummond C; Dean-Jones D; Anning D, 2016, Coastal Hazard Management Study - Byron Bay Embayment, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2013/28
    Reports | 2016
    Coghlan IR; Carley J; Modra B; Guerry N, 2016, Kingscliff Beach Foreshore Protection Works Part B - Detailed Concept Terminal Seawall Design, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2014/15
    Conference Papers | 2016
    Coghlan IR; Carley JT; Cox RJ, 2016, 'HINDSIGHT IS 20/20? A REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY EMPIRICAL SEAWALL DESIGN AT KINGSCLIFF BEACH AFTER PHYSICAL MODELLING', in Proceedings of the 6 th International Conference on the Application of Physical Modelling in Coastal and Port Engineering and Science (Coastlab16), Ottawa, Canada, presented at Coastlab16, Ottawa, Canada, 10 May 2016 - 13 May 2016, http://rdio.rdc.uottawa.ca/publications/coastlab16/coastlab42.pdf
    Reports | 2016
    Coghlan IR; Howe D; Glamore , 2016, Preliminary Testing of Oyster Bags, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, WRL TR2015/20, http://www.wrl.unsw.edu.au/sites/wrl/files/uploads/Projects/2016_WRL_2015-20_Preliminary_Testing_of_Oyster_Shell_Filled_Bags.pdf
    Reports | 2016
    Glamore W; Coghlan I; Ruprecht J, 2016, Clyde Terminal Conversion: Restoration of Green and Golden Bell Frog Habitat, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2016/06
    Reports | 2016
    Howe D; Coghlan I; Carley JT; Blacka M, 2016, Chatham Islands Port Waitangi Physical Modelling, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2015/17
    Conference Presentations | 2016
    Modra BD; Coghlan IJ; Carley J; Blumberg G; Boyd W, 2016, 'Wave Forces and Overtopping on Stepped Seawalls', presented at NSW Coastal Conference, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia, 09 November 2016 - 11 November 2016, http://www.wrl.unsw.edu.au/sites/wrl/files/uploads/PDF/Ben%20Modra%20Full%20Paper%202016.pdf
    Reports | 2016
    Glamore W; Coghlan I; Ruprecht J, 2016, 2015 Riverbank Vulnerability Assessment using a Decision Support System: Seaham Weir Pool and Lower Williams River
    Reports | 2015
    Miller BM; Rahman PF; Coghlan I; Guerry N, 2015, Uncalibrated Modelling of Botany Bay Overflows, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR2014/21
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Ruprecht JE; Glamore WC; Coghlan IR; Flocard F, 2015, 'Wakesurfing: Some wakes are more equal than others', in Australian Coasts and Ports 2015 Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, pp. 779 - 784, presented at Australian Coasts and Ports 2015 Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, 15 September 2015 - 18 September 2015, https://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=724770812980275;res=IELENG
    Conference Papers | 2015
    2015, 'Establishing the Design Scour Level for Seawalls'
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Carley J; Flocard F; Coghlan I; Blacka M; Splinter KD; Cox R, 2014, 'Advances in the assessment of the inundation hazard', Ulladulla, NSW, presented at NSW Coastal Conference, Ulladulla, NSW, 11 November 2014 - 14 November 2014
    Reports | 2014
    Coghlan IR; Davey EK; Carley JT; Blacka MJ; Cox RJ, 2014, Kingscliff Beach Foreshore Protection Works Part C - Groyne Field Assessment, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR2012/18
    Reports | 2014
    Glamore W; Coghlan IR; Miller BM; Peirson WL, 2014, Hunter Valley Hydrodynamic Platform and Model Scoping Study, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL Technical Report, WRL TR2013/26
    Reports | 2014
    Glamore W; Coghlan IR; Ruprecht JE; Flocard F; Drummond CD, 2014, Riverbank Vulnerability Assessment using a Decision Support System: Clarence River (Rogans Bridge to Ulmarra), Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR2014/12, http://maritimemanagement.transport.nsw.gov.au/documents/wrl-report-clarence-river.pdf
    Reports | 2014
    Glamore W; Coghlan IR; Ruprecht JE, 2014, Riverbank Vulnerability Assessment using a Decision Support System: Lower Hawkesbury River (Wisemans Ferry to Spencer), Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR2014/04, http://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/63774/WRL-Report-2014-04-Final.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Coghlan IR; Carley JT; Cox RJ; Davey EK; Blacka MJ; Lofthouse J, 2013, 'Concept Designs for a Groyne Field on the Far North NSW Coast', in Rogers M (ed.), NSW Coastal Conference 2013, NSW Coastal Conference Committee, Port Macquarie, NSW, presented at Ian Coghlan, Port Macquarie, NSW, 12 November 2013 - 15 November 2013, http://www.coastalconference.com/2013/papers2013/Ian%20Coghlan.pdf
    Reports | 2013
    Coghlan IR; Drummond , 2013, Caseys Beach Seawall Design, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR2013/04
    Reports | 2013
    Flocard FD; Carley JT; Rayner DS; Rahman PF; Coghlan I, 2013, Future Coasts - Port Fairy Coastal Hazards Assessment, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, Australia, WRL TR2012/21, http://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/documents/our-community/environment/portfairycoastalhazardassesment.pdf
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Flocard FD; Coghlan I; Mariani A; Blacka M, 2013, 'Using Remote-Sensing Techniques for the Monitoring of Existing Seawalls', in Couriel E (ed.), Sydney, NSW, presented at Coasts and Ports, Sydney, NSW, 11 September 2013 - 13 September 2013, https://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=830511350469705;res=IELENG
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Coghlan IR; Carley JT; Blacka MJ; Rayner D; Cox RJ, 2012, 'Coastal Engineering Options for Adaptation to Climate Change', in Proceedings for National conference Practical responses to climate change, Engineers Australia, Canberra, australia, pp. 307 - 314, presented at Practical Responses to Climate Change National Conference 2012, National Convention Centre, Canberra, 01 May 2012 - 03 May 2012, https://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=889993480916014;res=IELENG
    Reports | 2012
    Coghlan IR; Ruprecht J; Blacka MJ, 2012, Abbot Point MCF 2D and Q3D Baseline Modelling Study, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering UNSW, Manly Vale, WRL TR2011/16
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Lenehan N; Coghlan IR; McIllveen M, 2012, 'Two Dimensional Planning: The Application Of Tidal Projections To Determine Risk Management Triggers', in Proceedings of the 21st NSW Coastal Conference, NSW Coastal Conference, Kiama, NSW, presented at NSW Coastal Conference, Kiama, NSW, 06 November 2012 - 09 November 2012, http://www.coastalconference.com/2012/papers2012/Norm%20Lenehan%20Full%20Paper.pdf
    Reports | 2012
    Mariani A; Coghlan IR, 2012, Seawall Structure Assessment at Bilgola and Clontarf, Sydney, NSW, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering UNSW, Manly Vale, WRL Technical Report, WRL TR2012/13, https://www.sydneycoastalcouncils.com.au/Project/assessment_and_decision_frameworks_for_seawall_structures_project
    Reports | 2012
    Rayner D; Carley JT; Coghlan IR, 2012, New Brighton Beach Scraping Trial: Analysis of Dune and Beach Profile Data, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering UNSW, Manly Vale, WRL Technical Report, WRL TR 2011/26
    Reports | 2011
    Blacka MJ; Coghlan IR; Rayner D, 2011, 3D Physical Modelling of Hay Point Coal Terminal, Expansions 3 and 4, Queensland, WRL TR2010/01
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Coghlan IR; Mole MA; Shand TD; Carley JT; Peirson WL; Miller BM; Kulmar M; Couriel E; Modra B; You Z-J, 2011, 'High Resolution Wave Modelling (HI-WAM) for Batemans Bay detailed wave study', in Conference proceedings of Coasts and ports 2011, Engineers Australia, Canberra, Australia, pp. 215 - 220, presented at 20th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference 2011 and the 13th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference 2011, COASTS and PORTS 2011, Perth, WA, 28 September 2011 - 30 September 2011, https://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=677303800659456;res=IELENG
    Reports | 2011
    Glamore W; Coghlan IR, 2011, Illawarra Ocean Outfall Commissioning Study, WRL TR2006/26
    Reports | 2011
    Mariani A; Blacka MJ; Coghlan IR, 2011, 2D Physical Modelling of Hay Point Coal Terminal 3, Queensland, WRL TR2010/13
    Reports | 2011
    Miller BM; Coghlan IR; Cunningham I, 2011, Three Dimensional Physical Modelling of Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Apron Widening, WRL TR2006/13
    Reports | 2011
    Shand TD; Goodwin ID; Mole MA; Carley JT; Browning S; Coghlan IR; Harley MD; Peirson WL; Harley M, 2011, NSW Coastal Inundation Hazard Study: Coastal Storms and Extreme Waves, WRL TR2010/16, http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications-search/nsw-coastal-inundation-hazard-study-coastal-storms-and-extreme-waves
    Reports | 2011
    Smith G; Coghlan IR, 2011, Hunter River Water Quality Model Stage 2: Model Calibration and Verification Report, WRL TR2011/03
    Reports | 2011
    Smith G; Coghlan IR, 2011, Hunter River Water Quality Model Stage 3: Scenario Modelling, WRL TR2011/23
    Reports | 2010
    Coghlan IR; Mole MA; Shand TD; Carley JT; Peirson B; Miller BM, 2010, High Resolution Wave Modelling (HI-WAM) for Batemans Bay Detailed Wave Study, WRL Technical Report 2010/19, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering UNSW, WRL Technical Report, WRL TR2010/19
    Reports | 2010
    Glamore W; Coghlan IR, 2010, Museum Quay Marina, Darling Harbour: 3D Wave Basin Testing of Entrance Conditions, WRL Technical Report 2007/27, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering UNSW, WRL Technical Report, WRL TR2007/27
    Reports | 2010
    Glamore WC; Coghlan IR, 2010, Wavescreen Design Testing at Museum Quay Marina, Darling Harbour, WRL Technical Report 2006/16, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering UNSW, WRL Technical Report, WRL TR2006/16
    Reports | 2010
    Miller BM; Coghlan IR; Cunningham IL, 2010, Three Dimensional Physical Modelling of Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal Apron Widening, WRL Technical Report 2006/13, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering UNSW, WRL Technical Report, WRL TR2006/13
    Conference Papers | 2009
    Coghlan IR; Carley JT; Cox RJ; Blacka MJ; Mariani A; Restall S; Hornsey W; Sheldrick S, 2009, 'Two-Dimensional Physical Modelling of Sand Filled Geocontainers for Coastal Protection', in Proceedings of Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference 2009, New Zealand Coastal Society, Wellington, NZ, presented at Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference 2009, Wellington, New Zealand, 16 September 2009 - 18 September 2009, https://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=862603013166460;res=IELNZC
    Conference Papers | 2007
    Coghlan IR; Glamore W; Cox RJ, 2007, 'Two-dimensional physical modelling of wavescreen breakwaters', in Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, presented at Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, 18 July 2007 - 20 July 2007