Professor Traver teaches courses in surface water hydrology, open channel hydraulics, and urban storm water management. 

                Dr. Traver's introduction to engineering practice was during the initial period of implementation of stormwater management in Pennsylvania.  He incorporates this experience in his continuing research and consulting.  While at Villanova Dr. Traver has conducted research on topics that include modeling of stream hydraulics, urban hydrology, water quality, and measures to mitigate stormwater effects of urbanization.  Most recently he has been the main force in creating a Stormwater Best Management Practice Demonstration and Research Park on the Villanova Campus.  Research is underway on a Stormwater Wetland, and four infiltration BMP’s.  To enable continuing study into advancing research in these areas, Dr. Traver founded the Villanova Urban Stormwater Partnership, and serves as its director. 

Villanova Urban Stormwater Partnership

Government - Academia - Industry

The mission of the Villanova Urban Stormwater Partnership is to advance the evolving comprehensive stormwater management field and to foster the development of public and private Partnerships through research on innovative SWM Best Management Practices, Directed Studies, Technology Transfer and Education.

ASCE / EWRI Committees

ASCE / EWRI Stormwater Infrastructure Committee

HEC-HMS - Jan 2009

HEC- RAS   Jan 2010