Dr Wei Zeng
ARC DECRA Fellow
School of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Dr Wei Zeng is a lecturer with experience in multidisciplinary disciplines including hydraulics, hydroacoustics, hydroinformatics, signal processing, machine learning, IoT sensing, optical fibre sensing, control and CFD.
My research highlights can be found below:
- Smart water networks (IoT)
AI machine learning techniques, signal processing methods and data analytics to process IoT data in cloud-based environments for online water/wastewater network monitoring.
IoT leak detection techniques commercialised through the University start-up Adelitics Pty Ltd have been used/trialled in 5 water utilities.
- Water system modelling, control and management
Hydraulic modelling using physics-based machine learning and data assimilation to integrate data with physics.
Applications to water supply networks, sewer networks, stormwater networks and irrigation systems.
Integrating control theory to manage water system operation.
- Sustainable water asset maintenance (pipe condition assessment)
hydroacoustics-based pipe condition assessment techniques with advanced sensing systems (e.g., optical sensing techniques).
Acoustic techniques for anomaly (blockages, infiltration) detection in sewer/drainage pipes.
- Pumped hydro and mini-hydro
CFD hydraulic machinery, hydraulic transient analysis, and inverse transient analysis of aging pumped hydro schemes.
Pumped/mini hydro energy storage integrated with renewables.
PhD opportunities Available
We are seeking PhD students with studying or research experience in one or more of the following areas: water distribution systems, drainage systems, irrigation systems, hydraulics, hydroinformatics, AI machine learning, signal processing for fault detection, or CFD. The University of Adelaide provides a range of PhD scholarships, such as the RTPS and UARS scholarships and the CSC scholarship for students from China (jointly supplied by the China Scholarship Council). Prospective applicants are welcome to contact me for more information about these scholarships, other scholarship opportunities (including potential top-up scholarships) and research directions, etc.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2024 - ongoing Lecturer University of Adelaide 2024 - ongoing ARC DECRA fellow University of Adelaide 2023 - 2023 Senior Engineer Adelitics Pty Ltd 2021 - 2023 Research Fellow (Part time) Deakin University 2020 - 2023 Research Fellow University of Adelaide 2016 - 2017 Research assistant Wuhan University -
Language Competencies
Language Competency Chinese (Mandarin) Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2017 - 2020 The University of Adelaide Australia PhD 2013 - 2016 Wuhan University China Master 2009 - 2013 Wuhan University China Bachelor -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2025 Zeng, W., Zecchin, A. C., Gong, J., Lambert, M. F., Cazzolato, B. S., & Simpson, A. R. (2025). Anomaly Recognition in Water Pipe Systems Using a Characterization Framework and Persistent Hydraulic Transient Waves. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 151(2), 06024002-1-06024002-9.
2025 Zeng, W., Do, N., Stephens, M., Cazzolato, B., & Lambert, M. (2025). Tracking Crack Development in Smart Water Networks Using IoT Acoustic Sensors. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 151(1), 04024063-1-04024063-11.
Scopus12025 Ma, W., Zhao, Z., Liu, C., Chen, F., Yang, W., Zeng, W., . . . Yang, J. (2025). A physics-based and data-aided transient prediction framework for sustainable operation of pumped-storage hydropower systems. Applied Energy, 384, 125470.
Scopus22025 Ye, J., Lambert, M., Zeng, W., & Cuong Do, N. (2025). Extended Method of Characteristics for Inverse Hydraulic Transient Modeling Using Sensor Data. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 151(4), 13 pages.
2025 Ninh, T. H. D., Do, N. C., Zeng, W., & Lambert, M. F. (2025). Optimal Sensor Placement in Smart Sewer Systems Using Network Topology and Elevation. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 151(7), 12 pages.
2024 Liu, R., & Zeng, W. (2024). Automatic detection of structural defects in tunnel lining via network pruning and knowledge distillation in YOLO. Structural Health Monitoring, 17 pages.
Scopus22024 Lee, J. S., Zeng, W., Lambert, M. F., & Gong, J. (2024). Calibration of Frequency-Dependent Wave Speed and Attenuation in Water Pipes Using a Dual-Sensor and Paired-IRF Approach. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 150(11), 04024051-1-04024051-10.
Scopus32024 Do, N. C., Zecchin, A. C., Lambert, M. F., Zeng, W., & Gong, J. (2024). Real-Time Localization of Hydraulic Transient Events in Water Distribution Systems Using Paired Transient Wave Arrival Time Strategy. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 150(11), 04024053-1-04024053-14.
2024 Li, S., Tian, W., Yan, H., Zeng, W., Tao, T., & Xin, K. (2024). Modeling Transient Mixed Flows in Sewer Systems with Data Fusion via Physics-Informed Machine Learning. Water Research X, 25, 100266.
Scopus22024 Zeng, W., Nguyen, S. T. N., Lambert, M., & Gong, J. (2024). Field study on proactive pipe condition assessment using hydroacoustic noise. Structural Health Monitoring, 1-12.
2024 Zeng, W., Lambert, M. F., Gong, J., Zecchin, A. C., Cazzolato, B. S., & Simpson, A. R. (2024). Anomaly Detection in Targeted Pipe Sections in Water Pipe Systems Using Hydroacoustic Signal Deconvolution. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 150(1), 04023059-1-04023059-10.
2024 Farnir, F. I. P., Luermans, J. G. L. M., Farnir, F. P. F. J. D. J., Chaldoupi, S. M., & Linz, D. (2024). Impedance drop during focal monopolar pulsed field ablation in the atrium. Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology, 3 pages.
Scopus12024 Dowding, C., Mikocka-Walus, A., Skvarc, D., O'Shea, M., Olive, L., & Evans, S. (2024). Learning to cope with the reality of endometriosis: A mixed-methods analysis of psychological therapy in women with endometriosis. British Journal of Health Psychology, 29(3), 644-661.
Scopus4 Europe PMC22024 Ma, W., Zhao, Z., Yang, J., Li, Y., Yang, W., Zeng, W., . . . Yang, J. (2024). A high-precision transient state prediction framework for ageing hydropower systems: Refined model, two-stage parameter identification and impact analysis. Journal of Cleaner Production, 450, 141748.
Scopus62024 Ye, J., Zeng, W., Do, N. C., & Lambert, M. (2024). Reconstructing transient pressures in pipe networks from local observations by using physics-informed neural networks.. Water Research, 257, 121648-1-121648-13.
Scopus7 Europe PMC22023 Zeng, W., Gong, J., Zecchin, A. C., Lambert, M. F., Cazzolato, B. S., & Simpson, A. R. (2023). Reconstructing Extended Irregular Anomalies in Pipelines Using Layer-Peeling with Optimization. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 149(1), 04022035-1-04022035-11.
Scopus32023 Zeng, W., Do, N., Lambert, M., Gong, J., Cazzolato, B., & Stephens, M. (2023). Linear phase detector for detecting multiple leaks in water pipes. Applied Acoustics, 202(109152-1), 109152-1-109152-9.
Scopus11 WoS12023 Hu, J., Yang, J., He, X., Zeng, W., Zhao, Z., & Yang, J. (2023). Transition of amplitude–frequency characteristic in rotor–stator interaction of a pump-turbine with splitter blades. Renewable Energy, 205, 663-677.
Scopus20 WoS52023 Lee, J. S., Zeng, W., Lambert, M., Hilditch, T., & Gong, J. (2023). Fatigue analysis of metallic-plastic-metallic pipeline systems: A numerical study. Results in Engineering, 17, 100986-1-100986-13.
Scopus92023 Hu, J., Zhao, Z., He, X., Zeng, W., Yang, J., & Yang, J. (2023). Design techniques for improving energy performance and S-shaped characteristics of a pump-turbine with splitter blades. Renewable Energy, 212, 333-349.
Scopus242022 Zeng, W., Cazzolato, B., Lambert, M., Stephens, M., & Gong, J. (2022). Coherenceogram for leak detection in water pipes. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 530, 1-23.
Scopus4 WoS12022 Ye, J., Do, N. C., Zeng, W., & Lambert, M. (2022). Physics-informed neural networks for hydraulic transient analysis in pipeline systems. Water Research, 221, 1-16.
Scopus36 WoS1 Europe PMC52022 Zeng, W., Cazzolato, B., Lambert, M., Gong, J., & Stephens, M. (2022). Active Air-borne noise suppression for pipe break early warning in smart water networks. Applied Acoustics, 198, 1-11.
Scopus6 WoS22022 Zeng, W., Wang, C., & Yang, J. (2022). Hydraulic Transient Simulation of Pipeline-Open Channel Coupling Systems and Its Applications in Hydropower Stations. WATER, 14(18), 15 pages.
Scopus22022 Zeng, W., Zecchin, A. C., & Lambert, M. F. (2022). Elastic Water Column Model for Hydraulic Transient Analysis of Pipe Networks. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 148(12), 10 pages.
Scopus11 WoS12021 Hu, J., Yang, J., Zeng, W., & Yang, J. (2021). Effect of the Speed Factor on the Amplitude of the Blade Passing Frequency in the Vaneless Space of a Pump Turbine in Turbine Mode. Journal of Fluids Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 143(11), 1-13.
Scopus15 WoS62021 Zhang, K., Zeng, W., Simpson, A. R., Zhang, S., & Wang, C. (2021). Water Hammer Simulation Method in Pressurized Pipeline with a Moving Isolation Device. WATER, 13(13), 1-17.
Scopus7 WoS32021 Zeng, W., Zecchin, A. C., Cazzolato, B. S., Simpson, A. R., Gong, J., & Lambert, M. F. (2021). Extremely sensitive anomaly detection in pipe networks using a higher-order paired-impulse response function with a correlator. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 147(10), 1-10.
Scopus8 WoS52021 Yin, C. C., Zeng, W., & Yang, J. D. (2021). Transient simulation and analysis of the simultaneous load rejection process in pumped storage power stations using a 1-D-3-D coupling method. Journal of Hydrodynamics, 33(5), 979-991.
Scopus15 WoS62021 Du, X., Zeng, W., Lambert, M., Chen, L., & Hu, E. J. (2021). Approach for near-real-time pipe burst detection, localization, and quantification with low data transmission and sampling rates. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 147(7), 04021032-1-04021032-14.
Scopus6 WoS62021 Hu, J., Yang, J., Zeng, W., Zhao, Z., & Yang, J. (2021). Hydraulic interaction of two parallel pump-turbines in constant-speed oscillation: Measurement, simulation, and sensitivity analysis. Renewable Energy, 176, 269-279.
Scopus13 WoS42020 Zeng, W., Gong, J., Simpson, A. R., Cazzolato, B. S., Zecchin, A. C., & Lambert, M. F. (2020). Paired-IRF Method for Detecting Leaks in Pipe Networks. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 146(5), 04020021-1-04020021-11.
Scopus26 WoS212020 Zeng, W., Zecchin, A. C., Gong, J., Lambert, M. F., Simpson, A. R., & Cazzolato, B. S. (2020). Inverse wave reflectometry method for hydraulic transient-based pipeline condition assessment. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 146(8), 04020056-1-04020056-11.
Scopus12 WoS82020 Zeng, W., Gong, J., Cook, P. R., Arkwright, J. W., Simpson, A. R., Cazzolato, B. S., . . . Lambert, M. F. (2020). Leak detection for pipelines using in-pipe optical fiber pressure sensors and a paired-IRF technique. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 146(10), 06020013-1-06020013-6.
Scopus19 WoS72020 Ye, J., Zeng, W., Zhao, Z., Yang, J., & Yang, J. (2020). Optimization of pump turbine closing operation to minimizewater hammer and pulsating pressures during load rejection. Energies, 13(4), 18 pages.
Scopus33 WoS262019 Zeng, W., Gong, J., Cazzolato, B. S., Zecchin, A. C., Lambert, M. F., & Simpson, A. R. (2019). Condition assessment of pipelines using a bi-directional layer-peeling method and a dual-sensor configuration. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 457, 181-196.
Scopus6 WoS62019 Zhang, X., Zeng, W., Cheng, Y., Yang, Z., Chen, Q., & Yang, J. (2019). Mechanism of fast transition of pressure pulsations in the vaneless space of a model pump-turbine during runaway. Journal of Fluids Engineering, 141(12), 121104-1-121104-13.
Scopus41 WoS242019 Yang, W., Yang, J., Zeng, W., Tang, R., Hou, L., Ma, A., . . . Peng, Y. (2019). Experimental investigation of theoretical stability regions for ultra-low frequency oscillations of hydropower generating systems. Energy, 186, 115816-1-115816-12.
Scopus64 WoS252019 Hu, J., Yang, J., Zeng, W., & Yang, J. (2019). Constant-speed oscillation of a pump turbine observed on a pumped-storage model system. Journal of Fluids Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 141(5), 13 pages.
Scopus12 WoS102019 Yang, W., Yang, J., Guo, W., Zeng, W., Wang, C., Saarinen, L., & Norrlund, P. (2019). Correction: Yang, W.; Yang, J.; Guo, W.; Zeng, W.; Wang, C.; Saarinen, L.; Norrlund, P. A Mathematical Model and Its Application for Hydro Power Units under Different Operating Conditions (Energies 2015, 8, 10260-10275). Energies, 9(6), 477.
2018 Bao, H., Yang, J., Zhao, G., Zeng, W., Liu, Y., & Yang, W. (2018). Condition of setting surge tanks in hydropower plants – A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 81, 2059-2070.
Scopus18 WoS142018 Hu, J., Yang, J., Zeng, W., & Yang, J. (2018). Transient pressure analysis of a prototype pump turbine: Field tests and simulation. Journal of Fluids Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 140(7), 10 pages.
Scopus42 WoS312018 Zeng, W., Gong, J., Zecchin, A., Lambert, A., Simpson, M., & Cazzolato, B. (2018). Condition assessment of water pipelines using a modified layer-peeling method. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 144(12), 04018076-1-04018076-11.
Scopus18 WoS122017 Zeng, W., Yang, J., & Hu, J. (2017). Pumped storage system model and experimental investigations on S-induced issues during transients. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 90, 350-364.
Scopus58 WoS412017 Yang, W., Norrlund, P., Saarinen, L., Yang, J., Zeng, W., & Lundin, U. (2017). Wear Reduction for Hydropower Turbines Considering Frequency Quality of Power Systems: A Study on Controller Filters. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, 32(2), 1191-1201.
Scopus39 WoS302016 Yang, W., Norrlund, P., Saarinen, L., Yang, J., Guo, W., & Zeng, W. (2016). Wear and tear on hydro power turbines - Influence from primary frequency control. Renewable Energy, 87, 88-95.
Scopus51 WoS322016 Yang, J., Wang, H., Guo, W., Yang, W., & Zeng, W. (2016). Simulation of wind speed in the ventilation tunnel for surge tanks in transient processes. Energies, 9(2), 1-16.
Scopus4 WoS52016 Zeng, W., Yang, J., Tang, R., & Yang, W. (2016). Extreme water-hammer pressure during one-after-another load shedding in pumped-storage stations. Renewable Energy, 99, 35-44.
Scopus42 WoS252016 Zeng, W., Yang, J., Hu, J., & Yang, J. (2016). Guide-Vane Closing Schemes for Pump-Turbines Based on Transient Characteristics in S-shaped Region. Journal of Fluids Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 138(5), 051302.
Scopus68 WoS532016 Liu, Y., Yang, J., Yang, J., Wang, C., & Zeng, W. (2016). Transient Simulations in Hydropower Stations Based on a Novel Turbine Boundary. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2016, 1-13.
Scopus5 WoS32016 Yang, J., Hu, J., Zeng, W., & Yang, J. (2016). Transient pressure pulsations of prototype Francis pump-turbines. Shuili Xuebao/Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 47(7), 858-864.
Scopus352016 Liu, Y., Yang, J., & Zeng, W. (2016). Setting conditions of surge chambers at hydropower station in elastic model based on operation stability. Shuili Fadian Xuebao/Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 35(3), 99-104.
Scopus42016 Zeng, W., Yang, J., & Yang, W. (2016). Instability analysis of pumped-storage stations under no-load conditions using a parameter-varying model. Renewable Energy, 90, 420-429.
Scopus26 WoS212015 Wang, B., Yang, J., Zhang, X., & Zeng, W. (2015). Study on control conditions of highest surge in upper surge chamber of pumped storage power stations. Shuili Fadian Xuebao/Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 34(5), 66-71.
Scopus72015 Yang, J., Zeng, W., Yang, W., Yao, S., & Guo, W. (2015). Runaway stabilities of pump-turbines and its correlations with S characteristic curves. Nongye Jixie Xuebao Transactions of the Chinese Society for Agricultural Machinery, 46(4), 59-64.
Scopus222015 Guo, W., Yang, J., Chen, J., Yang, W., Teng, Y., & Zeng, W. (2015). Time Response of the Frequency of Hydroelectric Generator Unit with Surge Tank Under Isolated Operation Based on Turbine Regulating Modes. Electric Power Components and Systems, 43(20), 2341-2355.
Scopus46 WoS362015 Zeng, W., Yang, J. D., Cheng, Y. G., & Guo, W. C. (2015). Formulae for the intersecting curves of pump-turbine characteristic curves with coordinate planes in three-dimensional parameter space. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part A Journal of Power and Energy, 229(3), 324-336.
Scopus8 WoS62015 Zeng, W., Yang, J., & Cheng, Y. (2015). Construction of pump-turbine characteristics at any specific speed by domain-partitioned transformation. Journal of Fluids Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, 137(3), 031103-1-031103-12.
Scopus21 WoS142015 Zeng, W., Yang, J., & Guo, W. (2015). Runaway instability of pump-turbines in S-shaped regions considering water compressibility. Journal of Fluids Engineering Transactions of the ASME, 137(5), 9 pages.
Scopus73 WoS532015 Yang, W., Yang, J., Guo, W., Zeng, W., Wang, C., Saarinen, L., & Norrlund, P. (2015). A mathematical model and its application for hydro power units under different operating conditions. Energies, 8(9), 10260-10275.
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Conference Papers
Year Citation 2023 Lee, J. S., Gong, J., Zeng, W., & Lambert, M. F. (2023). Fatigue analysis of metallic-plastic-valve pipeline systems: a numerical case study. In 14th International Conference on Pressure Surges (pp. 585-597). Online: Eindhoven University of Technology. 2021 Lee, J. S., Gong, J., Zeng, W., & Lambert, M. F. (2021). Fatigue Analysis of Metallic-Plastic-Metallic Pipeline Systems: a Numerical Case Study. In 10th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics 2021, ACAM 2021 (pp. 714-725). Virtual, Online: Engineers Australia.
Scopus22021 Yang, W., Yang, J., Zeng, W., Zhao, Z., Zheng, G., Peng, T., . . . Chen, M. (2021). An experimental platform of variable speed pumped storage unit under wave disturbance: Introduction and preliminary progress. In Proceedings of the 30th IAHR Symposium on Hydraulic Machinery and Systems (IAHR 2020), as published in IOP Conference Series : Earth and Environmental Science Vol. 774 (pp. 012151-1-012151-7). online: IOP Publishing.
DOI Scopus32019 Hu, J. H., Yang, J. D., & Zeng, W. (2019). Steady and transient performance of a model pump-turbine at off-design conditions: Turbine mode. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science Vol. 240 (pp. 1-10). online: IOP Publishing.
DOI Scopus3 WoS22019 Yin, C., Yang, J., Zeng, W., & Cheng, Y. (2019). Simulation of the simultaneous load rejection processes of two parallel pump turbines using a 1D-3D approach. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science Vol. 240 (pp. 1-7). online: IOP Publishing.
DOI Scopus7 WoS52018 Hu, J. H., Yang, J. D., & Zeng, W. (2018). Steady and transient performance of a pump-turbine on an open-loop test rig: Pump mode. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science Vol. 163 (pp. 1-13). online: IOP Publishing.
DOI Scopus12018 Zeng, W., Gong, J., Lambert, M., Simpson, A., Cazzolato, B. S., & Zecchin, A. (2018). Detection of extended blockages in pressurised pipelines using hydraulic transients with a layer-peeling method. In IOP Conference Series : Earth and Environmental Science Vol. 240 (pp. 052019-1-052019-7). online: IOP Publishing.
DOI Scopus4 WoS32018 Zhang, C., Lambert, M., Gong, J., Zeng, W., Simpson, A., Zecchin, A., . . . Marchi, A. (2018). New approaches to pipeline condition assessment using pressure transients. In Proceedings of the 8th Singapore International Water Week. Singapore. 2017 Zeng, W., Yang, J., & Hu, J. (2017). Effects of Pump-turbine S-shaped Characteristics on Transient Behaviours: Model Setup. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series Vol. 813 (pp. 012053). ONLINE: IOP Publishing.
DOI2017 Zeng, W., Yang, J., & Hu, J. (2017). Effects of Pump-turbine S shaped Characteristics on Transient Behaviours: Model Setup. In Journal of Physics Conference Series Vol. 813 (pp. 7 pages). Porto, PORTUGAL: IOP PUBLISHING LTD.
DOI Scopus32017 Hu, J., Yang, J., Zeng, W., & Tang, R. (2017). Transient pressure pulsations of a model pump-turbine during power failure. In American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Fluids Engineering Division (Publication) FEDSM Vol. 1A-2017 (pp. 1-8). online: ASME.
DOI Scopus4 WoS22017 Zeng, W., Yang, J., Hu, J., & Tang, R. (2017). Effects of Pump-turbine S-shaped Characteristics on Transient Behaviours: Experimental Investigation. In HYPERBOLE SYMPOSIUM 2017 (HYDROPOWER PLANTS PERFORMANCE AND FLEXIBLE OPERATION TOWARDS LEAN INTEGRATION OF NEW RENEWABLE ENERGIES) Vol. 813 (pp. 1-7). online: IOP Publishing Ltd.
DOI WoS22016 Georgakopoulou, N., MacIntyre, D. A., Cacciatore, S., Jimenez, B., Sykes, L., Nicholson, J., . . . Bennett, P. (2016). Early Second Trimester Plasma Metabolome Signatures of Cervical Shortening and Preterm Delivery.. In REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES Vol. 23 (pp. 208A). CANADA, Montreal: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC. 2014 Zeng, W., & Yang, J. D. (2014). Effects of pipe diameters on the pressures during delayed load rejection in high-head pumped storage power stations. In N. Desy, C. Deschenes, F. Guibault, M. Page, M. Turgeon, & A. M. Giroux (Eds.), Iop Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science Vol. 22 (pp. 10 pages). Montreal, CANADA: IOP PUBLISHING LTD.
DOI Scopus4 WoS32014 Zeng, W., Yang, J., & Cheng, Y. (2014). Domain partitioned transformation of pump-turbine characteristic curves in 3-D space. In American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fluids Engineering Division Publication Fedsm Vol. 1B (pp. 7 pages). Chicago, IL: AMER SOC MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.
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Report for External Bodies
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| Illuminating Dark Fibres for Smart Water Asset Monitoring | ARC DECRA 2024 | ARC 389k + UoA $ 75k | |
| Closing the Gap in Pipe Condition Assessment using Hydro-Acoustic Waves | ARC Linkage Project 2021 | ARC $368k + Industry $188k | |
| Network Calming -Using Smart Sensors to Improve Water Asset Performance | ARC Discovery Project 2023 | ARC $391k | |
| Hydroacoustic Diagnosis for Sustainable Water Distribution Systems | UoA EMCR scheme 2021 | 12k | |
| Small Equipment Support scheme | UoA | $14k | |
| High-Accuracy Hydraulic Transient Analysis of Pumped Storage Hydropower Plants |
Visiting scholar fellowship at Wuhan University | ~17k |
| Year | Course | Role |
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| 2024 | Advanced Water Distribition Systems Engineering | Lecturer |
| 2024 | Introduction to Infrastructure | Lecturer |
| 2022 | Advanced Civil Engineering Hydraulics | Lecturer |
| 2021 |
Advanced Civil Engineering Hydraulics Water Engineering & Design |
Lecturer |
| 2020 | Water Engineering & Design | Guest lecturer & Tutor |
| 2019 | Water Engineering & Design | Guest lecturer & Tutor |
| 2019 | Introduction to Infrastructure | Tutor |
| 2019 | Water Engineering II | Tutor |
| 2018 | Water Engineering & Design | Tutor |
| 2018 | Water Engineering II | Tutor |
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2024 Principal Supervisor Utilising Distributed Acoustic Sensing and Dark Fibres for Smart Water Asset Monitoring Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Xiang Wang 2024 Principal Supervisor Detecting Cracks in Smart Water Networks using IoT and Machine Learning Techniques Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Ruilin Liu 2023 Co-Supervisor A Comprehensive Elastic Water Column Model for Water Distribution System Analysis Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Morteza Imani 2023 Co-Supervisor Leak Characterization and Detection in Water Distribution Systems Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Chengcheng Yin 2022 Co-Supervisor Proactive Detection of Wastewater Overflows in Smart Wastewater Systems Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Thi Hai Duong Ninh -
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2021 - 2025 Co-Supervisor Hydraulic transient reconstruction using physics-informed and data-driven algorithms Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Jiawei Ye -
Other Supervision Activities
Date Role Research Topic Location Program Supervision Type Student Load Student Name 2020 - 2024 External Supervisor Pipe condition assessment of plastic pipes using hydraulic transient waves Deakin University Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ji-Sung Lee
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