Kristjan Suits

Kristjan Suits is a Junior Research Fellow at the Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, School of Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology since 2020. His research focuses on smart urban drainage systems and water quality monitoring within the context of environmental protection and climate resilience.

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering (2020), Tallinn University of Technology
• PhD candidate in Environmental Engineering, supervised by Ivar Annus

His research spans Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Smart Cities, with specific interests in Stormwater Management, Water Quality Monitoring, and Digitalization of Urban Water Systems. Recent publications analyze digitalization frameworks for water utilities, smart stormwater management in Tallinn, and nature-based solutions for urban drainage.

Key projects include:

• Climate-proof renovation of Estonian buildings (€3M+ EU-funded, 2021–2028)
• Blue-green nature-based solutions for climate adaptation (€182K, 2023–2026)
• Multi-dimensional Baltic Sea stormwater treatment (€246K, 2023–2026)

Scientific recognition includes:

• AS Tallinna Vesi doctoral scholarships (2021, 2022)
• DoRa conference participation grant (2022)

Publications demonstrate expertise in SWMM modeling, automatic calibration tools, and climate-resilient infrastructure, with collaborative work across Estonia, Latvia, and Mediterranean regions.