Martin Lambert

Professor Martin Lambert is a Professor of Water Engineering and Hydraulics at the University of Adelaide’s School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering. He has served as Head of the School (2009-2012 and 2015-2017) and Associate Dean (Research) in the ECMS Faculty (2006-2009). His research focuses on water engineering, including hydraulic transients for infrastructure assessment, biofilm impacts on pipelines, and stochastic hydrology.

Education:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours 1), University of Newcastle, Australia (1988)

Research Interests:

• Inverse transient techniques for pipeline condition assessment
• Sensor networks for monitoring transient pressures
• Biofilm dynamics and pipe roughness
• Rainfall simulation models and flood frequency analysis

Awards:

• University Prize for Excellence in Higher Degree by Research Supervision (2008)
• Australian Learning & Teaching Council Citation (2009)

Grants: Over $4.9 million in research funding from the Australian Research Council, alongside industry collaborations.

Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives in smart water networks, including acoustic and hydraulic transient analysis, through the School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering.