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Dr. Alma Schellart is a Senior Lecturer in Water Engineering at the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Sheffield. Her research focuses on understanding water flow and quality throughout catchments and addressing uncertainty in numerical modeling to advise the water industry on more sustainable and cost-effective management of sewer infrastructure.
Her educational background includes:
- MSc in Civil Engineering specializing in Water Management from Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
- PhD on uncertainty in sewer sediment transport from the University of Sheffield
Dr. Schellart's research spans multiple critical areas in water engineering, with particular emphasis on improving existing sewer systems as global population grows. She employs computer modeling, fieldwork, and laboratory measurements to enhance numerical models for sewer system management. Her work addresses both water quality and quantity aspects, exploring uncertainty in predicting runoff and sediments entering water systems. With climate change and population growth expected to significantly alter water patterns entering sewer systems, her research aims to develop sustainable and cost-effective solutions for existing infrastructure. She has coordinated a major European project focused on quantifying uncertainty in integrated catchment studies, involving seven universities and several commercial partners.
Analysis of Dr. Schellart's recent publications reveals a strong focus on urban water systems, sewer infrastructure management, and the water-energy nexus. Her work increasingly explores heat recovery from sewer systems and the integration of water and energy systems for sustainability. There's a clear trend toward addressing climate change impacts on urban drainage and developing real-time control systems for more resilient infrastructure. Her research spans hydrological modeling, uncertainty quantification, and practical applications for water industry challenges across European contexts.
Dr. Schellart has led significant research initiatives including:
- Coordinator of Marie-Curie Initial Training Network on Quantifying Uncertainty in Integrated Catchment Studies (2014-2018)
- Co-Investigator on CENTAUR H2020 project (2015-2018)
- Co-Investigator on TWENTY65 (2016-2021)
- Member of the EPSRC-funded Grand Challenge for Water
She is actively involved in professional organizations as a member of the IWA Working Group in Data and Models and the IWA Working Group on Sewer Processes and Networks. While she notes she is not currently seeking PhD students, she encourages interested candidates to contact her about potential projects in her research area.
Dr. Schellart's work is primarily conducted through the SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) and Urban Drainage research group and the Environmental Fluid Mechanics group at the University of Sheffield, where she collaborates with colleagues on advancing sustainable water solutions for urban environments.
