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Dr. David Kelly is an Associate Professor at Heriot-Watt University, affiliated with the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society and the Institute for Sustainable Building Design. His research focuses on building drainage systems, fluid dynamics, and sustainable infrastructure, with contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water and climate action. He oversees key facilities like the Drainage Test Rig and Siphonic Rainwater Collection System, advancing experimental studies in urban drainage and fluid mechanics.
Research interests include defect detection in drainage systems, aerosol transmission via plumbing, and climate-resilient infrastructure design. Recent work emphasizes tall building drainage modeling, bioaerosol dynamics, and mitigating pathogen spread through sanitary systems. His studies bridge theoretical fluid mechanics with practical urban challenges, addressing both technical and public health dimensions.
Publications highlight innovative approaches to drainage system validation and blockage detection, alongside critical reviews of two-phase flow research. Collaborations span academic and industry partners, emphasizing applied solutions for sustainable urban development. Equipment management roles underscore his hands-on engagement with infrastructure testing and validation.
