Water Systems Optimisation Professors and Supervisors

Hua Zhongمشاهده پروفایل

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London South Bank UniversityUnited Kingdom

Dr. Hua Zhong is an Associate Professor at the School of Construction, Property and Surveying, London South Bank University. Her expertise spans sustainable building technologies, energy efficiency, urban sustainability, and fire safety engineering. She leads interdisciplinary research integrating numerical modelling, CFD simulations, and practical applications to address challenges in the built environment. Key areas include urban utility tunnel resilience, solar chimney ventilation, and smoke management in metro stations. Her research is supported by grants such as the NERC-CDE Network (digitalisation and green infrastructure) and EPSRC projects on rehabilitation technologies and diversity initiatives in engineering. She is a Fellow of the UK FST Future Leaders and UUKRI Peer Review College, and actively contributes to professional bodies like CIBSE, ASHRAE, and the British Standards Institution. Dr. Zhong has published over 47 articles, focusing on topics like zero-energy buildings, fire dynamics in tunnels, and IoT-driven energy efficiency. She has supervised multiple PhD students and pioneered teaching innovations using virtual reality and digital platforms for sustainable education. Her work aligns with UN SDGs, emphasizing climate action (SDG13) and sustainable cities (SDG11). Notable initiatives include developing a carbon emission calculation system for construction and promoting STEM equity through Women's Engineering Society ambassadorship. She co-leads the Centre for Civil and Building Services Engineering (CCiBSE) and serves as an editor for key engineering journals.

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Seyedali Mirjaliliمشاهده پروفایل

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Torrens University AustraliaAustralia

Seyedali Mirjalili is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Optimization (AIRO) at Torrens University Australia. He holds distinguished professorships at VSB Technical University of Ostrava, Óbuda University, and De La Salle University, and is an adjunct researcher at Griffith University and Yonsei University. His research focuses on optimization algorithms, swarm intelligence, evolutionary computation, and machine learning. Education: PhD in Computer Science (Griffith University, 2016). Research interests include optimization techniques, swarm intelligence algorithms (e.g., Grey Wolf Optimizer, Whale Optimization Algorithm), machine learning applications, and robust optimization frameworks. He has published over 600 papers with an H-index of 110 and is among the most cited researchers in optimization fields globally. Awards include the Pro-Vice Chancellor Research Special Award (2019) and recognition as a top 1% highly cited researcher (since 2019). He serves as an associate editor for journals like Neurocomputing and Applied Soft Computing. Labs/Teams: Leads the AIRO Centre at Torrens University, focusing on AI-driven solutions for complex optimization problems.

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Louise Adamsمشاهده پروفایل

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University of TasmaniaAustralia

Dr. Louise Adams is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies , University of Tasmania. Her research focuses on sustainable aquaculture feed development, assessing impacts of novel ingredients on fish growth, health, and product quality under changing environmental conditions. Key grants : Optimising feeds (ARC), Experimental platforms (Blue Economy CRC), Logistics challenges (Blue Economy CRC). Supervision : Mentored 8 PhD/Masters students, including projects on salmon nutrition, spiny lobster physiology, and abalone feed optimization. Research Themes : Refining nutritional requirements for aquaculture species Feed design for climate-resilient aquaculture systems Environmental impact assessment of feed ingredient sourcing Temperature-stress mitigation through dietary interventions Article Trends : 2025-2024: Mineral composition, fatty acid profiles, and blue economy workforce training frameworks 2022-2020: Feed sustainability, plastic pollution impacts, carotenoid dynamics 2019-2015: Digestibility markers, temperature effects on nutrition, phosphorus optimization

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Maria Lessa Beloneمشاهده پروفایل

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Tampere UniversityFinland

Maria Lessa Belone is a Staff Scientist in the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences with a highly specialized research profile focused on microplastics analysis in wastewater treatment systems. Her work bridges environmental engineering, chemical engineering, and polymer science to address critical pollution challenges. Her research interests include: Microplastics behavior in anaerobic digestion systems Polymer degradation in sewage treatment Advanced analytical techniques for microplastic identification Optimization of sludge treatment processes Analysis of her publication record from 2022-2025 reveals a consistent focus on how different anaerobic digestion conditions affect various plastic polymers in sewage sludge. Her methodological expertise spans Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence microscopy, SEM imaging, and synchrotron X-ray techniques. While primarily focused on environmental applications, she has also contributed to materials science research on composite material characterization. Her scientific impact is evident through citation metrics, with several papers accumulating significant attention in the research community. The paper 'Effects of mesophilic and thermophilic anaerobic digestion...' has garnered 25 Scopus citations, while 'Optimised reduction of total solids...' has received 18 citations, indicating substantial influence in her field. Dr. Belone maintains active research collaborations, particularly with E. Yli-Rantala, E. Sarlin, and M. Kokko, suggesting well-established partnerships. Her work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water and sanitation (SDG 6) and responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), addressing critical environmental challenges through scientific investigation.

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Huai Yong Zhuمشاهده پروفایل

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Queensland University of TechnologyAustralia

Professor Huai Yong Zhu is a full Professor in the School of Chemistry & Physics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Faculty of Science. His research is centered on advanced materials for catalysis, environmental remediation, and sustainable technology, with a particular emphasis on photocatalysis, plasmonics, and nanostructured materials such as nanofibres and ceramic membranes. His research interests include Photocatalysis , Nanomaterials , Environmental Technology , Green Catalysis , Plasmonics , and Sorption . He leads a dynamic research program that bridges fundamental chemistry with practical applications in clean energy and water treatment. His work on plasmon-enhanced catalysis and one-dimensional metal oxide nanostructures has garnered international recognition. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in solar-driven and plasmon-promoted chemical transformations, particularly in biomass valorization, pollutant degradation, and selective organic synthesis. His group explores novel catalytic mechanisms involving light activation, oxygen species generation, and interfacial electron transfer, often utilizing advanced nanomaterials and in-situ characterization. ARC DP210103357: Promoting transition metal complex catalysis with plasmonic antennae ARC DP200102652: Optimising Catalyst Performance by Tuning Adsorption with Light ARC DP150102110: A new strategy to enhance the performance of metal catalysts with sunlight He supervises research students in areas such as plasmonic metal applications and green catalysis. His work is supported by multiple Australian Competitive Grants, reflecting sustained research excellence and leadership. He is affiliated with collaborative research efforts involving advanced materials synthesis and characterization.

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Aly-Joy Ulusoyمشاهده پروفایل

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Imperial College LondonUnited Kingdom

Aly-Joy Ulusoy is an Imperial College Research Fellow in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and the Grantham Institute. Her research focuses on optimisation methods for the design and control of water distribution networks, integrating adaptive systems, hydraulic modeling, and resilience analysis. She holds a Ph.D. (2021) and M.Sc. (2016) from Imperial College London, and an M.Sc. from École Supérieure d’Électricité, France (2016). Previously, she worked as a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Ivan Stoianov's InfraSense Labs. Education: Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London (2021) M.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London (2016) M.Sc., École Supérieure d’Électricité, France (2016) Her research interests span optimisation algorithms for water network control, adaptive hydraulic systems, data-driven hydraulic modeling, and resilient infrastructure design. Recent work emphasizes dynamically adaptive networks for pressure management, fault localization, and integration of AI for demand forecasting. She explores multi-objective optimization techniques to balance operational efficiency and resilience in water distribution systems. Key research trends include: (1) distributed optimization for real-time control under time-coupling constraints, (2) interpretable AI for water demand prediction, and (3) principled approaches for model maintenance using principal component analysis. Her work bridges theoretical optimisation with practical water infrastructure challenges. Advising and grants: No specific advisees or grants listed. Affiliated with InfraSense Labs, focusing on smart infrastructure and sensor networks. Active in developing methodologies for network resilience under uncertainty. Ongoing projects include adaptive MPC strategies for burst incident management and design-for-control frameworks for dynamically adaptive systems.

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Giles Richardsonمشاهده پروفایل

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University of SouthamptonUnited Kingdom

Professor Giles Richardson is a leading academic at the University of Southampton , holding the rank of Professor in Applied Mathematics. His research activities are deeply integrated with the Institute for Life Sciences and Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics research groups. Education: BSc Mathematics (Bristol), MSc Mathematical Modelling (Oxford), DPhil Applied Mathematics (Oxford) Richardson's research spans renewable energy systems and biomedical applications , with specific focus on: Mathematical modelling of lithium-ion battery performance and degradation Perovskite solar cell physics and stability challenges Photo-electrochemical water splitting for hydrogen fuel Redox flow battery optimisation Magnetically targeted drug delivery mechanisms Alzheimer's disease and cerebral drainage failures His recent publications demonstrate expertise in: Advanced electrochemical modelling techniques Mathematical physics applications to energy systems Materials science diagnostics for photovoltaic technologies Computational methods for battery simulation Scientific achievements include: John Ockendon Prize 2018 John Ockendon Prize 2020 Richardson has developed the IonMonger 2.0 simulation tool and co-founded DandeLiion , a software company providing physics-based battery simulations. His teaching portfolio includes modules in: Numerical Methods (MATH3018/6141) Modelling with Differential Equations (MATH6149) Mathematics for Electronics (MATH2047)

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Yeaw Chu Leeمشاهده پروفایل

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University of PlymouthUnited Kingdom

Dr. Yeaw Chu Lee is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, University of Plymouth. He is an active researcher and lecturer with over 15 years of experience in teaching and research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His work spans computational fluid dynamics, multi-phase flows, and environmental fluid mechanics, with applications in energy systems, marine habitats, and transport technologies. Academic Qualifications: Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, Heriot-Watt University (2011–2012) Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds (2000–2004) M.Eng. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds (1996–1999) His research interests focus on thermo-fluids and computational engineering of multi-scale and multi-phase soft matter, especially interfacial flows. Key areas include computational fluid dynamics (CFD), smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH), thin films, droplets, rivulets, fluid-structure interaction, and surface tension phenomena. He also integrates machine learning and optimisation techniques into solver development for engineering problems. His recent publications highlight a strong trend in fluid dynamics applied to environmental and energy challenges, including sloshing in cryogenic fuels, thermal jet discharges in coastal waters, wave instabilities, and coral habitat modeling using SPH. These works reflect interdisciplinary engagement across mechanical engineering, oceanography, and environmental science. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Dr. Lee has successfully secured 34 research grants, awards, and studentships. He has supervised over 59 B.Eng. and M.Eng. dissertations, 22 M.Sc. theses, and 16 Ph.D. theses (13 completed). He is currently accepting PhD students and leads several active research projects. He plays a principal or co-investigator role in grants funded by EPSRC, STFC, Interreg, and GW Shift, focusing on wave-structure interaction, sustainable energy storage, and hydrogen sloshing dynamics. He is actively involved in research teams and collaborative networks, particularly in projects related to marine renewable energy and environmental fluid mechanics. His lab work involves computational modeling and simulation of complex fluid systems, often in partnership with environmental scientists and engineers.

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Francis Chi Chung Lingمشاهده پروفایل

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The University of Hong KongHong Kong SAR

Francis Chi Chung Ling serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics within the Faculty of Science at The University of Hong Kong (HKU). His academic journey began at HKU where he earned his B.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees. He maintains professional affiliations as C.Phys., M.IEEE, and F.Inst.P., and conducts research at Room 417, Chong Yuet Ming Physics Building. Office: CYP 417 Contact: 3917 5248 / 2559 9152 Email: ccling@hku.hk ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4757-1065 Professor Ling's research spans multiple critical areas in semiconductor physics and materials science. His primary focus centers on defect characterization and engineering in semiconductors, particularly examining how defects influence electrical, optical, and magnetic properties. His work with positron annihilation spectroscopy provides atomic-scale insights into vacancy defects, while his investigations into deep level transient spectroscopy and carrier transport mechanisms advance fundamental understanding of semiconductor behavior. His laboratory maintains international collaboration with the positron beam line at Helmoltz Zentrum Dresden Rossendorf in Germany. Analysis of his 207 publications reveals a strong concentration on zinc oxide (ZnO) systems, silicon carbide (SiC), and other wide bandgap semiconductors. His recent work shows increasing focus on energy applications including photovoltaics, neuromorphic computing elements, and battery materials. The publications demonstrate consistent methodology combining experimental characterization with theoretical analysis, particularly emphasizing defect engineering approaches to modify material properties. Faculty Excellent Service Award: Faculty of Science, HKU (2008) Best Poster Award: ICMAT 2007, Singapore Faculty Knowledge Exchange Award 2024 for SiC Power Devices collaboration Professor Ling has supervised over 35 research postgraduate students across MPhil and PhD programs, with recent graduates focusing on SiC devices, ZnO-based materials, and 2D semiconductor structures. His grant portfolio includes significant funding as Principal Investigator on 17 projects totaling over HK$8 million, with recent major awards including HK$1.26 million for 'Bipolar Degradation in SiC Devices Suppressed by Proton Implantation' (2023) and HK$804,000 for 'Optimising the Performance of SiC Devices Through the Control of Atomic Scale Deep Level Defect' (2021). He leads the Material Physics Laboratory within HKU's Experimental Condensed Matter and Material Science Group, specializing in defect characterization and engineering of functional materials. The laboratory maintains specialized equipment for deep level transient spectroscopy, temperature-dependent Hall measurements, and luminescence spectroscopy, with international access to positron beam facilities in Germany.

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Andrew Wardمشاهده پروفایل

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University of QueenslandAustralia

Dr. Andrew Ward is an ARC Early Career Industry Fellow at the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology (ACWEB) within the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology at The University of Queensland. He leads research projects focused on wastewater treatment, nutrient recovery, and microalgae biotechnology, with significant industrial experience working with water utilities to scale research to pilot and demonstration levels. Dr. Ward holds a PhD from the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Adelaide, where his thesis focused on the optimisation of halophilic anaerobic digestion of algal biomass. He also earned a Bachelor (Honours) degree from Flinders University. His educational background provides a strong foundation in chemical and environmental engineering principles applied to water and wastewater treatment. Dr. Ward's research primarily focuses on innovative approaches to wastewater treatment and resource recovery. His work spans nutrient recovery via electrodialysis, Anammox processes for domestic and agricultural wastewater treatment, and the development of algae-bacterial aggregated flocs (ABAF) for wastewater remediation. He investigates microalgae's role in energy and nutrient recovery from a circular economy perspective, aiming to transform wastewater treatment facilities into resource recovery centers. His research integrates biological, chemical, and engineering approaches to create sustainable solutions for water management challenges. Dr. Ward has extensive experience scaling laboratory research to pilot and demonstration levels, working closely with industry partners including Urban Utilities. Dr. Ward's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on advancing wastewater treatment technologies, with recent articles examining deep learning applications, nutrient recovery systems, and sustainable biogas production. His work shows a clear progression toward more integrated, circular economy approaches to water management, emphasizing resource recovery alongside treatment. ARC Early Career Industry Fellowship (2024-2027): "Circular Economy", via renewable energy and resource recovery ARC Industry Fellowship Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship (2020-2023): Aggregated algal/bacterial flocs for wastewater treatment and algae industries Dr. Ward serves as lead investigator for Urban Utilities' wastewater microalgae research program and manages multiple research projects with industry partners. He currently supervises PhD students working on "Recovery of high-value coloured organic compounds from wastewater" and previously supervised research on "Algae Bacteria Aggregated Flocs in the Enhanced Treatment of Wastewater." His research has attracted significant funding from the Australian Research Council, Queensland government, and industry partners, demonstrating the practical relevance and impact of his work. Dr. Ward works within the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology (ACWEB), collaborating with researchers across engineering, microbiology, and environmental science disciplines. His team focuses on developing and scaling technologies that address real-world water treatment challenges while recovering valuable resources from wastewater streams.

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Eylül Damla Gönül Sezerمشاهده پروفایل

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Yeditepe UniversityTurkey

Dr. Eylül Damla Gönül Sezer is an Assistant Professor and current Head of the Department of Industrial Engineering at Yeditepe University, Faculty of Engineering, where she has been a faculty member since 2020. She holds an integrated PhD in Systems Engineering from the same university (2009-2018). Education 2004–2009: BSc, Systems Engineering (English), Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Yeditepe University 2009–2018: Integrated PhD, Systems Engineering, Institute of Science, Yeditepe University Research Focus Dr. Sezer’s research integrates system dynamics with simulation modelling to tackle complex socio-technical problems. Her core interests include healthcare performance optimisation , environmental sustainability , disaster-economic impact assessment , and industrial systems analysis . She has developed system-dynamics models for clinical laboratory productivity, wastewater treatment networks, marine mucilage mitigation in the Marmara Sea, and macro-economic impacts of the expected Istanbul earthquake. Across her publications (2020-2024), a clear trend emerges: applying dynamic modelling to public-interest problems—ranging from pollution control to earthquake resilience—while validating frameworks and integrating multi-criteria decision tools such as AHP/ANP. This interdisciplinary stance bridges traditional industrial engineering with environmental and health systems. Scientific Awards & Recognition No specific competitive awards are listed in the provided material. Advising & Grants She has supervised five master’s theses (2021-2025) on topics spanning AI-enhanced call-centres, earthquake economic impacts, synthetic-data generation, and Industry 4.0 adoption in the automotive sector. She has participated in four funded projects, including a TÜBİTAK 1001 grant (₺149 700) as principal investigator modelling the economic effects of the anticipated Istanbul earthquake. Additional projects examined marine mucilage impacts on fisheries/tourism and sustainable debris-collection site selection post-earthquake. Laboratories & Teams While no dedicated laboratory name is provided, her affiliation with Yeditepe University’s Department of Industrial Engineering and her role as department head since 2022 position her at the centre of collaborative research clusters in Systems Modelling and Simulation , working with national and international partners on environmental and disaster-resilience projects.

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Yoshifumi Nishimuraمشاهده پروفایل

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Waseda UniversityJapan

Yoshifumi Nishimura is an Assistant Professor at Waseda University’s Research Institute for Science and Engineering and concurrently serves in Tokyo University of Science’s Faculty of Science, Division of Applied Chemistry. He completed both his bachelor’s (2008) and doctoral degrees (2013) in chemistry at Nagoya University, followed by post-doctoral research at National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan, and a project-researcher position at the Institute for Molecular Science. Education: Doctor of Science, Nagoya University, 2013 Bachelor of Science, Nagoya University, 2008 Research Interests: Nishimura develops linear-scaling quantum chemical methodologies, especially the divide-and-conquer density-functional tight-binding (DC-DFTB) approach, enabling million-atom simulations on supercomputers. His work spans proton-transfer dynamics in water, ice and proteins, CO₂ absorption chemistry, battery electrolytes, photochemical events in retinal proteins, and growth mechanisms of carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoribbons. Awards: CSJ Presentation Award, Chemical Society of Japan, 2017 President’s Award, Nagoya University, 2008 Software & Leadership: He is the lead developer of the open-source DCDFTBMD package, which has been optimised for the K-computer and Fugaku, and he serves on the editorial committee of the 分子シミュレーション学会 journal “アンサンブル” and on organising committees of domestic theoretical-chemistry conferences.

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Viknesh Andiappanمشاهده پروفایل

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Swinburne University of TechnologyAustralia

Dr. Viknesh Andiappan serves as Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering and Associate Director of the School of Research at Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus, within the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science. His academic foundation includes a PhD and MEng (Hons.) in Chemical Engineering from The University of Nottingham. PhD in Engineering (The University of Nottingham) MEng (Hons.) in Chemical Engineering (The University of Nottingham) His research pioneers net-zero energy systems through mathematical optimization, focusing on supply chain decarbonization, industrial symbiosis, and sustainable agriculture planning. Recent work integrates carbon accounting with palm oil value chains and biomass-to-energy systems, emphasizing practical implementation in Southeast Asian contexts. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2020-2022) reveals a dominant focus on decarbonization strategies (47%), biomass supply chains (27%), and process optimization (26%), with growing emphasis on circular economy applications and multi-stakeholder resource allocation frameworks. Key recognitions include: IBAE Young Researcher of the Year Award IChemE Young Researcher Malaysia Award Finalist (2018, 2019) Heriot-Watt University PRIME Award Finalist (2021) He actively supervises research students in net-zero energy systems while leading industry-relevant projects like the Ministry of Plantation Industries white paper on palm oil recovery strategies. His scholarly service includes editorial roles for Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability and Frontiers in Sustainability. Though no dedicated lab is specified, his research group operates through Swinburne's School of Research, leveraging institutional facilities for computational optimization and sustainability analysis.

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