Wenyan Wu
Qualifications
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Master of Environmental Studies, University of Adelaide, Australia, 2005
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Bachelor of Science (Material chemistry), Qingdao University of Science and Technology, China, 2003
Awards & Achievements
Awards and Prizes
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Workshop Travelling Grant, awarded
for presenting at the Australian Climate Change Adaptation ResearchNetwork for
Settlements and Infrastructure (ACCARNSI) Third National Forum & Workshop
for Early Career Researchers at Griffith
University, Gold Coast, ACCARNSI,
Sydney, 2010
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D R Stranks Postgraduate Travelling Fellowship, University of Adelaide, 2008
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Research Abroad Scholarships, University of Adelaide, 2008
Teaching Interests
| Course |
Period |
Level |
Role |
| Engineering Modelling and Analysis I |
2008, 2010, 2011
|
I |
Tutor |
| Engineering Modelling and Analysis II |
2008 |
II |
Tutor |
Research Interests
- Genetic Algorithm Optimisation
- Water Distribution System Optimisation
- Multi-objective Optimisation
- Sustainable Development
- Water Quality Modelling
Supervisors
Professor Angus Simpson - School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Adelaide
Professor Graeme Dandy - School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Adelaide
Professor Holger Maier - School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Adelaide
Publications
Journal Papers
- Wu, W., Maier, H. R., and
Simpson, A. R. (2012). "Sensitivity of optimal tradeoffs between cost
and greenhouse gas emissions for water distribution systems to electricity
tariff and generation." Journal
of Water Resources Planning and Management, (accepted).
- Wu, W., Maier, H. R., and
Simpson, A. R. (2011a). "Surplus power factor as a resilience measure
for assessing hydraulic reliability in water transmission system
optimization." Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management,
(accepted).
- Wu, W., Simpson, A. R.,
Maier, H. R. and A. Marchi (2011b). "Incorporation of variable-speed
pumping in multiobjective genetic algorithm optimization of the design of
water transmission systems." Journal
of Water Resources Planning and Management (accepted).
- Wu, W., Maier, H. R., and
Simpson, A. R. (2010a). "Single-Objective versus MultiObjective
Optimization of Water Distribution Systems Accounting for Greenhouse Gas
Emissions by Carbon Pricing." Journal of Water Resources Planning and
Management, 136(5), 1-11.
- Wu, W., Simpson, A. R., and
Maier, H. R. (2010b). "Accounting for Greenhouse Gas Emissions in
Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm Optimization of Water Distribution
Systems." Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 136(2),
146-155.
Conference Papers
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Wu W., Dandy G.C. and Maier
H.R. (2011) Application of artificial neural networks to forecasting water
quality in a chloraminated water distribution system, Proceedings of
Modsim 2011 International Congress on Modelling and Simulation,
December 12-16, Perth, Australia.
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Wu, W., Simpson, A. R., and
Maier, H. R. (2011). "Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from water
distribution systems using multi-objective optimisation and variable speed
pumping." OZWater'11, Australian Water Association, Adelaide.
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Wu, W., Simpson, A. R., and
Maier, H. R. (2010a). "Accounting for carbon: selecting the
appropriate discount rate for multi-objective optimisation of water
distribution systems." Ozwater '10, Australia Water Association,
Brisbane, Australia.
- Wu, W., Simpson, A. R., and
Maier, H. R. (2010b). "Reducing carbon footprint from water
distribution systems by using a lower discount rate." Practical
Responses to Climate Change National Conference 2010, Engineers Australia,
Melbourne, Australia.
- Wu, W., Maier, H. R., and
Simpson, A. R. (2009a). "Multi-objective water distribution system
optimisation accounting for carbon emissions under different electricity
tariffs." Ozwater '09, Melbourne, Australia.
- Wu, W., Simpson, A. R., and
Maier, H. R. (2009b). "Accounting for Carbon: Selecting the Right discount
Rate for Multi-objective Optimisation of Water Distribution System."
SA Branch Regional Conference & Operators Forum, Australian Water
Association, Adelaide, Australia.
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Wu, W., Simpson, A. R., and
Maier, H. R. (2009c). "Trade-off analysis between cost and
reliability of water distribution systems using genetic algorithms."
Computing and Control in the Water Industry 2009 'Integrating Water
Systems', London, U.K.
- Wu, W., Maier, H. R., and
Simpson, A. R. (2008a). "Genetic Algorithm optimisation of water
distribution systems accounting for greenhouse gas emissions." 9th
National Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering, Engineers
Australia, Darwin Convention Centre, Australia.
- Wu, W., Simpson, A. R., and
Maier, H. R. (2008b). "Multi-objective Genetic Algorithm Optimisation
of Water Distribution systems Accounting for Sustainability." Water
Down Under 2008: Incorporating 31st Hydrology and Water Resources
Symposium and the 4th International Conference on Water Resources and
Environment Research (ICWRER), Adelaide, Australia.
- Wu, W., Simpson, A. R., and
Maier, H. R. (2008c). "Water distribution system optimisation
accounting for a range of future possible carbon prices." 10th Annual
Symposium on Water Distribution Systems Analysis, American Society of
Civil Engineers, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Professional Associations
- Member of Australian Water Association
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