About

Dr James (Jinzhe) Gong is passionate about solving pressing issues in the water industry through innovation. His key research interests and expertise include Smart Water Network design and data analytics, leak and burst management in water distribution systems, and health monitoring and condition assessment of water infrastructure. James is currently a Lecturer in Water Engineering at Deakin University (Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus). Prior to joining Deakin University, James worked as a Data Analytics Engineer in South Australian Water Corporation (SA Water) for the Adelaide City Smart Water Network project, and a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide. His work in SA Water has contributed to a 50% reduction in the pipe break rate in the Adelaide city water network. One of his research outcomes – a hydraulic transient-based pipe wall condition screening tool – has been successfully commercialised through a business partner under the trademark of p-CAT.

Career Type:

Scientist/Researcher/Academic

Organization Type:

Universities and Academia

Expertise Fields/Interests:

Smart Water Network Design and Analysis • Detection of developing leaks induced by cracked pipes for pipe break early warning • Performance assessment and optimisation of water distribution systems • Real-time operation monitoring and adjustment Hydraulic Analysis of Pipeline Systems • Steady and unsteady flow modelling and analysis • Optimisation of the design, operation and maintenance • Failure investigation and risk mitigation for water distribution systems and plumbing systems Intelligent Structural Health Monitoring and Assessment • Smart sensing and data analytics • Non-destructive performance monitoring and condition assessment of civil infrastructure

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