| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2023 |
Nguyen, C. N., Tariq, M. AUR., Browne, D., & Muttil, N. (230201). Performance Evaluation of Large-Scale Green Roofs Based on Qualitative and Quantitative Runoff Modeling Using MUSICX. Water (Switzerland), 15(3), doi: 10.3390/w15030549 |
| 2023 |
Muttil, N., Nasrin, T., & Sharma, A. K. (230201). Impacts of Extreme Rainfalls on Sewer Overflows and WSUD-Based Mitigation Strategies: A Review. Water (Switzerland), 15(3), doi: 10.3390/w15030429 |
| 2023 |
Palliyaguru, C., Basnayake, V., Makumbura, R. K., Gunathilake, M. B., Muttil, N., Wimalasiri, E. M., & Rathnayake, U. (230101). Evaluation of the Impact of Land Use Changes on Soil Erosion in the Tropical Maha Oya River Basin, Sri Lanka. Land, 12(1), doi: 10.3390/land12010107 |
| 2023 |
Muttil, N., Jagadeesan, S., Chanda, A., Duke, M., & Singh, S. K. (230101). Production, Types, and Applications of Activated Carbon Derived from Waste Tyres: An Overview. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 13(1), doi: 10.3390/app13010257 |
| 2022 | Muttil, N., Chaudhary, S., Prasad, K. E., & Singh, S. K. (221201). Waste Tyre Recycling: A Emerging Applications with a Focus on Permeable Pavements. Indian Journal of Engineering and Materials Sciences, 29(6), (707-713). |
| 2022 |
Rajabi, Z., Tariq, M. AUR., & Muttil, N. (221201). An Estimation of Virtual Trades of Embedded Water and Land through Sri Lankan Seasonal Crops Trades to Improve the Cropping Preferences. Water (Switzerland), 14(24), doi: 10.3390/w14244101 |
| 2022 | Karunaratne, A. S., Wimalasiri, E. M., Piyathilake, U., Gunatilake, S. K., Muttil, N., & Rathnayake, U. (221201). Modelling Potential Soil Erosion and Sediment Delivery Risk in Plantations of Sri Lanka. Soil Systems, 6(4), |
| 2022 |
Pawar, U., Suppawimut, W., Muttil, N., & Rathnayake, U. (221101). A GIS-Based Comparative Analysis of Frequency Ratio and Statistical Index Models for Flood Susceptibility Mapping in the Upper Krishna Basin, India. Water (Switzerland), 14(22), doi: 10.3390/w14223771 |
| 2022 | Abeysiriwardana, H. D., Muttil, N., & Rathnayake, U. (221101). A Comparative Study of Potential Evapotranspiration Estimation by Three Methods with FAO Penman-Monteith Method across Sri Lanka. HYDROLOGY, 9(11), |
| 2022 |
Perera, H., Senaratne, N., Gunathilake, M. B., Mutill, N., & Rathnayake, U. (221001). Appraisal of Satellite Rainfall Products for Malwathu, Deduru, and Kalu River Basins, Sri Lanka. Climate, 10(10), doi: 10.3390/cli10100156 |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Urban water management
- Resilient urban water systems
- Hydrologic and hydraulic modelling
- Hydroinformatics
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Nitin Muttil
Dr Nitin Muttil is a senior lecturer and leader of the Water Resources research group in the College of Engineering & Science at Victoria University (VU), Australia.
Prior to joining VU in 2007, Nitin worked as a research fellow at the National University of Singapore and at the University of Hong Kong. During this time, he worked on various projects including developing a hydrologic model for the Marina Bay in Singapore and a data-driven model to predict algal blooms at Tolo Harbour in Hong Kong. The results of these projects have been published and well cited in highly ranked journals and international conferences.
At VU, Nitin has further developed his research expertise in the areas of urban drainage modelling and flood control, water sensitive urban design (WSUD) and impacts of climate change on water resources.
Along with colleagues from the Water Resources research group, Nitin has been extensively involved in collaborative research projects (with various local councils, water utility companies and so on) and supervision of postgraduate students.
Nitin has organised sessions on WSUD and climate change impact studies in conferences (MODSIM 2013 and MODSIM 2015) and his students regularly present their research at reputed conferences.
In recognition of his research efforts, Nitin was awarded the Vice Chancellor’s Peak Award and Citation For Excellence In Research & Research Training (Research Team Category).
Qualifications
- PhD (National University of Singapore)
- M. Tech. (IIT Delhi)
- B.E. (JMI Delhi)
Key publications
Nitin has over 126 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Nitin's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Journal article (showing 10 of 75)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2021
|
Next Generation Water Management in the Werribee River Catchment
From: Victorian Higher Education Strategic Investment Fund
Other investigators: Ms Rowena Price, Ms Karen Jackson, Aspr Shobha Muthukumaran, Dr Ashok Sharma, Dr Dimuth Navaratna, Dr Mikel Duke, Dr Daniel Ooi
For period: 2021-2022
|
$500,000 |
2020
|
Leak Management Strategy for CWW - Problem Identification
From: City West Water
For period: 2020-2020
|
Not disclosed |
2018
|
Research into Energy Recovery in the City West Water Network
From: City West Water
Other investigators: Aspr Cagil Ozansoy
For period: 2018-2018
|
$54,390 |
2017
|
Development of sustainable bio-materials for mitigating climate change.
From: PVC (Research and Research Training), College of Engineering and Science
Other investigators: Dr Paul Joseph, Prof Khalid Moinuddin, Prof Vassili Novozhilov, Prof Stephen Bigger
For period: 2017-2020
|
$90,000 |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (5) | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Masters by Research | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | Masters by Research | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 2 | PhD by Publication | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| Masters by Research (2) | Principal supervisor |
| Masters by Research (1) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD by Publication (2) | Principal supervisor |
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 - Present |
Leader of Water Resources research group
|
Victoria University |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Apr 2016 -
Present
|
Leader of Water Resources research group
Victoria University |
Professional memberships
- Member, Asia Oceania Geosciences Society
Media appearances
01st February 2013
What’s that smell? Water saving’s unintended consequences
The Conversation A recent study from Victoria University indicates water-conservation can have unintended consequences for residents and water managers - a problem that is only set to get worse.
01st November 2013
Water saving may lead to big stink
ABC Science Water conservation can lead to smellier sewers and more corrosion in sewer pipes, according to new research.
01st April 2012
VU News Melbourne will suffer more frequent and severe floods as stormwater drains struggle to cope under climate change, according to Victoria University engineers.
13th June 2019
Tapping into a source of clean energy beneath our cities
Dr Nitin Muttil and his team are working with City West Water (CWW) on a project that uses hydro turbines to generate energy from the water pressure in pipes. The turbines use pressure that builds up in gravity-fed water pipes between elevated reservoir sources and thousands of households and businesses that CWW serves in Melbourne’s west.
