| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
Ur, Rehman., Faumatu, A., Hussein, M., Ur, Rahman., & Muttil, N. (200401). Smart city-ranking of major australian cities to achieve a smarter future. Sustainability (Switzerland), 12(7), (1-19). doi: 10.3390/su12072797 |
| 2018 |
Adhikary, S. K., Muttil, N., & Yilmaz, A. G. (181001). Improving streamflow forecast using optimal rain gauge network-based input to artificial neural network models. Hydrology Research, 49(5), (1559-1577). doi: 10.2166/nh.2017.108 |
| 2018 | Sutadian, A. D., Muttil, N., Yilmaz, A. G., & Perera, B. JC. (180201). Development of a water quality index for rivers in West Java Province, Indonesia. Ecological Indicators, 85 (966-982). |
| 2017 |
Adhikary, S. K., Muttil, N., & Yilmaz, A. G. (170615). Cokriging for enhanced spatial interpolation of rainfall in two Australian catchments. Hydrological Processes, 31(12), (2143-2161). doi: 10.1002/hyp.11163 |
| 2017 | Sutadian, A. D., Muttil, N., Yilmaz, A. G., & Perera, B. JC. (170401). Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process to identify parameter weights for developing a water quality index. Ecological Indicators, 75 (220-233). |
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 90 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Nitin's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Commissioned Research Report (showing 2 of 2)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Muttil, N., Ozansoy, C., Jia, G., & Tariq, M. AUR. (180927). Assessing the Potential for Recovery of Excess Energy from the City West Water Network. Victoria University. |
| 2018 | Muttil, N., Ozansoy, C., & Jia, G. (180412). Literature Review on Excess Energy Recovery and Storage in Water Distribution Networks. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.: Victoria University. |
Conference Paper (showing 3 of 45)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Jayawardena, A. W., Muttil, N., & Fernando, T. MKG. (200101). Rainfall-runoff modelling using genetic programming Paper presented at MODSIM 2005 - International Congress on Modelling and Simulation: Advances and Applications for Management and Decision Making, Proceedings (pp. 1841-1847). |
| 2020 | Perera, B. JC., Muttil, N., & Hasofer, M. (200101). Climate corrected urban water use and estimation of water savings Paper presented at 18th World IMACS Congress and MODSIM 2009 - International Congress on Modelling and Simulation: Interfacing Modelling and Simulation with Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Proceedings (pp. 3633-3639). |
| 2018 | Sivapragasam, C., Saravanan, P., Balamurali, S., & Muttil, N. (180917). Ascertaining Time Series Predictability in Process Control - Case Study on Rainfall Prediction Paper presented at MATEC Web of Conferences. |
Journal article (showing 5 of 40)
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.
2020
|
Leak Management Strategy for CWW - Problem Identification
From: City West Water
For period: 2020-2020
|
Not disclosed |
2019
|
Effect of Green Infrastructure on Microclimate and Human Thermal Comfort
From: Green our Rooftop Research Grant
Investigators: Ms Anne Ng
For period: 2019-2020
|
$10,000 |
2018
|
Research into Energy Recovery in the City West Water Network
From: City West Water
Investigators: Dr Cagil Ozansoy
For period: 2018-2018
|
$54,390 |
2016
|
Climate Change Effects on Urban Drainage System in the City of Greater Shepparton,
Victoria.
From: Greater Shepparton City Council
Investigators: Mr Sachindra Dhanapala arachchige, Prof Bodiyabaduge Perera
For period: 2016-2018
|
$5,604 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | Masters by Research | Principal supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (1) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
| Masters by Research (1) | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Masters by Research | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | Masters by Research | Principal supervisor |
| 3 | PhD | Principal supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| Masters by Research (1) | Associate supervisor |
| Masters by Research (1) | Principal supervisor |
| PhD (3) | Principal supervisor |
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 - Sep 2019 |
Leader of Water Resources research group
|
Victoria University |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Apr 2016 -
Sep 2019
|
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.
