Dr Wenyan Wu

Dr Wenyan Wu is a Lecturer in Environmental Hydrology & Water Resources in the Department of Infrastructure Engineering, the University of Melbourne. She has over ten years’ experience across academia and industry.

Dr Wu has a background in environmental modelling and optimisation using numerical methods, with applications in optimal design and operation of water distribution systems and management of water resource systems. She also worked as an Environmental Engineer, when she conducted flood risk assessment and developed flood mitigation strategies with the aid of 2D hydrodynamic models. Her current research focuses on the use of numerical and statistical modelling tools to solve environmental engineering problems, including:
• Compound event analysis (e.g. compound flood)
• Water resource/supply system modelling and optimisation
• Artificial neural networks for environmental modelling
• Ensemble flood forecasting
• Multi-objective optimisation and its applications in decision support

Dr Wu completed her PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering in 2012 at the University of Adelaide on the topic of optimisation of water distribution systems considering economic and environmental impact and reliability. Her thesis received the Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence.

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FEATURED Journal article

Streamflow prediction using LASSO-FCM-DBN approach based on hydro-meteorological condition classification

Wenyan Wu's selected work

Processing Of Nwp Outputs For Awra Forecasting

Research Contracts

Mapping Dependence Between Extreme Rainfall and Storm Surge

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On Lack of Robustness in Hydrological Model Development Due to Absence of Guidelines for S..

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Identification of Optimal Water Supply Portfolios for a Major City

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A basis function approach for exploring the seasonal and spatial features of storm surge e..

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Improved validation framework and R-package for artificial neural network models

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Processing Of Nwp Outputs For Awra Forecasting

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Streamflow prediction using LASSO-FCM-DBN approach based on hydro-meteorological condition classification

Haibo Chu, Jiahua Wei, Wenyan Wu

Journal article | 2020 | Journal of Hydrology

Mapping Dependence Between Extreme Rainfall and Storm Surge

Wenyan Wu, Kathleen McInnes, Julian O'Grady, Ron Hoeke, Michael Leonard, Seth Westra

Journal article | 2018 | Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans

On Lack of Robustness in Hydrological Model Development Due to Absence of Guidelines for Selecting Calibration and Evaluation Data: Demonstration for Data-Driven Models

Feifei Zheng, Holger R Maier, Wenyan Wu, Graeme C Dandy, Hoshin V Gupta, Tuqiao Zhang

Journal article | 2018 | Water Resources Research

Identification of Optimal Water Supply Portfolios for a Major City

Wenyan Wu, Graeme C Dandy, Holger R Maier, Shiroma Maheepala, Angela Marchi, Fareed Mirza

Journal article | 2017 | Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management

A basis function approach for exploring the seasonal and spatial features of storm surge events

Wenyan Wu, Seth Westra, Michael Leonard

Journal article | 2017 | Geophysical Research Letters

Improved validation framework and R-package for artificial neural network models

Greer B Humphrey, Holger R Maier, Wenyan Wu, Nick J Mount, Graeme C Dandy, Robert J Abrahart, Christian W Dawson

Journal article | 2017 | Environmental Modelling & Software

Including stakeholder input in formulating and solving real-world optimisation problems: Generic framework and case study

Wenyan Wu, Holger R Maier, Graeme C Dandy, Rosemary Leonard, Kathryn Bellette, Sue Cuddy, Shiroma Maheepala

Journal article | 2016 | Environmental Modelling & Software

Optimal Control of Total Chlorine and Free Ammonia Levels in a Water Transmission Pipeline Using Artificial Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms

W Wu, GC Dandy, HR Maier

Journal article | 2015 | Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management

Battle of the Water Networks II

Angela Marchi, Elad Salomons, Avi Ostfeld, Zoran Kapelan, Angus R Simpson, Aaron C Zecchin, Holger R Maier, Zheng Yi Wu, Samir M Elsayed, Yuan Song, Tom Walski, Christopher Stokes, Wenyan Wu, Graeme C Dandy, Stefano Alvisi, Enrico Creaco, Marco Franchini, Juan Saldarriaga, Diego Paez, David Hernandez, et al.

Journal article | 2014 | Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management

Protocol for developing ANN models and its application to the assessment of the quality of the ANN model development process in drinking water quality modelling

Wenyan Wu, Graeme C Dandy, Holger R Maier

Journal article | 2014 | Environmental Modelling & Software

Use of SCADA Data and Artificial Neural Networks to Forecast and Control Disinfection Levels in a Water Transmission Pipeline.

W Wu, GC Dandy, H Maier

Conference Proceedings | 2014

A benchmarking approach for comparing data splitting methods for modeling water resources parameters using artificial neural networks

Wenyan Wu, Robert J May, Holger R Maier, Graeme C Dandy

Journal article | 2013 | Water Resources Research

Multiobjective optimization of water distribution systems accounting for economic cost, hydraulic reliability, and greenhouse gas emissions

Wenyan Wu, Holger R Maier, Angus R Simpson

Journal article | 2013 | Water Resources Research

A method for comparing data splitting approaches for developing hydrological ann models

W Wu, R May, GC Dandy, HR Maier

Conference Proceedings | 2012 | iEMSs 2012 - Managing Resources of a Limited Planet: Proceedings of the 6th Biennial Meeting of the International Environmental Modelling and Software Society

ANN forecasting of water quality in the chloraminated goldfield and agricultural pipeline system: Constructive input selection

W Wu, HR Maier, GC Dandy

Conference Proceedings | 2012 | 14th Water Distribution Systems Analysis Conference 2012, WDSA 2012

Incorporation of Variable-Speed Pumping in Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm Optimization of the Design of Water Transmission Systems

Wenyan Wu, Angus R Simpson, Holger R Maier, Angela Marchi

Journal article | 2012 | Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management

Sensitivity of Optimal Tradeoffs between Cost and Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Water Distribution Systems to Electricity Tariff and Generation

Wenyan Wu, Angus R Simpson, Holger R Maier

Journal article | 2012 | Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management

Exploring the impact of data division methods on the performance of artificial neural networks

W Wu, H Maier, G Dandy, R May

Conference Proceedings | 2012

Battle of the water networks II: Combining engineering judgement with genetic algorithm optimization

C Stokes, W Wu, C Dandy

Conference Proceedings | 2012

Surplus Power Factor as a Resilience Measure for Assessing Hydraulic Reliability in Water Transmission System Optimization

Wenyan Wu, Holger R Maier, Angus R Simpson

Journal article | 2011 | Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from water distribution systems using multi-objective optimisation and variable speed pumping

W Wu, A Simpson, H Maier

Conference Proceedings | 2011

Application of artificial neural networks to forecasting water quality in a chloraminated water distribution system

Wenyan Wu, Graeme C Dandy, Holger R Maier

Conference Proceedings | 2011 | MODSIM 2011 - 19th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation - Sustaining Our Future: Understanding and Living with Uncertainty

Single-Objective versus Multiobjective Optimization of Water Distribution Systems Accounting for Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Carbon Pricing

Wenyan Wu, Holger R Maier, Angus R Simpson

Journal article | 2010 | Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management

Accounting for Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm Optimization of Water Distribution Systems

Wenyan Wu, Angus R Simpson, Holger R Maier

Journal article | 2010 | Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management

Reducing carbon footprint from water distribution systems by using a lower discount rate

W Wu, A Simpson, H Maier

Conference Proceedings | 2010

Trade-off analysis between cost and reliability of water distribution systems using genetic algorithms

Wenyan Wu, Angus R Simpson, Holger R Maier

Conference Proceedings | 2010 | Integrating Water Systems - Proceedings of the 10th International on Computing and Control for the Water Industry, CCWI 2009

Accounting for carbon: selecting the appropriate discount rate for multi-objective optimisation of water distribution systems

W Wu, A Simpson, H Maier

Conference Proceedings | 2010

Water distribution system optimisation accounting for a range of future possible carbon prices

W Wu, AR Simpson, HR Maier

Conference Proceedings | 2009 | Water Distribution Systems Analysis 2008

Multi-objective water distribution system optimisation accounting for carbon emissions under different electricity tariffs

W Wu, H Maier, A Simpson

Conference Proceedings | 2009

Multi-objective genetic algorithm optimisation of water distribution systems accounting for sustainability

W Wu, A Simpson, H Maier

Conference Proceedings | 2008

Genetic algorithm optimisation of water distribution systems accounting for greenhouse gas emissions

W Wu, H Maier, A Simpson

Conference Proceedings | 2008

Impact of ENSO on dependence between extreme rainfall and storm surge

Wenyan Wu, Michael Leonard

Journal article | Environmental Research Letters

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Wenyan Wu's highlights

FEATURED Journal article

Streamflow prediction using LASSO-FCM-DBN approach based on hydro-meteorological condition classification

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Processing Of Nwp Outputs For Awra Forecasting

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Streamflow prediction using LASSO-FCM-DBN approach based on hydro-meteorological condition classification

Mapping Dependence Between Extreme Rainfall and Storm Surge

On Lack of Robustness in Hydrological Model Development Due to Absence of Guidelines for Selecting Calibration and Evaluation Data: Demonstration for Data-Driven Models

Identification of Optimal Water Supply Portfolios for a Major City

A basis function approach for exploring the seasonal and spatial features of storm surge events

Improved validation framework and R-package for artificial neural network models

Including stakeholder input in formulating and solving real-world optimisation problems: Generic framework and case study

Optimal Control of Total Chlorine and Free Ammonia Levels in a Water Transmission Pipeline Using Artificial Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms

Battle of the Water Networks II

Protocol for developing ANN models and its application to the assessment of the quality of the ANN model development process in drinking water quality modelling

Use of SCADA Data and Artificial Neural Networks to Forecast and Control Disinfection Levels in a Water Transmission Pipeline.

A benchmarking approach for comparing data splitting methods for modeling water resources parameters using artificial neural networks

Multiobjective optimization of water distribution systems accounting for economic cost, hydraulic reliability, and greenhouse gas emissions

A method for comparing data splitting approaches for developing hydrological ann models

ANN forecasting of water quality in the chloraminated goldfield and agricultural pipeline system: Constructive input selection

Incorporation of Variable-Speed Pumping in Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm Optimization of the Design of Water Transmission Systems

Sensitivity of Optimal Tradeoffs between Cost and Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Water Distribution Systems to Electricity Tariff and Generation

Exploring the impact of data division methods on the performance of artificial neural networks

Battle of the water networks II: Combining engineering judgement with genetic algorithm optimization

Surplus Power Factor as a Resilience Measure for Assessing Hydraulic Reliability in Water Transmission System Optimization

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from water distribution systems using multi-objective optimisation and variable speed pumping

Application of artificial neural networks to forecasting water quality in a chloraminated water distribution system

Single-Objective versus Multiobjective Optimization of Water Distribution Systems Accounting for Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Carbon Pricing

Accounting for Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm Optimization of Water Distribution Systems

Reducing carbon footprint from water distribution systems by using a lower discount rate

Trade-off analysis between cost and reliability of water distribution systems using genetic algorithms

Accounting for carbon: selecting the appropriate discount rate for multi-objective optimisation of water distribution systems

Water distribution system optimisation accounting for a range of future possible carbon prices

Multi-objective water distribution system optimisation accounting for carbon emissions under different electricity tariffs

Multi-objective genetic algorithm optimisation of water distribution systems accounting for sustainability

Genetic algorithm optimisation of water distribution systems accounting for greenhouse gas emissions

Impact of ENSO on dependence between extreme rainfall and storm surge

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