Staff profile
Overview
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Zhi Zhang
Research Postgraduate – Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering Node
| Affiliation |
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| Research Postgraduate – Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering Node in the Department of Engineering |
Research interests
- His research primarily focuses on membrane-based water treatment processes, including:
- • Membrane Filtration and Fouling Control: Investigating ultrafiltration and nanofiltration membrane systems for water purification and industrial applications, with an emphasis on fouling mitigation and process optimisation.
- • AI Applications in Membrane Technology: Exploring the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the performance of membrane filtration, predict fouling behaviour, and optimise system efficiency.
- • Advanced Water Treatment Technologies: Studying high-density sedimentation tanks, chemical dosing optimisation, and pre-treatment methods to improve water quality and operational sustainability.
- • Odor Control in Waterworks: Developing effective strategies for odor removal in water treatment facilities, particularly focusing on pre-oxidation processes and activated carbon absorption.