IAHR Training Course on AI Tools for Transient Flow Analyses
IAHR TRAINING COURSES SERIES
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Transient Flow Analyses
2 - 4 November 2026
12:00PM UTC | 1:00PM CET
Register Here IAHR Committee on Transient Flows IAHR Training Courses Series Speakers Programme Speakers Introductions and Profiles
Course Introduction
Transient flow analysis has traditionally relied on physics-based models and specialist engineering software. Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) provide new opportunities to learn from measured data, complement numerical simulations, detect leaks and other anomalies, quantify predictive uncertainty, and support increasingly automated engineering workflows. However, the value of these tools depends on how effectively data, hydraulic physics, and engineering judgement are brought together.
This course aims to bridge the gap between these emerging AI capabilities and their reliable application to transient flow problems. By bringing together researchers, practising engineers, and software specialists, it will provide a balanced understanding of where AI can add value, what evidence is needed to trust its results, and where hydraulic knowledge and specialist judgement remain essential.
Learning Goals
Upon completion, participants should be able to:
Understand the role of AI in transient-flow analysis
Recognise the applications of different AI and machine-learning methods
Appreciate the importance of uncertainty, explainability, and hydraulic knowledge
Critically select suitable AI methods and software tools for engineering applications
For whom
The course is intended for hydraulic engineers, researchers, postgraduate students, consultants, and software users interested in transient flows in water, hydropower, and industrial pipeline systems. No advanced background in artificial intelligence is required.
Technical University
Kaiserslautern
Amy Wood
AFT Impulse
André Artelt
Bielefeld University
KWR Water Research Institute
Jize Zhang
Hong Kong University of Science
and Technology
Hong Kong University of Science
and Technology
Hong Kong Metropolitan
University
Sam van der Zwan
Deltares
Scott Lang
AFT Impulse
Slavco Velickov
Bentley Systems
Trey Walters
AFT Impulse
Wei Zeng
Adelaide University
Coordinators
Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT)
Bechtel Corporation
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Monday 2 November 2026 | 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Introduction to IAHR, Technical Committee on Transient Flows by David Ferras, José Adriasola and Muhammad Waqar
Duration: 10 minutes
State of the Art on Artificial Intelligence and Transient Flows by Moez Louati
Duration 20 minutes
Digitalizacion and Agentic Artificial Intelligence Applications by Dragan Savić
Duration: 60-minute lecture and 10 minutes break
Physics-Informed Neural Networks by Wei Zeng
40-minute lecture
5-minute break
40-minute tutorial
Tuesday 3 November 2026 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Uncertainty of Machine Learning in Civil Infrastructure by Jize Zhang
60-minute lecture
10-minute break
Explainable Machine Learning for Water Distribution by Andre Artelt
40-minute lecture
5-minute break
40-minute tutorial
Artificial Neural Networks for Leak Detection by Ali Haghighi
40-minute lecture
5-minute break
40-minute tutorial
Wednesday 4 November 2026 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Graph Neural Networks by Muhammad Waqar
60-minute tutorial
Artificial Intelligence Tools in Bentley Software by Slavo Velickov
45-minute lecture
10-minute break
Artificial Intelligence Tools in Wanda Software by Sam van der Zwan
45-minute lecture
AI in Safety-Critical Hydraulic Simulation: An Industry Perspective by Amy Wood, Scott Lang & Trey Walters
45-minute lecture
5-minute break
Round table
30 minutes
How to participate
This course is free for IAHR members. IAHR Associated Members are invited to either upgrade to Full Membership or pay the course fee to participate.
Registration & Fees
IAHR Members: Registration is free (please enter your membership number in the registration form)
Non-Members: You have two options to register:
Become an IAHR Member and register for free. We encourage you to join IAHR to enjoy this and other member benefits. Contact our membership manager, Ms. Sally Feng at membership@iahr.org if you have difficulty joining IAHR.
Pay the course fee: €105 or €53 -depending on your country- (which includes a one-year IAHR membership). Contact accounts@iahr.org to request an invoice for the registration fee.
Access & Recordings
If you have registered you should have received an e.mail from Zoom with a link to the course. If you do not receive it yet, please contact us at training@iahr.org
Note that the unique link in the Zoom email is the ONLY access to this course and must NOT be shared with other people.
Please always check the detailed program of the lectures on this webpage. The program you saw in the Zoom message is not always precise.
The course will be recorded and available on demand for attendees.
Certificate of attendance
Certificates of attendance are available upon request for a fee of €50. If you wish to request a certificate:
Make the payment via PayPal here, and include your IAHR membership number in the payment description.
Send the PayPal receipt to training@iahr.org
The certificates will be issued by IAHR and will include the course dates and total number of training hours.
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