Mark Knight, University of Waterloo

Research

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Latest papers

Water Mains Degradation Analysis Using Log-Linear Models
Pipelines 2015 · 2015 · senior author
Development and implementation of an asset management framework for wastewater collection networks
Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology · 2012 · senior author
An Empirical Model for the Prediction of Structural Behavior of Wastewater Collection Systems
2008 · senior author

All 5 publications

Latest funding

Advancing water main renovation and design
NSERC · 2016 · Principal investigator
$200,000
Water, energy, and affordability: Key drivers in the financially sustainable management of urban water infrastructure
NSERC · 2014 · Co-investigator
$424,844
Novel water technology for livable communities
NSERC · 2013 · Principal investigator
$168,201

All 13 grants and awards

5 publications.

01

Water Mains Degradation Analysis Using Log-Linear Models

Amin Ganjidoost, Rizwan Younis, Mark A. Knight

Pipelines 201520151 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1061/9780784479360.108

02

Development and implementation of an asset management framework for wastewater collection networks

Rizwan Younis, Mark A. Knight

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology201231 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2012.09.007

03

An Empirical Model for the Prediction of Structural Behavior of Wastewater Collection Systems

Rizwan Younis, Mark A. Knight

2008Senior author

DOI: 10.1061/40994(321)104

04

Factors Influencing Landowner Support for Stewardship in the Carolinian Life Zone

Mark A. Knight

UWSpace (University of Waterloo)20071 citationsFirst author

05

Experimental strain analysis for polyethylene pipes installed by horizontal directional drilling

Maria Anna Polak, Glenn Duyvestyn, Mark A. Knight

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology200415 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2003.11.003

Advancing water main renovation and design

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Knight, Mark

$200,000

Water, energy, and affordability: Key drivers in the financially sustainable management of urban water infrastructure

Co-investigatorNSERC2014Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Unger, Andre

$424,844

Novel water technology for livable communities

Principal investigatorNSERC2013Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Knight, Mark

$168,201

Development of a test protocol for the optimization of operational parameters of a new drinking-water pipes' dry-cleaning technology

Principal investigatorNSERC2012Engage Grants Program

Principal investigators: Knight, Mark

$25,000

Optimal strategies for the financially sustainable management of drinking-water and wastewater networks

Co-investigatorNSERC2010Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Unger, Andre

$255,824

Pipeline installations under pavements

Principal investigatorNSERC2003Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Knight, Mark

$91,050

Pressure measurement systems

Co-investigatorNSERC2002Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Price, Jonathan

$32,921

Ultrasonic equipment for material characterization, inspection, and process monitoring

Co-investigatorNSERC2000Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Cascante, Giovanni

$47,164

Roads and Pavements Research

Co-investigatorCFI2000Innovation Fund: Innovation Fund (1999-2005)

Principal investigators: Haas, Ralph

Keywords: Infrastructure, pavement, asphalt, test track, cold temperature test facility, construction

$2,400,000

Innovative rehabilitation and management of bridge infrastructure

Co-investigatorNSERC1999Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Soudki, Khaled

$24,347

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

Frequent collaborators

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Co-authors at University of Waterloo, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Maria Polak

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2004

Marianna Polak

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

1 shared papers, latest 2004

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Knight, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Water Mains Degradation Analysis Using Log-Linear Models" (2015), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]