Water, Energy, & Environment Task Force
Please join EBLC's Water, Energy, & Environment Task Force for a discussion on the growing role of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in water and wastewater systems. As ML/AI continue to emerge as disruptive technologies across the water sector, questions remain about how these tools can be effectively integrated with engineering judgment, operational expertise, and workforce capabilities.
The Vice President and Director of Water Innovation and Technology at Stantec will share insights into practical applications of ML/AI, including multi-day influent flow forecasting and the use of soft sensors to provide insights into biological processes. Drawing on applied research and real-world implementation, the presentation will explore the use and scalability of these technologies across diverse facilities and operational environments.
Attendees will also learn about where ML/AI can provide value, enhance reliability and operational readiness, and where limitations still remain. The presentation will emphasize a human-AI collaboration framework that considers how these technologies can enable and augment, not replace, operator expertise and engineering reasoning.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore how emerging technologies could inform future infrastructure investments and improve the delivery of essential services in the East Bay.
OUR SPEAKER
Sandeep Sathyamoorthy is Vice President and Director of Water Innovation and Technology at Stantec, where he leads transformative initiatives at the intersection of applied research, digital transformation, and advanced engineering. With over 25 years of experience spanning operations, consulting, technology development, and academia, he specializes in integrating AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies into real‑world water and wastewater systems. Sandeep guides multidisciplinary teams to translate innovation into scalable, high‑impact solutions that enhance infrastructure performance, resilience, and decision‑making. He holds a PhD in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering from Tufts University and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University, combining deep technical expertise with systems‑level and strategic thinking.
