Jinghua (Jing) Xiao, Ph.D., P.E.

CV/Resume is available upon request. 

Dr. Xiao earned her Ph.D. in environmental engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2006. With a career spanning over 15 years, she has held various roles within the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. Her distinctive strength lies in her ability to connect the dots and integrate research, engineering, operations, and compliance expertise.  Dr. Xiao's deep passion in water sector, strong database and modeling capabilities, and close connections with research universities empower Circular Water Solution to deliver top-tier services to our clients.

Key Publications

1. Zinc Orthophosphate Can Reduce Nitrate-Induced Corrosion of Lead Solder. Kathryn G. Lopez, Jinghua Xiao, Christopher Crockett, Christian Lytle, Haley Grubbs, Marc Edwards. ACS ES&T Water Vol 4 Issue 8

2. Non-Invasive 3D Imaging and Sensor Data-based Diagnosis of Water Treatment Plant Filter Integrity. Pengkun Liu, Jinghua Xiao, Christopher Miller, Pingbo Tang. ASCE INSPIRE 2023

3. Seasonal fluctuations in nitrate levels can trigger lead solder corrosion problems in drinking water. Kathryn G. Lopez, Jinghua Xiao, Christopher Crockett, Christian Lytle, Haley Grubbs, and Marc Edwards. Environmental Science & Technology Letters. Article ASAP. Publication Date (Web): December 8, 2022. DOI: 10.1021/acs.estlett.2c00581

4. Challenges and opportunities in hydraulic modeling during business transformation. Xiao J. 2014. World Environmental & Water Resources Congress 2014

5. Expanded thermodynamic true yield prediction model: adjustments and limitations. Xiao J and VanBriesen JM. 2008. Biodegradation. 19(1): 99-127

6. Expanded thermodynamic model for microbial true yield prediction. Xiao J and VanBriesen JM. 2006. Biotechnology and Bioengineering 93(1): 110-121

Key Talks: 

1. Simultaneous Compliance in PFAS Related Source Planning, PA AWWA Conference, Lancaster, PA, May 2024

2. A Holistic Approach to Maintain Disinfectant Residual in Water Distribution System, NJ AWWA Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, March 2024 

3. Internal Corrosion Control Risk Management @ NJ AWWA Conference, Mar 2023 

4. Water Quality Modeling Case Study @ SE PA AWWA Joint Conference, Oct 2018. (View slides)

5. Hydraulic Model Assisting in Water Quality Compliance @ PA AWWA Annual Conference, May 2018. (View slides) 

6. Engineering at Water Utility @ Civil and Environmental Department of Villanova University, Feb 2015

7. Opportunities and Challenges of Hydraulic Modeling during Business Transformation @ World Environmental & Water Resources Congress, Portland, Oregon, June 2014

Outreaches: 

1. AWWA Steering Committee for Partnership for Safe Water, 2023 

2. Capstone project advisor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept, Villanova University, 2022-2023 

3. AWWA M68 Water Quality in Distribution Systems Revision 2022-2023

4. Water Research Foundation Project 5081:  Guidance for Using Pipe Loops to Inform Lead and Copper Corrosion Control Treatment Decisions, 2021-2022

5. Collaboration research with Virginia Tech University 2020-2023

6. Collaboration research with Carnegie Mellon University 2021-2022