WHO WE ARE
Adelitics is an independent water-technology company advancing preventative asset management through advanced acoustic analytics.
We help utilities and their partners to identify emerging failure risk early, enabling precision maintenance, extended asset life and reduced disruption.
Our work is grounded in real operational environments and designed to perform across complex, ageing, and hard-to-replace networks.
Our origin story
Adelitics emerged from a long-term collaboration between SA Water and the University of Adelaide (now Adelaide University) between 2016 and 2021.
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SA Water had deployed large-scale IoT acoustic monitoring across Adelaide. However, the analytical capability required to interpret that data for early leak detection and pipe break prevention was not commercially available.
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Working in partnership, the team developed new approaches to analysing acoustic monitoring data, including methods that enabled leak identification and prioritisation from both single sensors and correlated sensor pairs.
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The collaboration demonstrated that emerging failures could be identified earlier — supporting proactive repair, reducing disruption, and improving operational efficiency.
Dr Mark Stephens leading equipment deployment in the Adelaide CBD
(Source: SA Water Our Plan 2020-24)
From research to independent deployment
Adelitics was established to take those analytics beyond a single utility environment and into broader operational deployment.
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The company maintains a strong research partnership with Adelaide University and continues to publish peer-reviewed work, while operating independently as a commercial entity focused on scalable, real-world implementation.
Based in Adelaide, Australia, Adelitics operates internationally and is currently deployed in water networks across four continents.
Field verification
Creating domain-specific AI
Adelitics develops its own domain-specific AI models for water network analysis. The company has been creating and refining machine learning approaches for acoustic monitoring for more than a decade, well before “AI” became a mainstream marketing term.
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These models are purpose-built for the realities of water infrastructure: noisy environments, variable materials, and distributed monitoring.
Today
The Adelitics platform integrates acoustic analytics, fibre-based sensing interpretation and advanced machine learning models validated through field deployment and peer-reviewed research.
Our focus remains consistent: turning monitoring data into preventative, operational intelligence.
OUR PEOPLE
Adelitics brings together advanced engineering, domain-specific AI capability, and strategic leadership to convert acoustic signals into actionable decisions for water networks.
Mark is the founder of Adelitics and leads the development of its core technology and analytics capability. He brings more than 25 years of experience working with water utilities, specialising in acoustic leak detection and water network analytics.
Technical Advisor – Acoustics & Mechanical Systems
Ben advises Adelitics on acoustics and mechanical systems, contributing specialist expertise in sound, vibration, and signal interpretation.
IT & Data Operations Engineer
Hiep supports Adelitics’ analytics and operational systems, bringing expertise in water resources engineering, data analysis, and optimisation to ensure reliable technical delivery.
Chief Strategy & Commercial Officer (CSCO)
Jodie leads strategy, commercialisation, and external positioning at Adelitics. She brings deep experience in circular economy and infrastructure systems, supporting the scale-up of preventative, asset-life-extending approaches in the water sector.
Technical Advisor – Data Science & Analytics
Wei leads Adelitics’ data science and analytics capability, developing models that convert complex acoustic and network data into actionable insights.
Analytics & Modelling Engineer
Jiawei supports Adelitics’ leak detection analytics, bringing expertise in data analytics, feature engineering, and machine learning to deliver robust, scalable insights for network monitoring and decision support.
Principal Technical Lead – Hydraulics & Acoustic Analytics
Martin is a Professor of Hydraulics who advises Adelitics on advanced hydraulic and acoustic analysis within water distribution systems.
Technical Advisor – IoT & Systems Integration
Nhu leads IoT and systems integration at Adelitics, ensuring reliable data capture and end-to-end system performance.