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How can wastewater treatment contribute to a more circular and sustainable future? 

Join this special edition of the doctoral seminar series and engage with leading experts from academia and industry during the joint academic seminar "Meet the Experts in Central and Decentral Wastewater Treatment Systems." The event brings together researchers, students and professionals working on innovative solutions for water treatment, resource recovery and environmental sustainability.

Organised on the occasion of the PhD defence of Jiasheng Cai and supported by the Ghent University Doctoral Schools through the Meet the Expert initiative, this seminar offers a unique opportunity to learn from internationally recognised specialists and participate in an interactive discussion on current challenges and future developments in wastewater treatment.

Why attend?

Wastewater treatment is rapidly evolving from a traditional end-of-pipe process into a platform for resource recovery, circularity and sustainable water management. During this seminar, experts will share insights into cutting-edge research and practical applications related to both centralised and decentralised treatment systems.

Programme:

  • Prof. Vítor Vilar (University of Porto) — Circular Economy in Wastewater Treatment: Unlocking the Potential of Resource Recovery  
  • Prof. Raf Dewil (KU Leuven) — From Promising Materials to Practical Systems: Advanced Oxidation for Micropollutant Treatment at the Source
  • Prof. Korneel Rabaey (UGent) — Resource Recovery & Bio-electrochemical Systems (TBA)
  • Dr. Dries Parmentier (UGent) — Development of an Electrochemical Sanitation Unit.
  • Mr. Jente Lezy (HelloWater/UGent) — Towards Practical Monitoring of Decentralised Wastewater Treatment
  • Interactive Q&A & Mentoring Panel (30 mins): 
    Direct Q&A, discussion on technical bottlenecks, and feedback for PhD researchers. 

This seminar is open to:

  • Members of the Ghent University Doctoral Schools
  • Researchers and doctoral candidates from Flemish universities
  • CAPTURE researchers and partners
  • Master students with an interest in water technologies
  • Academic and industrial professionals active in the water sector

UGent Campus Kortrijk KUBES building - Graaf Karel de Goedelaan 46, 8500 Kortrijk - Lokaal 1.1

Participation fee: Free of charge

Registration required through this link. 

 

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