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  New! Innovative Approaches in Wastewater Treatment: Enhancing Sustainability and Efficiency  


The increasing demand for clean water and the growing environmental concerns necessitate advancements in wastewater treatment technologies. This symposium will explore cutting-edge innovations aimed at improving the efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of wastewater treatment processes. Key topics include the development of advanced filtration systems, the integration of artificial intelligence for process optimization, and the utilization of renewable energy sources in treatment plants.

Recent breakthroughs in membrane technology have significantly enhanced the removal of contaminants, while AI-driven analytics provide real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance, reducing operational costs and improving reliability. Additionally, the adoption of solar and wind energy in wastewater treatment facilities not only reduces carbon footprints but also promotes energy independence.

This symposium will bring together experts from academia, industry, and government to discuss these advancements, share case studies, and identify future research directions. Attendees will gain insights into the latest technologies and strategies for achieving sustainable wastewater management, contributing to global efforts in water conservation and environmental protection.

The focused areas include, but not limited to: industrial waste water treatment and management from semiconductor, chemical, and other industrial manufacturing, AI based research in water management, breakthrough membrane materials, technologies, and technologies that reduce fouling.

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Topics & Application Areas
  • Advanced technologies for water/wastewater treatment
  • Advanced materials for water/wastewater treatment
  • Advanced technologies for water/wastewater quality monitoring
  • Minimum/Zero liquid discharge
  • Cooling water recovery
  • PFAS contamination and management
  • Other
 

Symposium Co-Chairs


YuanQiao Rao

YuanQiao Rao

Fellow

Dow Chemical Company

Lin Zhao

Lin Zhao

Research Scientist

Dow Chemical Company


Qilin Li

Qilin Li

Professor

Rice University


Key Speakers Include


Yifu Ding

Improving Membrane Distillation of Hypersaline Brine with Surface Patterns

Yifu Ding

Professor,

UC Boulder

Yongsheng Chen

AI Driven Urban Futures: Coupling Decentralized Resource Recovery with Digital Agriculture to Address Urban Sustainability and Resilience

Yongsheng Chen

Professor,

GeorgiaTech


Tracy Young

Tracy Young

Senior Globa R&D/TS&D Director

Dow Chemical Company

Lynn Katz

Integrated membrane systems for selective removal of contaminants

Lynn Katz

Professor,

UT Austin



 
 

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