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  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.


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 Chair


Sehmus Ozden

Sehmus Ozden

Scientist

Aramco Americas




Key Speakers



Orlando Coronell

Orlando Coronell

Professor

UNC Chapel Hill

Yongsheng Chen

Transforming Urban Infrastructure: Integrating Decentralized Resource Recovery with Precision Agriculture Powered by AI

Yongsheng Chen

Professor,

Georgia Institute of Technology



 
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2026 Symposium Sessions

Tuesday March 10

10:30Innovative Approaches in Wastewater Treatment: Enhancing Sustainability and Efficiency
1:30Innovative Approaches in Wastewater Treatment: Enhancing Sustainability and Efficiency
4:00Wastewater Treatment - Posters

2026 Symposium Program

Tuesday March 10

10:30Innovative Approaches in Wastewater Treatment: Enhancing Sustainability and EfficiencyMarriott Congressional B
Session chair: Sehmus Ozden, Aramco Services
Specialty Ion Exchange Resins for PFAS Removal from Water
O. Coronell, F.A. Leibfarth, A.S. Gorzalski, UNC Chapel Hill, US
From Data to Decision: AI-Enabled Digitalization and Mechanistic Autonomy for Intelligent Biological Nutrient Removal
X. Wang, S. Lu, Z. Zhao, B. Li, University of Connecticut, US
Transforming PFAS contaminated biosolids into crude oil and water
A.H. Thomas, A.R. Maag, M.T. Timko, River Otter, US
TBD
A.M. Fasnacht, PureLi, US
1:30Innovative Approaches in Wastewater Treatment: Enhancing Sustainability and EfficiencyMarriott Congressional B
Session chair: Sehmus Ozden, Aramco Services
Transforming Urban Infrastructure: Integrating Decentralized Resource Recovery with Precision Agriculture Powered by AI
Y. Chen, Georgia Institute of Technology, US
What’s in the Water? A Review of Critical Mineral Content in Industrial Wastewater for Separation and Recovery
M. Wang, J. Park, S. Tay, R. Kingsbury, Princeton Univeristy, US
Electrochemical–Biological Coupling Systems for High-Performance and Energy-Efficient Biofilm-based Wastewater Treatment
X. Wang, S. Lu, B. Li, University of Connecticut, US
Biochar-Based Filtration Systems for Industrial Wastewater in the Energy Sector
A. Jha, S. Mandal, Texas State University, US
Applying Causal AI to Produced Water Desalination: From Process Understanding to Prescriptive, Profitable Action
S. Tamilarasan, Sotaog, US
From Waste to Wonder: Tailored Carbon Composites for Next-Level Effluent Purification
O. Karki, S. Mandal, Texas State University, US
4:00Wastewater Treatment - PostersExpo Hall AB
IoT-Based Water Quality Monitoring Systems: A Systematic Review of Architectures, Performance and Challenges
N.M. Leyva-Munguia, R. Maciel, Universidad de Guadalajara, MX



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