Thursday, 21st November 2024, Wetsus, Leeuwarden.
We are excited to invite you to our annual event for our valued members, taking place on Thursday, 21st November 2024. Join us in the Wetsus building in Leeuwarden for an afternoon of scientific discussion and meaningful connections, and networking over drinks and dinner. In this congress, Paul O’Callaghan will expand on his brief presentation at EWTW 2024 on an in-depth exploration of the dynamics of water innovation, addressing the historical and discouraging perception that the sector is slow to adopt new technologies. He will discuss practical methods to influence the perceptions of the pace of change, market confidence and future outcomes.
Copies of the book based on Paul’s talk will be handed out to the participants of the congress.
After an inspiring keynote, you will get to hear the presentations from our PhD researchers and company members from different research themes, showcasing the impact of their collaborations on the water technology innovations.
Colleagues within your institution are welcome to join. You can participate in the entire program or select specific parts. Please register before November 14 for participation.
Program:
11:00 – 12:00 Laboratory tour for participants
We will showcase our facility and research of desulfurization technology, biofilm prevention in drinking water pipelines, and innovative desalination using the electrodialysis metathesis concept.
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch for representatives of Wetsus participant companies
13:00 – 14:10 Plenary session
Welcome and Wetsus update by Jan Post, Wetsus Program Director
Keynote “The Dynamics of Water Innovation – A Guide to Water Technology Commercialization, Paul O’Callaghan, CEO and Founder of BlueTech Research
Paul is the CEO and Founder of BlueTech Research, which focuses on advancing water management technologies. A water scientist, sustainability thought leader, and documentary producer, Paul will expand on his brief presentation at EWTW 2024, addressing the perception that the water sector is slow to innovate. He will present the Water Technology Adoption (WaTA) model, designed to improve planning and decision-making for water innovators and investors, drawing on cross-sector models. In 2020, Paul served as Executive Producer of the critically acclaimed documentary Brave Blue World and recently co-produced Our Blue World, which was screened at EWTW 2024. He holds a PhD in Water Innovation from Wageningen University and has recently published a book, which is also the focus of his talk.
Music performance by Shuoguang Yang and Yizhou Xing (Wetsus)
14:10 – 14:30 Break
14:30 – 15:30 Fireside discussions – parallel sessions round 1
1.1 The power of chemistry for reclaiming resources, introduction by Philipp Kuntke, Scientific Project Manager
Wokke Wijdeveld, Unlocking vivianite-group minerals’ potential for pollutant removal and resource recovery
Liang-Shin Wang, Solution processing integration to PHA recovery
Mu Lin, Low energy consumption electrochemical carbon capture process design
Alisson Marques, Flygaft – members of the ConsenCUS EU project
1.2 Navigating the invisible for smarter water systems, introduction by Doekle Yntema, Smart Water Grids Theme Coordinator
Mirvahid Mohammadpour Chehrghani, Shark skin inspired riblet structures for drag reduction in drinking water pipelines
Dhyana Challeparambil Bharath, Optical fiber-based sensors for salt detection and monitoring in groundwater aquifers
Lester Wu, In-situ detection of hydrocarbon contamination in groundwater: Reactive transport modelling and machine learning
Mateo Mayer, Aqa.Earth – member of the Sensoring theme
15:30 – 16:00 Break
16:00 – 17:00 Fireside discussions – parallel session round 2
2.1 Nature’s toolbox of biotech solutions for resource recovery, introduction by Cristina Gagliano, Biofilms Theme Coordinator
Shih-Hsuan Lin, Anaerobic membrane-biofilm reactor (MBfR) for biomethane production from CO2 and H2
Berke Kisaoglan, EPS-derived bioflocculant production from wastewater
Yizhou Xing, Enhanced PHA production from municipal waste activated sludge
João Sousa, Paques Biomaterials – member of the Biopolymers from Water theme
2.2 Mastering novel entities and emerging contaminants in water, introduction by Sam Rutten, Advanced Coagulation for Nano Particles Theme Coordinator
Elfy Ly, Effectiveness of advanced treatment to remove antibiotic resistant bacteria
Yicheng Wang, Breakdown PFAS in VUV processes: the dual role of Cl-
Mieke Kersaan-Haan, The possibilities of LC-MS: from known to unknown
Maurice Tax, Bright Spark – member of the Applied Water Physics theme
17:00 – 17:30 Happy hour networking drinks
17:30 – 19:00 Fall Flavors: Members’ November Buffet