Resource Recovery

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Resource recovery in water research focuses on innovative methods to extract valuable resources from wastewater and water treatment processes. This emerging field aims to transform waste streams into sustainable resources, reducing environmental impact and supporting circular economy principles.

Researchers

Dr. A. Bassi (abassi@uwo.ca)

Western Engineering, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering 

Research Interests:

  • Micro-algal applications for clean water and value recovery
  • Integrated technologies for water refining and nutrient and energy recovery using biological systems
  • Bio-separations and biosensors

For further information: Amarjeet Bassi - CBE - Western Engineering

 

Dr. L. Rehmann (lrehmann@uwo.ca)

Western Engineering, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Research Interests:

  • Bio-fuels and value added chemicals through biochemical conversion processes
  • Effluent toxicity

For further information: Lars Rehmann - CBE - Western Engineering

Dr. M. B. Ray (mray@eng.uwo.ca; mbhowmic@uwo.ca)                                                        

Western Engineering, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Research Interests:

  • Novel applications of adsorption, coagulation, and membrane separation
  • Advanced oxidation processes for organics removal
  • Enhanced anaerobic digestion
  • Recovery of resources from wastes
  • Environmental modeling

For further details: Mita Ray - CBE - Western Engineering