WDRC Water Desalination and Reuse Center

Join us for our next webinar on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at NOON Eastern / 9 AM Pacific titled “Role of Environmental Biotechnology in Enabling Transition from Waste to Resource.” FREE to all AAEES Members including students. $40 fee for non-members. https://lnkd.in/gdF26iem There is an increasing global interest in resource recovery from waste streams that is being driven not only by sustainability and environmental concerns, but also motivated by the potential for economic benefits.  We are now entering a new era in waste management where waste is seen in the context of a circular economy as a valuable resource.  The principal goal of my research group at KAUST is to develop sustainable environmental biotechnologies that enable us to fully harness the metabolic potential of microbial communities for resource recovery (e.g., reclaimed water for reuse, energy) from waste streams (e.g., wastewater, waste CO2, food waste).  We achieve this goal through interdisciplinary and collaborative-based research interconnecting science (e.g., electrochemistry, microbial ecology, and material science) and bioprocess engineering.  In my talk, I will summarize our achievements over the past 5 years in the following areas: 1) microbial electrochemical systems and technologies for simultaneous treatment of wastewater with recourse recovery (reclaimed water for reuse and energy); 2) microbial electrosynthesis for converting CO2 to value-added chemicals; 3) anaerobic ammonium oxidation process for energy neutral treatment of mainstream wastewater; and 4) aerobic granular sludge process for energy-efficient decentralized wastewater treatment and reuse. #boardcertified #environmentalengineering #environmentalscience #wastewater #biotechnology #sustainability KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) Pascal Saikaly

On the final day of the Saudi Water Forum in Riyadh, learn about our unwavering commitment and dedication to providing sustainable water solutions at #KAUST!

#WDRC was present at the #KAUST booth at the Saudi Water Forum to showcase an innovative energy-efficient technology that is paving the way for decentralized #wastewater treatment

Join us at the 3-day Saudi Water Forum in Riyadh and learn how we manage #water resources! Discover #KAUST’s energy efficient technology that is paving the way for decentralized treatment and reuse. #SaudiWaterForum

With around half the world’s population lacks sanitation access, #KAUST Prof. Peiying Hong is calling for urgent action to provide safe and #sustainable sewage treatment to minimize the risk of waterborne diseases. In collaboration with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones, her zero-energy and decentralized process in #SaudiArabia treats 50k liters daily, promoting safe and sustainable #water recycling processes. https://kaust.news/LpU1

Excited to share our latest paper on Trends in Biotechnology diving into the emerging biotechnological applications of anaerobic ammonium oxidation! . Check it out! Dario R. Shaw Pascal Saikaly Carlos Bibiano Guadarrama KAUST Innovation KAUST Research WDRC Water Desalination and Reuse Center #anammox #biotechnology #innovation

#KAUST Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering Peiying Hong and her research group are working to protect freshwater resources in the Middle East. #WorldWaterDay Read more: https://lnkd.in/etPSYbPs

Innovating for Saudi Arabia's soil! 🌱 #KAUST Professor Himanshu Mishra & Adair Gallo Jr., co-founders of KAUST startup Terraxy, are revolutionizing #agriculture in desert climates like Saudi Arabia. Terraxy's technology uses #biocoal to deliver nutrients to the soil and a special type of sand that prevents #water from evaporating from the soil in the hot dry climate. From Brazil to the Saudi Arabian desert, their journey demonstrates the power of global collaboration in research and entrepreneurship. #AgriTech https://kaust.link/LjC3

Celebrating #WorldWaterDay! It's a moment to reflect on our collective commitment to addressing #waterscarcity, a crucial step toward fostering global peace. In a highlight from yesterday's session, Grade 11 students from The KAUST School presented a series of 3-minute pitches, each offering innovative solutions to tackle water scarcity. Their creativity and conviction give us every reason to be optimistic about the leadership potential of the next generation. This underscores our crucial responsibility in educating the youth; by laying a strong foundation early on, we equip them for impactful futures. Sofiane Soukane, Nicki Talbot MSc, MCIPD, KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology), KAUST Sustainability

On #WorldWaterDay, the KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) faculty emphasized the potential of water as a peace bridge. The cross-disciplinary dialogue, covering #desalination, marine biodiversity, and #water management, highlighted the need for multifaceted solutions to complex water challenges. The panel shared a vision of water as a collaboration conduit, not conflict; the path forward requires education, technology, and international cooperation for a sustainable, peaceful future. This discussion raised awareness about environmental issues, highlighting their interconnectedness and promoting the shared responsibility to address them.