Novel Water and Wastewater Treatment Technology This potion of research aims to develop innovative water and wastewater treatment technologies for the purpose of emerging pollutants removal. The integration of novel technology with the existing conventional water and wastewater treatment processes would allow the enhancement of water quality and also minimization of energy usage.
Emerging Contaminants Detection and Removal This portion of research includes detection and removal of mutagenic and estrogenic compounds in water, which are a group of emerging contaminants that could have potential health risk to the consumers. This study aims to provide in-depth understanding on fate and behaviour of emerging contaminants. It would also form the basis for technology evaluation and treatment process selection. This study also contributes significantly towards protesting public health for consumers.
Water Disinfection and Biofilm Control This portion of research focuses on detection and disinfection of emerging microorganisms potentially present in raw and product waters. It also aims to develop more rapid and innovative methods for emerging microorganism detection and biofilm evaluation. The research is useful for evaluating treatment technologies that would be able to provide a safe water and reduce operational problems.
Water Reclamation, Water Quality and Health Effect This portion of research involves comprehensive investigation on health effect of contaminants in water. Bio-monitoring tools are used to assess the reclaimed water as well as to evaluate the efficiency of reclamation technology. Considerable R&D efforts are conducted for water quality enhancement in water reclamation systems.
Organics Characterization and Treatability This portion of research emphasized on organics interaction with membrane which has played an influential role towards a better understanding of organic transport in the membrane processes. The characterization of organics is critical for performance improvement. With the understanding of organic properties, a treatment system can be properly designed and operated to suit a specific application
