Brisbane, November 18-20, 2024 — The International Water Association Nutrient Removal and Recovery (IWA NRR24) Specialist Conference recently took place in Brisbane, where researchers and experts from around the world gathered to discuss the latest advancements in nutrient management and wastewater treatment. The event provided an excellent platform for members of Prof. Liu Yang’s research group to present their groundbreaking work and establish meaningful connections with leading academic institutions.
PhD student Yihui Zhang delivered a 20-minute oral presentation on the topic of Efficient granular sludge bioreactor treatment for ammonia and organic nitrogen removal in leachate wastewater. Dr. Lei Zhang presented a poster pitch presentation titled Biomineralization of phosphorus during anaerobic treatment of distillery wastewaters. PhD student Yiduo Yao, represented by Prof. Liu Yang, also participated with a poster pitch presentationon The impact of operational variables on the performance and mechanism of the SULFAMMOX process in wastewater treatment. Hengbo Guo, another PhD student, delivered a poster pitch presentationtitled Granular activated carbon integration in anammox reactors: Enhancing performance through microbial extracellular secretions (MESs). Dr. Xin Zou presented a poster titled High ammonia molasses wastewater treatment using a granular sludge-based system.
Beyond presenting their research, Prof. Liu Yang’s team took advantage of the conference to engage in fruitful discussions with representatives from world-class institutions, including The University of Queensland, City University of Hong Kong, Zhejiang University, Penn State University, University of Technology Sydney, Beijing University of Technology, and Harbin Institute of Technology. These interactions have paved the way for potential collaborations, opening doors for future joint research projects and academic exchange.
The conference not only showcased Prof. Liu Yang’s group’s contributions to sustainable wastewater treatment but also strengthened ties with global research institutions, laying the groundwork for future advancements in the field of nutrient recovery and environmental engineering.
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