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​We are pleased to share that Maharshi Patel represented our department at the 7th DESAL-2025 Conference, presenting the poster titled “Meeting the Challenge: Understanding the Effects of Surface-Patterning on Hydrodynamics.”
During the conference, Maharshi Patell delivered a poster pitch and received the Best Poster Pitch Award for his work.

Congratulations on his achievement and for contributing valuable insights to the field of membrane technology.

14^th IWA International Conference on Water Reclamation and Water Reuse

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We had the pleasure of participating in the 14^th IWA International Conference on Water Reclamation and Water Reuse in Cape Town, South Africa. This event brought together global experts to discuss innovative solutions for water reuse and resilience.

During the conference, we presented our latest findings:

1. Maximilian Werner presented his work on comparing various reuse options based on the implemented technologies, including MBR, MBR combined with ozonation (HYFIVE project), and MBR integrated with reverse osmosis (RO).
2. Stefan Panglisch discussed our ongoing project, MAMDIWAS, which focuses on the sustainable treatment of mining-influenced water in collaboration with our South African partners. This project aims to transform mining-influenced water into a valuable resource, improving water security and supporting local communities in South Africa.
3. Maritn Futterlieb presented new approaches to integrating RO into potable reuse schemes—not only for water reuse but also for the recovery of valuable nutrients and energy.

Additionally, we participated in insightful excursions to a wastewater treatment plant and a waterworks facility that is currently undergoing upgrades for future potable reuse.

The conference was an inspiring platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration, reinforcing the importance of innovative water management solutions. We are excited to continue contributing to sustainable water reuse practices! 🌍💧

Why study MTW³ in Duisburg?

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​​The chair is part of the IEUV Institute for Energy and Environmental Process Engineering.

Our themes of interest in research and teaching are linked to the global water crisis and its resulting challenges. The key competences in research are membrane filtration and adsorption. We employ our competences to investigate 3 research fields: Exploitation of contaminated water resources, process optimization/simulation and circular economy.

The ongoing technological development calls for skilled engineers capable to operate in a responsible way within the field of water economy which becomes more complex every day. For this reason, we created in 2008 the international ISE master study program “Management and Technology of Water and Waste Water MTW³ “. Since then we supervised students from 28 countries and prepared them to their tasks as water specialists. In 2015 the student group AquaSmarTech was founded which helps to connect students and answers to numerous questions within the study program and also abroad.

We cooperate closely with the IWW Water Centre and the ZWU Centre for Water and Environmental Research. Furthermore, a wide network of industrial partners enables students to experience practical application of their knowledge during a practical work, bachelor or master thesis.

For questions and comments concerning this website please contact:   Grit Hoffmann

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Chair for Mechanical Process Engineering / Water Technology

Chair holder
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Panglisch (Room MF 162)
Tel.: +49 (0)203/379-3477
Fax.: +49 (0)203/379-3017
E-Mail: stefan.panglisch@uni-due.de 

Contact:                                                           
M. Sc. Grit Hoffmann (Room MF 163)                                 
Tel.: +49 (0)203/379-3954                               
Fax.: +49 (0)203/379-3017                        
E-Mail:   Grit Hoffmann 

Secretary
Heike Rosum
Tel.: +49 (0)203/379-4373
Fax.: +49 (0)203/379-3017
E-Mail: heike.rosum@uni-due.de

Address:
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Fakultät für Ingenieurwissenschaften, Abteilung Maschinenbau und Verfahrenstechnik
Lehrstuhl für Mechanische Verfahrenstechnik / Wassertechnik (MVT / WT)
Lotharstrasse 1
47057 Duisburg