The conception of new, innovative supply and disposal concepts based on the latest technological possibilities is of outstanding importance in order to exploit the potential of anthropogenic resources more effectively in the future. 

The focus of our professorship is research into the development of processes for the utilization of raw material and energy contents that are bound in wastewater. This includes, for example, the recovery of phosphorus, nitrogen and iodine from wastewater and sewage sludge. In addition, technologies for water reuse, the removal of new types of pollutants from municipal and industrial wastewater and urban infrastructure elements are being further developed. In line with the Bauhaus concept, our research work is interdisciplinary, cross-faculty and project-oriented.

The Urban Water Management specialization is part of the Master's degree course in Environmental Engineering and, due to its wide range of topics, offers many cross-sectoral links to energy and recycling management, as well as emission control and geotechnics. Our students gain a broad range of specialist knowledge within the water sector, such as drinking water treatment, integrated urban drainage, wastewater treatment and the operation and repair of sewer systems. This enables Weimar students to solve complex engineering problems and take responsibility for our society and infrastructure. The teaching program is supported by extensive excursions and group work as well as accompanying research activities for students.

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Silvio Beier with team