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Mengqi Zhu

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Über mich

After pursuing my BSc and MSc in Environmental Engineering, I embarked on my PhD journey in October 2023, under the supervision of by Dr. Nicolas Derlon and Prof. Eberhard Morgenroth. Alongside my research on activated sludge and wastewater treatment, I am also interested in digital transformation in the water sector and navigating the joys (and occasional headaches) of data management in environmental research.

PhD Project

My PhD research focuses on advancing the development of Densified Activated Sludge (DAS) in Sequencing Batch Reactors (SBRs) for sustainable municipal wastewater treatment. My work spans from fundamental mechanisms to practical applications, integrating both experimental and modeling approaches. Specifically, I study (1) how the composition of DAS impacts settleability, microbial activity, and system design; (2) explore aeration strategies to optimize the system for enhanced total nitrogen removal while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions; (3) examine the practical implementation of DAS-SBRs under various scenarios. The research aims at providing scientific insights on intensified biological treatment processes and supporting technological innovation.

Curriculum Vitae

2023 - now PhD student, Process Engineering, Eawag
2022 - 2023 Research assistant, Process Engineering, Eawag
2021 (4 months) Research assistant, Urban Water Management, Eawag
2019 - 2022 Master of Science, Environmental Engineering, ETH Zurich
2015 - 2019 Bachelor's degree, Environmental Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University

Adresse

E-Mail: mengqi.zhu@eawag.ch
Telefon: +41 58 765 5259
Fax: +41 58 765 5802
Adresse: Eawag
Überlandstrasse 133
8600 Dübendorf
Büro: BU B03

Forschungsschwerpunkte

  • Densified Activated Sludge (DAS)
  • Biofilm and granules
  • Process design
  • Mathematical modelling
  • Wastewater treatment