Mastering microbes and membranes at the Institute for Water Innovation
When companies in the water sector want an R&D partner at the University of Toronto, they turn to the Institute for Water Innovation (IWI). Established in 2015, the research collective focuses on solving big water issues — from managing tailing ponds in the oil sands to designing wetlands that can remove stubborn contaminants. As manager of the IWI, Mandeep Singh Rayat serves as a kind of concierge, linking industrial partners with researchers in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering [...]
The Urban Water Research Centre at Toronto Metropolitan University: transdisciplinary from the get-go
Angela Murphy believes the best way to solve complex issues is by bringing people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to the table. “The largest problems are multifaceted and cannot be solved with too narrow a viewpoint,” says Murphy, director of the Urban Water Research Centre. That’s why the centre — located at Toronto Metropolitan University formerly known as Ryerson — has assembled 40 experts across six different faculties and 13 departments. Together, they’re tackling big, urgent [...]
Community Rules & Etiquette – Water Leadership and Innovation Action Forum
Etiquette and Moderation of the Water Leadership and Innovation Action Forum Welcome to OWC's Water Leadership and Innovation Action Forum! Thank you for joining our community of water professionals from institutions, industries, and municipalities. To ensure that all members of this community have the best experience, we have developed some guidelines for participation. By joining the Water Leadership and Innovation Action Forum on LinkedIn, you are agreeing that you have read, and will adhere to the [...]