OWC Water Industry Academy

OWC Water Industry Academy gives individuals from all areas and levels of the water industry the opportunity to learn about a variety of topics and technologies related to water. Courses may consist of either a single or series of sessions. All courses are designed and presented by either academic or industry experts.

Upcoming Academies

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Previous Academies

Season 1:

Emerging Trends in Water & Wastewater Treatment

Instructor: Zamir Alam, Ph.D., P.Eng., Senior Program Manager, SUEZ Water technologies & Solutions

Season 2:

Water and Wastewater Modelling Series

1. “What’s the big deal with process simulation software? An overview of its use in practice”

Instructor: Dwight Houweling, Ph.D., P.Eng., Principal Process Engineer, Dynamita North America

2. Process and Energy Modelling for Optimal Operation of Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Instructor: Spencer Snowling, P.Eng., Ph.D., Director, Water Digital Solutions, Hatch

3. BioWin Simulation for Evaluating Energy and Operation Costs

Instructor 1: Daniela Conidi, Ph.D., P. Eng., Senior Process Engineer, EnviroSim Associates Ltd.

Instructor 2: Gillian Burger, MASc., P.Eng., Senior Process Engineer, EnviroSim Associates Ltd.

Wastewater Series

4. Application of Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor for Nutrients Removal in Mainstream and Sidestream

Instructor: Zebo Long, Ph.D., Senior Researcher, Suez Water Technologies and Solutions

Drinking Water Series

5. Low-Pressure Membranes in Drinking Water and Water Reuse Applications

Instructor: Daniella Mosqueda, P.Eng., Ph.D., Process & Energy Specialist, South Peel Water Facilities, Ontario Clean Water Agency

6. Disinfection Strategies for Water and Wastewater: From Pathogens Inactivation to Advanced Process Control

Instructor: Domenico Santoro, Ph.D., Sr. Manager Research and Innovation, USP Technologies

7. Data Management in Drinking Water Treatment and Transmission

Instructor: Xiaohui Jin, P.Eng., Ph.D., Process & Energy Specialist, South Peel Water Facilities, Ontario Clean Water Agency

Asset Management Series

8. Digital Transformation and Utility Asset Management

Instructor: Michele Samuels, M.Eng., MBA, P.Eng. Global Practice Manager – Asset Performance, Xylem