Water covers most of our planet, but only about 3% of it is drinkable and hard to reach for many populations. Researchers are working on energy-efficient processes to separate freshwater from seawater. Mechanical engineer Alaa Adel Ibrahim’s research focuses on a process called membrane distillation, a newer technique that uses heat and special filters.

Did you know that half of the water we use for drinking and irrigation comes from underneath the earth? In this video, Doctoral researcher Sona Salehian Ghamsari explores how satellite data and computer models work together to uncover the hidden world of underground water.

In this video doctoral researcher Ghada Ben Othman showcases how AI models can enhance data collection in clinical environments by addressing challenges such as sensor disconnections and noisy or sparse data.

In this video doctoral researcher Fernanda Muniz Sacco presents a nature-based solution (NBS) to remove personal care products (PCPs) from greywater (GW) as a decentralised solution for wastewater treatment. In addition, by doing so, potable water can be saved by recycling water in sustainable buildings for non-drinking purposes.

In this video doctoral researcher Anna Tokareva explores the potential to reduce CO2 emissions in concrete production by incorporating demolition waste, while also enhancing the material’s durability.

In this video, doctoral researcher Laura Weiter highlights the different classifications of water filtration and demonstrates a filter modification that is designed to filter microplastics out of the water more efficiently.

In this video, doctoral researcher Damian Mingo Ndiwago explores how to choose the best model to forecast severe hydrological events like floods.

The 8xav¸£Àûµ¼º½ of Luxembourg organises each year the mathematical careers day. It is a great opportunity for students to get an idea of the variety of jobs and exchange with alumni and potential recruiters.

A round table with mathematicians working now in administration, education, finance, industry or research enables to exchange about the skills needed, the job market and to give advice to future graduates.

On the occasion of the national event Portes Ouvertes Luxembourg, the Department of Engineering opens its laboratories to the general public.

Visitors can discover the cutting-edge equipment, attend amazing experiments, exchange with students and researchers. They could for instance watch 3D printers in action, learn the principles of laser manufacturing, play with industrial robots and drones and understand wastewater treatment.