8.6.2011, klo 8.30 - 16.00

Developing Future Water technologies - Membranes

Dipoli, Otakaari 24, Otaniemi, Espoo

VTT spearhead programme Green Solutions for Water and Waste organises together with Tekes Water Programme a seminar on future water technologies with emphasis on the membranes. The morning session is dedicated to contributions from leading international experts, whereas the afternoon will provide an insight in membrane applications and potential in water intensive industries.

Program

Registrations before 6th of June through internet: http://www.webropolsurveys.com//S/5BD22DA2BA8CCB5C.par

Presentations

Opening, Anne-Christine Ritschkoff, Executive Vice President Strategic Research, VTT

The view from Silicon Valley on Future water technologies, markets and investments opportunities,
Dr. Burton Lee, Director, European Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Stanford University

Improving membrane cost / performance, Dr. Albert Jansen, TNO, Netherlands

Membrane technology for water and energy applications,
Prof. Tang Chyang, NTU - Nanyang Technological University Singapore

The global water industry, Dr. Kaj Jansson, Kemira Oyj

Possibilities and challenges of membrane technology in the new Biofore industry Manager,
Environmental Services, Dr Jutta Nuortila – Jokinen, UPM

Effluent treatment in metal and mining industry - Where do membranes fit in?,
Senior Products & Process Solutions Specialist Jukka Tanninen, Outotec

Opticycle your pulp and paper process, Product manager Pasi Nurminen, Metso

Membrane applications in the energy sector – an expert service provider point of view,
Maija Vidqvist, Managing Director, Teollisuuden Vesi Oy - Industrial Water Ltd.

Development of membrane materials, Dr. Rod Komlenic, Ahlstrom

VTT approach for membrane research, Dr. J. Sarlin, VTT

Future R & D needs in membrane technologies,
Dr. Mari Kallioinen, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Lappeenranta University of Technology

Funding opportunities, Heli Karjalainen, Senior Technology Advisor, Tekes