📍 Ancona, Italy – February 1, 2025
The 4th SMART4ENV Winter School & Workshop, held from January 27-31, 2025, at Marche Polytechnic University (UNIVPM) in Ancona, Italy, successfully brought together leading researchers, students, and industry professionals to explore smart environmental solutions (SES) for climate change adaptation.
This week-long event, organized by the SIMAU and DICEA Departments at UNIVPM, provided a dynamic platform for participants to engage in expert-led discussions, technical workshops, and field visits, reinforcing the importance of innovative research in water and coastal management.
Key Highlights
🔹 Day 1: Inauguration & Research Presentations
Experts from the WWEELAB group introduced cutting-edge research on SES applications for water and wastewater management, featuring:
✔️ Prof. Francesco Fatone PhD
✔️ Prof. Anna Laura Eusebi PhD
✔️ Prof. Massimiliano Sgroi PhD
✔️ Eng. Alessia Foglia PhD
🔹 Day 2: Hands-On Training in Wastewater Treatment
Participants gained practical experience in advanced oxidation, biomethane potential tests, and respirometric analysis, led by:
✔️ Dr. Alessia Foglia
✔️ Dr. Daniele Caterino
✔️ Dr. Federica Simonetti
✔️ Dr. Ali Hydar
✔️ Dr. Salman N.
🔹 Day 3: Technical Visit to Jesi Wastewater Treatment Plant
A field trip to Jesi’s wastewater treatment facilities provided valuable insights into nature-based solutions and pilot-scale innovations, guided by:
✔️ Eng. Alessia Foglia PhD
✔️ Eng. Nicolò Ciuccoli PhD
✔️ Vivaservizi Spa expert
🔹 Day 4: Climate Change & Digital Solutions for Water Management
Speakers highlighted climate resilience strategies, coastal flooding risks, and digital wastewater treatment technologies, featuring:
✔️ Prof. Maurizio Brocchini PhD (ADRIACLIM Project)
✔️ Eng. Lorenzo Melito PhD (CASCADE Project)
✔️ Eng. Nicolò Ciuccoli PhD (SES Digital Solutions)
✔️ Eng. Ali Hydar (BIOWIN & WEST Wastewater Modeling)
A Step Towards Sustainable Solutions
The 4th SMART4ENV Winter School & Workshop demonstrated the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing climate challenges. Special participation from Turkish researchers further enriched the exchange of knowledge, fostering international cooperation in sustainable water management.
🌍 As the world faces increasing climate risks, initiatives like SMART4ENV are essential to drive impactful research and technological advancements.
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