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BERLIN
CASABLANCA
MUNICH
WATER OXIDATION & REDUCTION I

Moderator: Gary Hunter

VALIDATION

Moderator: Oliver Lawal

AIR & SURFACES I

Moderator: Sara Beck

9:00 - 9:20 AM
UV/SO32-/I- Advanced reduction of PFAS for drinking water treatment
Roberta Hofman-Caris, KWR Water Research Institute
Twenty Years at the Portland UV Validation Facility
Mark Heath, Carollo Engineers
Development of a Standardized Method for Quantifying Polymer Material Degradation as a function of UV-C Light Exposure: IUVA Task Force Results Update
Nabiha Ben Sedrine, Castros SA
9:20 - 9:40 AM
Efficiency and Mechanism of UV-based Intermittent Reductive/Oxidative Defluorination of PFOA&PFOS
Shuhao Liu, Wageningen University and Research
Choice of test microorganism in European Test Protocols for UVC LED Systems
Daniel Santos, Crystal IS
Characterizing the UV (222) Inactivation of Common Indoor Airborne Allergens
Mark Hernandez, University of Colorado
9:40 - 10:00 AM
 
Advancements in Biodosimetric Testing: Transitioning from Set-Point to Matrix Approach in Upcoming DIN Standards for MP and LED UV Systems
Tim Schwarzenberger, TZW:DVGW-Technologiezentrum Wasser
Quantitative Assessments of ASHRAE 241 Conformance and the Contributions of GUV Systems
Ernest R. Blatchley III, Purdue University
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Break in Foyer Bar, Visit Exhibits in Geneva Room
WATER OXIDATION & REDUCTION II

Moderator: Gary Hunter

NOVEL WATER TREATMENT SCIENCE & STANDARDS

Moderator: Maggie Busse

AIR & SURFACES II

Moderator: Matthew Hardwick

10:30 - 10:50 AM
Results From Months of Continuous Operation of Pilot-scale Quenching of Hydrogen Peroxide with Iron Oxide Catalyst
Olya Keen, UNC Charlotte
Synergistic Interactions of UVC and UVB Wavelengths in UV-LED Batch and Flow Systems for Enhanced Microbial Inactivation
Hadas Mamane, Tel Aviv University
Analysis of the SARS-CoV-2 Inactivation Mechanism Using Violet-blue Light (405 nm)
Davide Amodeo, University of Sienna
10:50 - 11:10 AM
Low-Wavelength UV Advanced Oxidation for Accelerated Micropollutant Abatement in Water Reuse
Karl Linden, University of Colorado Boulder
Theoretical and Numerical Analysis of the Combined Variable Approach for Nonlinear Inactivation Kinetics
Danmei Chen, University of Toronto
Static Ultra Thin Film Reactors Mimic Conditions for the UV Inactivation Behavior of Airborne Bacteria and Phage
Mark Hernandez, University of Colorado
11:10 - 11:30 AM
UV-Based Advanced Reduction of PFAS: Navigating the Impact of Common Water Constituents
Madjid Mohseni, The University of British Columbia
Rethinking Photochemical Kinetic Basis: Volumetric Incident Photon Flux Instead of Fluence Rate
Mengkai Li, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences
UV-C Disinfection for Microbial Control in Gyms
Poliana Mendes de Souza, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic
11:30 - 11:50 AM
Unveiling the Fate and Chemical Transformation of Organics by UV/H2O2-BAC in Different Seasons During Treating Micro-polluted Surface Water
Wenjun Sun, Tsinghua University
MS2 Inactivtion Kinetics and Considerations for Validation
Ian Mayor-Smith, University of Brighton
Efficacy of a Duct-Mounted UV-C Air Cleaner in Reducing Airborne Bioaerosols: Standalone and Combined Performance with Mechanical Filtration 
John Ryan, Airmid Healthgroup Ltd.
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch in Citrus Restaurant
WATER OXIDATION & REDUCTION III

Moderator: Gary Hunter

WATER DISINFECTION SCIENCE

Moderator: Regina Sommer

AIR & SURFACES III

Moderator: Mengkai Li

1:00 - 1:20 PM
Efficacy Evaluation and Operation Optimization of UV-AOPs for Micropollutant Removal in Practical Waters
Yanyan Huang, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences
Complete UVC Inactivation Spectra for Waterborne Human and Simian Rotavirus
Sam Kamal, Trojan Technologies 
IUVA UV Monitoring Taskforce Introduction
Tatiana Koutchma, UV4Good
1:20 - 1:40 PM
Vacuum UV processes for PFAS Abatement and the Impact of Chloride
Yicheng Wang, Wetsus & University of Girona
Inactivation of Biofilm-bound Opportunistic Pathogens in Water Distribution Systems with UV LEDs
Karl Linden, University of Colorado Boulder
Enhancing UV Disinfection Efficacy through Real-Time Online Monitoring of UV Sources and Environmental Parameters
Neil Avner Cikurel, RND AR-GE Tasarim Makine. San. Tic. Ltd. Sti.
1:40 - 2:00 PM
Far-UVC for Superior Photo-reductive Degradation and Dehalogenation of Halogenated Organic Compounds
Yujia Nong, Tsinghua University
Wavelength Sonata: Orchestrating UVC Light for Effective Bacterial Inactivation
João Filipe Soares Sério, iBET
Disinfection Efficacy Assessment of Pulsed Xenon Lamp Disinfection Robot in High-Speed Rail Compartments
Sun Zhengchun, Beijing Shijitan Hospital
2:00 - 2:20 PM
Understanding Water Characteristics and UV Equipment Variables when Applying UV Advanced Oxidation for Groundwater Remediation
Steve McDermid, Trojan Technologies
The Use of UVC-LEDs to Inactivate Bacteria and Phytoplankton in Ballast Water
Leonardo Romero-Martinez, University of Cadiz
A Blueprint for Far-UVC in Pandemic Defense
James Montavon, Blueprint Biosecurity
2:20 - 2:40 PM
 
Suppression of Photoreactivation of E. coli by Excimer Far-UV Light (222 nm) Via Damage to Multiple Targets
Zibo Jing, Tsinghua Schenzhen International Graduate School
 
2:40 - 3:20 PM
Break and Posters in Foyer Bar, Visit Exhibits in Geneva Room
WATER REUSE

Moderator: Hadas Mamane

NOVEL WATER APPLICATIONS & SCIENCE

Moderator: Jess Bennett

MEDICAL I

Moderator: Steph Gora

3:20 - 3:40 PM
Guidelines for UV Technologies for Potable Reuse
Traci Brooks, Carollo Engineer
Impact of Pump Fluctuations on Low Reynolds Number Flow for Solar Drinking Water Disinfection
Abigail Zajaczkowski, Penn State University
Evaluation of Disinfection effect of High‐Energy Pulse Ultraviolet Disinfection Equipment in Medical Institution Settings
Zhengchun Sun, Beijing Shijitan Hospital
3:40 - 4:00 PM
Exploring Optimal Chlorine Dose for UV-Chlorine in Presence of Ammonia for Treated Wastewater Reuse: Cost-Competitiveness and Kinetic Modeling 
Mounir Ayadi, University of Poitiers
Optimizing 185 nm Output in Low-Pressure Mercury Lamps: Key Design Considerations and Trade-offs
Daniel Spicer, Light Sources Inc. Lighttech Kft.
Radiant Solutions: Battling Nosocomial Infections and Antibiotic Resistance with UV Light Emitting Diodes
Carolina Santos, iBET - Instituto de Biologia Experimental et Tecnol
4:00 - 4:20 PM
Lessons Learned Over 17 Years of UV Non-Potable Reuse Spot-Check Bioassays
Allan Archer, Trojan Technologies
Data-centric AI and Synthetic Augmentation for UV LED Disifnection of Wastewater Effluent in Low-Resource and Humanitarian Contexts
Sara Beck, University of British Columbia
Next-Gen UV Irradiation: Mitigating Surgical Site and Wound Infection Risk - Part 1: Wavelength-Specific UV Microbial Inactivation
Karl G. Linden PhD, XCMR Inc.
4:20 - 4:40 PM
Challenges Designing UV Disinfection for Non-potable Reuse According to EU 2020/741
Steffen Rueting, Xylem Water Solutions Herford GmbH
Case Studies and Future Outlook: Large-scale Water and Wastewater Treatment Using UV LED Technology
Galina Shevyrina, Aquisense
Next-Gen UV Irradiation: Mitigating Surgical Site and Wound Infection Risk - Part 2: Pre-Clinical Models of UV Disinfection
Benjamin Robertson, XCMR Inc.
4:40 - 5:00 PM
Kinetic Modelling for the Design and Control of Full-scale UV-Chlorine AOP in Potable Reuse Applications
Steffen Rueting, Xylem Water Solutions Herford GmbH
Next-Generation Water Disinfection: Unlocking the Potential of UV-LED Solutions
Babak Adeli, Watersprint
Next-Gen UV Irradiation: Mitigating Surgical Site and Wound Infection Risk - Part 3: Real World Usability of UV for Infection Prevention
Christopher Jones, XCMR Inc.
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