Our Major Research Objectives:

New generation thin-film composite (TFC) membrane development for RO, NF, FO processes

Surface modified and layered membrane fabrication for better selectivity for MD and UF membranes

Modules: Spiral and hollow-fiber, and hybrid configurations for desalination and wastewater treatment

Innovative pretreatment strategies for desalination

New technologies for membrane-based desalination

Membrane deposal and reuse

Mathematical and quantum chemical modelling of membranes

Brine management and resource recovery

Life cycle analysis of developed systems

Pilot scale long term performance of best performing membranes for desalination and wastewater treatment