Young Process Engineer Prize Runner-Up: Olivia Bailey
Olivia Bailey was recently named runner-up in the IChemE Water Special Interest Group 30th Anniversary Young Process Engineer Prize. This prize was created with the aim of engaging and drawing together the young minds of our community. It required the submission of a video presentation, as an individual or a team, on a project or research topic that addresses one or more of the following themes:
- The use of digital technologies and analytics in the water sector
- Managing the growing global water demand /water resilience in cities
- Improved water supply/sanitation in developing countries
- Resource recovery/circular economy
Olivia is a PhD researcher within the Chemical Engineering Department and the Water Innovation & Research Centre (WIRC) at the University of Bath. Her research aims to develop a sustainable design for future sewer systems, focusing on opportunities for water conservation/wastewater concentration and the consequences for the sewerage system. In the video Olivia presents the main benefits and barriers to a low-flow, high concentration sewerage system including more effective resource recovery, heightened treatment efficiency and issues of sedimentation.
Jan Hofman said “Olivia has made a great video. She clearly explains the societal needs to reduce water consumption and how her research relates to the big challenges around water. It is a perfect example of the importance of water research for future generations”.
Olivia received a charitable donation in her name to a water/sanitation charity. Her video entry can be viewed below:
