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GBM-CLIMPACT: Development of an end-to-end modeling and analysis toolset to assess climate impact and readiness of water sector in the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna basins

Canadian PI: Dr. Martyn Clark                                   Canadian Institution: University of Saskacthewan Indian PI: Dr. Manabendra Saharia Indian Institution: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi Project Summary:…

Use of deep learning models to understand the impact of climate and land use changes on future groundwater resources, with a focus on data scarce regions.

Canadian PI: Dr. Jan Franklin Adamowski                                             Canadian Institution: Mcgill University Indian PI: Dr. R.Maheswaran Rathinasamy Indian Institution: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad Project Summary:…

Machine learning methods for water quality estimation and control in water resource recovery facilities: Towards Circular Economy and Sustainability

Canadian PI: Dr. Peter Vanrolleghem                      Canadian Institution: Université Laval Indian PI: Dr. Seshagiri Rao Ambati Indian Institution: Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) Project…

Climate change impacts on the riverine thermal and flow environments under diverse climates of India and Canada

Canadian PI: Dr. Taha Ouarda                                   Canadian Institution: Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) Indian PI: Dr. Shaik Rehana Indian Institution: International Institute of Information…

Reconfigurable platform for rapid autonomous quantification of pathogens in wastewater using PCB electrode-based assays

Canadian PI: Dr. Richa Pandey                                  Canadian Institution: University of Calgary Indian PI: Dr. Siddharth Tallur Indian Institution: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay Project Summary:…

Phosphorous Recovery from Wastewater for Safeguarding Global Phosphorous Sustainability and Food Security: Denitrifying Phosphorous Accumulating Organisms (DPAOs) have the Merits.

Canadian PI: Dr. Qiuyan Yuan                                   Canadian Institution: University of Manitoba Indian PI: Dr. Prangya Ranjan Rout Indian Institution: Thapar Institute of Engineering Technology Project Summary:…

Next generation epidemiological models for accurate predictions of future pandemic waves: integrating sewer simulations with public health information using machine-learning algorithms

Canadian PI: Dr. Ajay Ray                                                          Canadian Institution: Western University Indian PI: Dr. Sridharakumar Narasimhan Indian Institution: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Project Summary: Wastewater-based…

Testing and Upscaling Phytoremediation Technology in Real-World Conditions

This technology deployment will establish and evaluate phytoremediation technology and explore the social acceptability of this technology by local communities. Four sites have been targeted…

Contaminated Land Reclamation Using Hybrid Absorbable Landscape And Native Plant Species

Many of the earth’s natural resources are subjected to heavy pollution, posing a major problem worldwide. When looking at potential solutions to these issues, it…

A Floating Treatment Wetland System for Removing Contaminants from Rivers and Streams using a Biomimicry Approach

This project aims to inspire stakeholders to adopt simple, sustainable and effective technologies for wastewater treatment and to promote the safe use of wastewater for agriculture.…

A High Performance Advanced Septic (HPAS) System for Villages and Roadside Restaurants

Proper treatment of wastewater remains a challenge in many parts of the world, especially in small villages. This leads to toxic contamination of water sources…

Energy and Water Disaggregation for Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring in Buildings

ABOUT THE PROJECT The research proposes to improve sustainability in water and energy through improved non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM). Specifically, the project aims to improve…

Quantum Dot Solar Panels for Water Treatment in Remote Settings

ABOUT THE PROJECT This research project seeks to develop innovative solar energy to support water treatment in remote and low resource settings. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (November 2016) RESEARCH ABSTRACT This project…

An Innovative Green Technology for Treating Municipal and Industrial Wastewater Entering Rivers and Streams

ABOUT THE PROJECT This research project seeks to bring together biomass based biochars and hydrochars from rice husk waste product to remove heavy metals and other contaminants from industrial…

Development of Capacitive Deionization Technology for Point-of-Use Water Purification

ABOUT THE PROJECT This research project seeks to develop a new CDI (Capacitive Deionization Technology) water purification system for point-of-use applications and replace the widely used, but…

An Innovative Sustainable Biotechnology for Resource Recovery from Wastewater Streams Using Microwave Enhanced Advanced Oxidation with Algae

ABOUT THE PROJECT This research program will seek to develop an economically viable, technologically feasible process to improve and enhance resources and energy recovery from municipal…

Biomonitoring of Water Quality in Relation to Human Health Using Biosensors and Improvements through Nanoparticle Based Purification Systems

ABOUT THE PROJECT This project strives to identify some of the key water borne pathogens in Indian and Canadian water bodies, and to deploy a novel…

Development of a Low-Cost Water Monitoring Kit for Multiplex Heavy Metal Detection Based on Aptamer Sensors

ABOUT THE PROJECT This project aims to develop a novel detection technology that is suitable for routine monitoring at low-resource setting. The project will focus on…

A Study of Technology and Financial Appropriateness of Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in Selected Cities of India

ABOUT THE PROJECT This project aims to study the type and appropriateness of water and waste water technologies available to cities and towns in India and…

Compact High-Rate Water Treatment Systems for Small Communities

ABOUT THE PROJECT This project aims to develop a high-rate water treatment system for rural and remote regions and communities. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (November 2016) PROJECT UPDATE (April…

Direct Cryptosporidium Detection for Developed and Developing Nations

ABOUT THE PROJECT This project strives to develop a rapid and robust sensor technology to identify Cryptosporidium, a pathogen found in water in Canada and India. NOTABLE…

Microfabricated, low-cost, high-sensitivity chlorine and pH sensor systems for water quality monitoring

ABOUT THE PROJECT This project will develop a low cost sensor that can easily determine the effect of chlorine as a disinfection strategy for highly contaminated…

Handheld P-LAPS Pathogen Detector

ABOUT THE PROJECT This project will develop a handheld device to detect E-Coli in water and help communities understand when drinking water is contaminated. NOTABLE…

High Quality Portable Water for Small/Remote Communities in Canada and India

A Nanotechnology Enabled Device for the Detection of Harmful Bacteria in Drinking Water

ABOUT THE PROJECT This project is aiming to bring cleaner water to communities through the creation of an easy-to-use device to detect harmful bacteria. The device…

Development of an ICT Platform for Water Quality Monitoring

ABOUT THE PROJECT The research program is designed to develop an ICT (information and communication technologies) platform for monitoring and assessment of drinking water. NOTABLE…