PhD in Waste Treatment Analysis

This research project, part of the Gates Foundation’s global health initiative, involves detailed chemical and biological analysis of liquid and solid waste from innovative toilet systems./nStudents will handle real human waste samples to develop robust protocols for solid and liquid waste characterization, microbial profiling, and safety validation, including pathogen screening./nFocus areas include evaluating treatment efficiency, verifying compliance with ISO 30500, assessing nutrient recovery, and identifying potential environmental and health risks./nCranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships is creating leaders in technology and management globally.