Partnering with industries to develop technologies to solve energy and environmental challenges

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Dr. Gopal Achari

Professor of Civil Engineering
University of Calgary

Industry-Focused Research

Applied environmental technologies validated through real-world projects.

Environmental engineering research in progress

Problem-driven research

Research focused on solving real-world environmental and engineering challenges through applied science.

Research team planning a treatment project

Fast project start-up

Rapid project mobilization and early-stage feasibility to accelerate timelines.

Secure environmental research data

Confidential & IP-aware

We protect intellectual property and work under confidentiality agreements.

Advanced water-treatment research facility

Access to advanced facilities

Leverage lab and pilot-scale facilities for rapid validation and scale-up.

Environmental engineering research in progress

Problem-driven research

Research focused on solving real-world environmental and engineering challenges through applied science.

Research team planning a treatment project

Fast project start-up

Rapid project mobilization and early-stage feasibility to accelerate timelines.

Secure environmental research data

Confidential & IP-aware

We protect intellectual property and work under confidentiality agreements.

Advanced water-treatment research facility

Access to advanced facilities

Leverage lab and pilot-scale facilities for rapid validation and scale-up.

Research Areas

Applied environmental research translated into real-world solutions, pilot validation, and industry collaboration.

Emerging Contaminant Removal

Research focused on advanced processes for removing contaminants of emerging concern from water systems.

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Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Developed practical treatment approaches validated through pilot-scale studies and collaboration with industry partners.

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Wastewater Disinfection & Monitoring

Applied research in pathogen monitoring and advanced disinfection technologies for public and environmental safety.

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Low-Energy Treatment Technologies

Innovative low-energy and LED-based treatment systems designed for sustainable environmental applications.

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AI & Data-Driven Environmental Modeling

Machine learning and optimization approaches supporting smarter environmental system design and decision-making.

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Trusted Through Industry & Research Partnerships

We collaborate with industry and municipal partners to translate research into practical, field-tested solutions that deliver measurable value and reduce technical risk.

Environmental research activity in the laboratory

NSERC Funded Research

Competitive national grants supporting fundamental and applied research.

Collaborative environmental engineering research

MITACS Collaborations

Industry-academic internships and collaborative research projects.

Municipal and industrial wastewater partnership

Municipal & Industry Projects

Applied pilots and field trials with municipal and industrial partners.

Field-tested environmental treatment technology

Field-Tested Technologies

Validated solutions with performance data and operational experience.

Environmental research activity in the laboratory

NSERC Funded Research

Competitive national grants supporting fundamental and applied research.

Collaborative environmental engineering research

MITACS Collaborations

Industry-academic internships and collaborative research projects.

Municipal and industrial wastewater partnership

Municipal & Industry Projects

Applied pilots and field trials with municipal and industrial partners.

Field-tested environmental treatment technology

Field-Tested Technologies

Validated solutions with performance data and operational experience.

70+

Peer-Reviewed Publications

25+

Industry & Research Grants

Field-Tested

Environmental Technologies

Industry

Adopted Solutions

How Industry Engagement Works

1

Initial Discussion

Share your challenge in plain language. We focus on understanding the real-world problem and objectives.

2

Scoped Proposal

A clear project scope is defined with timelines, deliverables, and flexible engagement options.

3

Project Start

Rapid onboarding with research moving from lab to pilot scale — designed to reduce delays and risk.

Industry-Focused Research With Real-World Impact

Our research has led to practical environmental solutions adopted by industry and municipal partners, including treatment technologies validated through field trials and commercialization pathways.

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We collaborate with industry partners to develop practical, sponsor-funded research solutions — from concept to pilot scale.

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