Arnout D'Haese
Information
My main research focus are transport phenomena of dissolved solutes in and around dense membranes, such as reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membranes. Applications include drinking water production and separation of different solutes from each other. Transport phenomena are studied both experimentally and theoretically, in which both approaches complement each other. A part of my research focuses on the unwanted transport of organic micropollutants (such as PFAS or pesticides) through membranes, including the contribution of small defects to micropollutant transport. Separating different solutes from each other is important in mining and recycling of metals, such as producing lithium from a high salinity brine. In drinking water production, the removal of organic compounds is desired, while leaving the mineral content in place.
I am also involved in projects concerning climate adaptation and resilience of drinking water production, which include technological and techno-economic research, with the goal of safeguarding drinking water production during extended periods of drought.
These projects are executed with relevant industrial and public utility partners.
Contact
E-mail: Arnout.DHaese@UGent.be
Office: 6.023
Phone: +32 (0)9 264 99 10