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Water, Public Health
and Environmental Engineering

Based in the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds. Pioneering sustainable solutions for global environmental challenges since 2003

Our interdisciplinary approach brings together 25 academics and 50 PhD researchers across five specialised research groups.

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Our Research Groups

Indoor Air

Researching pollutants, ventilation systems, and health impacts of indoor environments.

BioResources

Developing sustainable technologies for resource recovery and circular economy.

Public Health

Addressing environmental health challenges with evidence-based solutions.

Sanitation

Creating sustainable sanitation systems for improved global health outcomes.

Water

Water pathways and solutions.

Upcoming Cake Meetings

April 15, 2025 • 14:00-15:30
Rainbow Session

Microplastics in Urban Water Systems

Join Dr. Sarah Chen as she presents findings from her team's recent study on microplastic contamination in urban water infrastructure and potential remediation strategies.

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May 3, 2025 • 14:00-15:30
Career Tips & Tricks

Publishing in High-Impact Journals

Professor Michael Wong shares insights and strategies for early career researchers to increase their chances of publication in prestigious academic journals.

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Latest News

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March 20, 2025

New Lab Equipment Grant

WPE department secures $1.2M grant for advanced resource recovery lab equipment.

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March 15, 2025

International Collaboration

Partnership with University of Cape Town focuses on sanitation solutions for developing regions.

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March 7, 2025

PhD Student Award

Maria Lopez receives prestigious Young Researcher Award for work on indoor air quality monitoring.

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Latest Publications

Environmental Health Perspectives IF: 9.6

Indoor Air Quality and Cognitive Performance in University Settings: A Longitudinal Study

Wilson, E., Lee, T., Johnson, S., et al.

March 2025

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Water Research IF: 11.2

Microplastic Removal Efficiency in Advanced Filtration Systems: Comparative Analysis

Park, J., Wong, M., Zhang, L., et al.

February 2025

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Bioresource Technology IF: 9.8

Novel Approaches for Resource Recovery from Waste Streams: Biological Processes and Applications

Wong, M., Hassan, A., Rodriguez, E., et al.

January 2025

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