Researcher's Information

Professor

SODA, Satoshi

Environmental Systems Engineering

Wastewater treatment and resource recovery by using microorganisms and aquatic plants

The purpose of our laboratory is to develop technology for wastewater treatment and resource recovery by exploiting the abilities of microorganisms and aquatic plants. 
(1)  Design and control of the biological wastewater treatment process 
A variety of approaches are used, including the design and operation of the bioreactor, the gene analysis of the microbes, and mathematical models for removing persistent chemicals and toxicants. 
(2)  Wastewater treatment and biomass production using constructed wetlands 
We are surveying the constructed wetlands for treating landfill leachate in Southeast Asia. We are also testing the approach of converting the plant biomass that grows in a constructed wetland into biofuels and biomaterials. 
(3)  Environmental assessment for developing sustainable wastewater treatment processes 
By the introduction of a variety of energy-saving and energy-generating technologies, we are exploring the design of future sustainable wastewater treatment process.
  • A lab-scale membrane bioreactor for removing persistent chemicals

  • Landfill leachate treatment using lab-scale constructed wetlands