Inaugural lecture – Daniel Hellström

Welcome to Daniel Hellström's inaugural lecture as Adjunct Professor at the Division of Water Environment Technology, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering. 

Abstract

Research for Healthy Drinking Water

Chalmers University has a long-standing and active tradition of applied research that has been and continues to be beneficial for water utilities, including Norrvatten, in their mission to deliver healthy drinking water. Methods and tools developed through Chalmers' research include advanced microbial risk analysis (QMRA), support in complex decision-making processes through more structured multi-criteria analysis (e.g. WISER), and methods for analysing water supply security and assessing which investments are cost-effective for enhancing water supply security.

Chalmers is also a driving force in research on how Water Safety Plans can be implemented in Sweden. From a drinking water perspective, Chalmers' role as a leading organization within the national research program DRICKS, which brings together leading researchers and practitioners, is vital. The research within DRICKS includes most aspect concerning water supply, for example better understanding of microbiology in drinking water supply systems and better tools for managing chemical risks.

Bio

The adjunct professorship is funded by Structorstiftelsen, The Structor Foundation.