Research Focus

Guided by the principles of integrating fundamental applied research, with robust translative engineering, to uncover innovative and integrated solutions for modern water and environmental challenges. NEWRI’s research is ranked among top global organizations in environment & water technology.  Our focused capabilities can be outlined by our core research in these domains; Membrane Technology, Biotechnology & Bioprocesses, Resource Recovery, Environmental Chemistry and Materials, and Modelling & AI Machine Learning. 


NEWRI domains

NEWRI's research domains

At the foundation, our fundamental scientific research provides the basis for our innovations. NEWRI’s deep research in the 5 domains are integrative and innovative in their respective fields, advancing our cutting edge research to answer national needs and devise practical solutions, such as water safety and desalination, used wastewater and water treatment, food waste management and food safety, MSW management and resource recovery, as well as climate sustainability and change. 

 

Wastewater treatment

Biotechnology and Bioprocesses

Environmental microbiology mimics the biological conversion processes in the environment, keeping the waste water and waste treatment process as natural as possible.
Membrane module, membrane technology

Membrane Technology 

From fouling in the reverse osmosis process to ultra-thin hollow fiber and seawater desalination, membrane technology has a profound impact in the circular water economy, through better membrane technology development.
flooding, modelling & AI

Modelling and Artificial Intelligence (AI) 

Research in Modelling and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning delves deeper into the advancements in technologies for urban planning, water / wastewater management, environmental modelling and climate impact.
resource recovery

Resource Recovery 

Our research in resource recovery strengthens environmental industry's capability in waste and resource management with emphasis on use-inspired R3 (Residues, Resource and Reclamation) research and translation.
sustainable chemistry & materials

Environmental Chemistry and Materials 

Physical and chemical materials for environmental treatment applications towards water technology, environmental / green chemistry and environmental material science.