Master thesis: Reducing N2O Emissions in Wastewater

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Doing your master thesis with us at IVL gives you the opportunity to get a unique insight into our research and our work. It's a chance to learn a lot more in your field of study. We welcome master thesis students every semester.

About the master thesis

Embark on a cutting-edge research project at IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute focusing on environmental sustainability, particularly in mitigating Nitrous Oxide (N2O) emissions from Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs). This thesis offers a rare opportunity to learn about environmental management and sustainability, working closely with experts in the field.

Background

WWTPs play a crucial role in environmental management, but they are also significant contributors to N2O emissions. With Sweden's goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, optimizing N2O control in these facilities is of paramount importance. This thesis will be part of a larger project involving IVL, Svenskt Vatten, and various WWTPs across Sweden.

The Project

This project provides a chance to create a comprehensive understanding of practical control strategies for reducing N2O emissions in WWTPs. It will involve a detailed literature review, international knowledge exchange, practical implementation of strategies, and effective communication of findings. The thesis will contribute to creating a decision tree model that helps identify the most effective strategies for specific WWTPs.

Research Focus Areas:

1. Literature Review and Knowledge Formation: Examine existing research on N2O emissions control in WWTPs, focusing on practical, full-scale implementations and their effectiveness.

2. Correlating N2O Emission Patterns with Operational Parameters: Explore the potential of using decision trees or similar data-driven methods to predict N2O emissions based on operational data from WWTPs.

2. Developing and Analyzing Decision Tree Models for N2O Control: Investigate how decision tree analysis can be tailored to optimize N2O control strategies in diverse WWTP settings.

Your Qualifications

Candidates should have a background or interest
in environmental engineering, wastewater treatment, data analysis, and sustainability. Skills in the following areas are advantageous but not mandatory:

- Data analysis and basic modelling

- Basic knowledge of wastewater treatment

- Basic programming skills (e.g., Python).

- Independent research and collaborative work.

Other Details

- Location: Stockholm is preferable, but Gothenburg is also an option. We are flexible.

- Start Date: January 2023.

- Credits: 30 credits.

- Group Size: 1 or 2 students.
Contact

For questions please contact:

Sina Borzooei
Sina.borzooei@ivl.se
+460107886771

Interested?

Submit your interest by clicking on "Registration of interest" and let's embark on this journey to create sustainable solutions in wastewater management!