How can waste be economically repurposed into valuable resources? In this Insight Session, Dr. Farshid Pahlevani will present innovative approaches to reintegrating challenging waste materials into the economy by using them as input for high-performance products.

About Dr. Farshid Pahlevani

Dr. Farshid Pahlevani is an internationally recognized expert in sustainable waste solutions. With a distinguished research career across leading institutes in Japan, Singapore, and Australia, he has extensive experience collaborating with industry to develop environmentally friendly and cost-efficient processes.

He holds six international patents and has published over 160 scientific articles. Recognized as one of Australia's most innovative engineers, he has received multiple awards for his contributions to sustainable materials research. Currently, he is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) at UNSW Sydney, where he focuses on transforming waste into valuable resources.

Key Topics of the Session

• Repurposing waste as raw materials for high-performance products
• Innovative solutions for industrial circular economy
• Case studies: Using waste textiles for water filtration and sound absorption

This session provides valuable insights into sustainable technologies that align both economic and environmental goals.

For more information or to participate, contact Jimmy Yoedsel at: jimmy.yoedsel(at)giz.de

Date: 13. March 2025 | 09:00 – 10:00 CET
Location: https://community.connective-cities.net/en/node/1548