July 28, 2021, Boston, MA – The International Desalination and Reuse Association announced today the University of Alberta in Canada will host the 2022 IDRA-ROPV Fellowship and the application period will open on September 15, 2021.

Inaugurated in 2008, the IDRA Fellowship is a recognized and prestigious program of our community, supported by a monetary subsidy of up to $10,000 USD, which in 2022 will be sponsored by Harbin ROPV Industrial Co., LTD. The Fellowship will run for six weeks, from May 1 to June 15, 2022. The core consortium member for the Fellowship is the Advanced Controls Lab led by Dr. Qing Zhao, a part of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta. The Laboratory, equipped with state-of-the-art computing facilities, aims to facilitate fundamental and applied research in the general area of systems and control. “Recognizing the essential role water treatment solutions play in providing clean water for all, technical innovation is key. IDRA is pleased to partner with the University of Alberta in this unique educational opportunity. We are thankful to Harbin ROPV Industrial Co., LTD for their generous support of a key IDRA educational program. This is a great example of corporate social responsibility, and we hope more companies will support the annual IDRA Scholarship and Fellowship Programs,” said Shannon K. McCarthy, IDRA Secretary General.

Each host agency is a high-profile public utility or research organization known for its leadership in desalination and water reuse. In addition to the University of Alberta in Canada, IDRA has partnered in the past with the University of Arizona West in the USA; PUB in Singapore; the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) in Saudi Arabia; Water Corporation and Murdoch University in Western Australia; the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in the USA; the Ministry of Electricity & Water in Kuwait; and the Public Authority for Electricity and Water (PAEW), in Oman.

The application process will open on September 15, 2021. Successful applicants will possess 8-10 years of experience working in the water industry, have a distinguished career of accomplishments and professional achievements, and be members of IDRA.

For further details about the IDRA Fellowship Program and application guidelines, please visit www.idadesal.org or email info@idadesal.org

 

About IDRA 

The International Desalination and Reuse Association (www.idadesal.org) is the point of connection for the global desalination and water reuse community. A non-profit association, IDRA serves members in more than 60 countries and reaches an additional 4,000 affiliate members. Its membership comprises scientists, end-users, engineers, consultants, and researchers from governments, corporations, and academia. IDRA is associated with the United Nations as part of a growing international network of non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

 

About Harbin ROPV Industrial Co., LTD

Established in 1999, Harbin ROPV Industrial Co., LTD set out with a vision to become a global leader in the FRP Pressure vessel and water treatment solution. We focus on innovation and technology of pressure vessels since 1984 and we are proud to deliver a broad range of water treatment applications worldwide. Over the past 20 years, we have made major strides in realizing our vision and ROPV has emerged as a world class manufacturing company.http://www.ropv.com.cn/EN/index.php