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Valentina Lazarova, Ph.D.

Professor at Large Senior Expert, SUEZ

Dr. Lazarova is an international expert with over 30 years of research and practical experience in the field of environmental engineering. Her career started as designer and project manager of wastewater treatment plants, followed by academic interdisciplinary research experience as project coordinator and manager, and culminating as technical expert and advisor for full-scale operations, new offers and policy development. During her carrier, she has held key positions in the different professional organizations, e.g. Chair of the IWA Water Reuse Specialist Group.