STRADA Unit
Desalination Chemistry & Osmotic Membrane Research Unit
Advancing membrane science, salinity reduction chemistry, and field-ready water purification systems for humanitarian resilience, coastal recovery, and water-stressed environments.
Mission
Water Security Science
This unit studies desalination chemistry, osmotic transport behavior, and membrane performance under demanding operational conditions. Its work supports freshwater access strategies for crisis zones, coastal communities, and infrastructure-stressed regions.
Research priorities include fouling control, pretreatment chemistry, energy-efficient separation, brine-risk mitigation, and modular purification systems that can inform both laboratory development and field deployment planning.
Focus Areas
Core Research Tracks
Membrane Materials
Evaluating membrane selectivity, permeability, durability, and lifecycle performance across varied salinity and contamination profiles.
Process Chemistry
Studying pretreatment, anti-fouling chemistry, scaling control, and osmotic optimization to improve system efficiency and reliability.
Field Application
Translating laboratory findings into modular water purification concepts relevant to humanitarian operations, drought response, and coastal resilience.