Algerian scientists are working on developing 100% local solutions for water treatment and desalination to reduce dependence on foreign expertise. Dr. Nour Eddine Nasrallah, a specialist in process engineering at the University of Houari Boumédine for Science and Technology, stated that his laboratory is focused on finding scientific and technical solutions to address water security and climate change challenges. The laboratory has collaborations with international institutions, including those in Canada and France.
The laboratory, which specializes in reaction engineering, has been ranked first in the QS ranking, a source of pride for Algeria. Dr. Nasrallah highlighted that the laboratory has published several scientific papers in fields such as pharmacy, pollution, and environment, and has established partnerships with international institutions. These partnerships are primarily with Algerian directors and are aimed at exchanging scientific research and co-supervising doctoral theses.
The laboratory is preparing to launch a new startup within a month, specializing in water purification. Dr. Nasrallah emphasized that the goal is to develop solutions without relying on international offices. The startup aims to provide 100% Algerian solutions for water treatment and desalination, leveraging the country's human resources and scientific expertise.
Dr. Nasrallah revealed that the laboratory is introducing a new specialty in seawater desalination and treatment, making it suitable for drinking. He stressed that the objective is to develop these solutions without relying on foreign expertise. The laboratory's research focuses on converting scientific findings into practical projects that can be implemented on the ground.
The laboratory has made significant contributions to developing innovative solutions for water treatment and reuse. Dr. Nasrallah disclosed that the laboratory has research projects and specialized departments in this field. He emphasized that the challenge is to transform these research findings into tangible projects that can benefit the country.
Dr. Nasrallah called for trust to be placed in Algerian laboratories, particularly the Reaction Engineering Laboratory, which he hopes will serve as a model for other laboratories. He emphasized the importance of coordination between national laboratories to find effective solutions to pressing problems. The goal is to pool the efforts of Algerian researchers and laboratories to develop scientific and technical solutions that serve the country.
One of the research projects mentioned by Dr. Nasrallah is related to water pollution by pharmaceutical substances. The project aims to find solutions to this pressing issue. With the expertise and human resources available in Algeria, the country is poised to develop innovative solutions to address its water security and climate change challenges.
Key points
- Algerian researchers are developing 100% local solutions for water treatment and desalination.
- A new startup specializing in water purification is set to be launched within a month.
- The goal is to reduce dependence on foreign expertise and leverage Algerian expertise and resources.
