Anett Georgi

Dr. Anett Georgi is a Group Leader at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig, Germany, affiliated with the Department of Technical Biogeochemistry. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Leipzig (1997) and has been with UFZ since 1997, advancing from postdoctoral researcher to leadership roles. Since 2024, she leads the Advanced Adsorption and Oxidation group, focusing on cutting-edge water treatment technologies.

Research Focus: Georgi specializes in environmental engineering solutions for water decontamination. Her work spans:

• Advanced oxidation processes and catalytic degradation of pollutants
• Adsorbent materials (zeolites, carbon composites) for PFAS and organic contaminant removal
• Electrosorption and regeneration techniques
• Urban water management (sponge cities, decentralized water recycling)

Her research bridges materials science and environmental applications to address persistent contaminants.

Publication Trends: Georgi's recent articles (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on functional materials for environmental remediation. Key themes include:

• Development of iron-zeolite and carbon-based adsorbents
• Mechanistic studies of contaminant degradation (PFAS, antibiotics, chlorohydrocarbons)
• Pilot-scale validation of water treatment technologies
• Innovative approaches like electrosorption and single-atom catalysis

Her work consistently emphasizes practical implementation alongside fundamental research.

Professional Roles: She serves as Editor for the Journal of Hazardous Materials (since 2022) and is a member of the Specialist Committee on Persistent Mobile and Toxic Compounds of the German Chemical Society (GdCh).