Helge Liltved

Helge Liltved is a Professor at the Department of Engineering Sciences, University of Agder. His research focuses on water and wastewater treatment technologies, particularly UV and ozone disinfection, climate change impacts on water quality, and pollution mitigation. He has extensive experience in lab-to-full-scale process development and has led numerous national/international projects. His expertise spans aquaculture systems, environmental monitoring, and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Education:

• Civil Engineering (Water/Wastewater) – Montana State University (USA)
• PhD in Biotechnology – University of Tromsø

Research Interests:

• Hygiene and disinfection technologies (UV/ozonation)
• Climate change effects on water quality
• Ballast water management and microbial control
• Recirculating aquaculture systems
• Environmental impact of road construction
• Sustainable water treatment solutions

Advising & Projects:

• Managed over 30 R&D projects
• Published >40 peer-reviewed articles and 8 textbook chapters
• Co-developed the BIOZO process for landfill leachate treatment

Labs/Teams:

• Member of the Sustainable Built Environment research group
• Collaborations with industry partners on pilot-scale water treatment systems