Jörg E. Drewes

Prof. Dr. Jörg E. Drewes is a Full Professor and Chair at the Research Institute for Urban Water Management, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany. He also serves as Academic Program Director for Environmental Engineering at TUM and is a co-founder of Waterloop Solutions GmbH. His work spans advanced water treatment technologies, wastewater reuse, and environmental health surveillance.

• Affiliations: TUM, Colorado School of Mines, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, UNSW Water Research Centre

Research focuses on advanced oxidation processes, membrane fouling mitigation, micropollutant removal, and wastewater epidemiology for public health. His team develops integrated systems for water-energy-food nexus applications and graphene oxide-based treatment solutions.

Recent publications address PFAS remediation, UVC-LED pre-treatment for biofouling control, and GIS-based wastewater surveillance models. Awards include the Bayerische Staatsmedaille (2023) and William Dunbar Medal (2022).

• 2023: Bayerische Staatsmedaille
• 2022: William Dunbar Medal
• 2018: IWA Fellow

He leads the Nexus@TUM initiative and contributes to EU water resilience strategies. Collaborations include projects in Germany, China, India, and Spain, focusing on climate-resilient water systems and resource recovery.