Kai Tang

Kai Tang is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on advanced wastewater treatment technologies, including biofilm reactors, advanced oxidation processes, and sustainable pollutant remediation. He has contributed to projects addressing micropollutant removal in aquaculture, hospital, and municipal wastewater systems, emphasizing eco-friendly solutions.

• Key Roles: Senior Researcher at DTU
• Affiliations: Water Technology & Processes group
• Research Themes: Bioremediation, bioelectrochemical systems, photocatalysis, and resource recovery.

Tang’s work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in clean water and sustainable technology. His recent studies include novel catalysts (e.g., bismuth hydroxide, nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes) and biogenic electron-driven processes for pharmaceutical and microplastic degradation. He has supervised projects on shipping discharges and micropollutant removal in wastewater systems.

Publications highlight innovations like woodchip bioreactors for antibiotics removal and energy-efficient Fenton processes. His research often integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining electrochemistry, material science, and microbial systems to tackle environmental challenges.