Olivier Patrick Lefebvre

Dr. Olivier Patrick Lefebvre is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), with an adjunct appointment at the Research Institute of Mines and Environment at the University of Quebec in Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT). His research focuses on electrochemical technologies and advanced oxidation processes for industrial wastewater treatment and reuse. He holds roles as an editor for Water Science & Technology and an IWA Fellow, contributing to the IWA Specialist Group on Water Reuse.

Education:

• PhD (Environmental Engineering), Montpellier SupAgro, France (2005)
• M.Sc. (Agricultural Engineering), Montpellier SupAgro, France (2002)
• B.Sc. (Population Biology), Aix-Marseille University, France (1999)

Research Interests: Industrial wastewater treatment, environmental electrochemistry, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), water reuse technologies, technology transfer, and engineering education pedagogy. His work emphasizes sustainable solutions for hard-to-treat pollutants like pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, and persistent organic compounds.

Recent Research Trends: Recent publications highlight innovations in electro-Fenton systems, graphene-based electrodes, solar-driven photocatalysis, and cost-effective wastewater treatment strategies. Key applications include industrial effluent management, mine water remediation, and pharmaceutical waste purification.

Awards and Recognition:

• 2020 IWA Fellow
• 2019 IES Prestigious Engineering Achievement Award
• Repeated Singapore Science & Engineering Fair Gold/Silver Awards (2016–2023) for student projects on electrochemical wastewater treatment
• 2018 NUS Teaching Academy Fellow

Teaching and Advising: Teaches courses on environmental engineering principles, sludge management, and engineering professionalism. Advises graduate students in electrochemical wastewater treatment and AOPs, with notable contributions to student-led research projects (e.g., Qin, Kelly, Liao, and Yap).

Labs and Collaborations: Leads research on electrochemical water treatment (EWaT) and collaborates internationally on projects involving graphene materials, solar integration, and industrial partnerships. His work bridges academic research with real-world applications in Singapore and beyond.