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Thomas Pettersson is an Assistant Professor in Drinking Water Technology at the Department of Water and Environmental Technology, Chalmers University of Technology. He leads the research theme Drinking Water in Society – Risk Management for Raw Water Sources and Treatment Methods and serves as director of the DRICKS program, a major collaborative initiative involving Chalmers, Lund University of Technology, SLU, Linköping University, Uppsala University, and Swedish municipal water producers and companies. His work spans the entire drinking water system from raw water sources to consumer taps.
Dr. Pettersson's research focuses on drinking water safety and risk management, with particular expertise in microbial risk assessment, hydrodynamic modeling of water systems, and optimization of water treatment processes. His work addresses critical challenges in water distribution networks, contaminant transport modeling, and development of strategies for maintaining safe drinking water supplies. He investigates how pathogens are transported through water systems and evaluates cost-effective measures to reduce health risks while considering economic factors.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on quantitative microbial risk assessment methodologies, particularly using hydraulic modeling to understand contamination pathways in water distribution systems. His research shows increasing integration of advanced modeling techniques with practical water management applications, with significant attention to biofiltration optimization, granular activated carbon treatment, and assessment of water infrastructure renewal needs. The work demonstrates a consistent emphasis on translating scientific findings into actionable strategies for water utilities.
Thomas Pettersson supervises multiple doctoral students and leads numerous research projects including DRICKS 2022-2024, Vattentvilling för krisberedskap, and AquaClim. His project portfolio demonstrates strong collaboration with Swedish water authorities and international partners, with research funding from VINNOVA, Formas, and Svenskt Vatten. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical water management applications, focusing on real-world implementation of research findings.
