Thomas Wintgens

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Wintgens is a Professor at the Institute for Ecopreneurship within the School of Life Sciences at FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland. His research focuses on environmental and water technologies, specializing in processes for water and wastewater treatment, micropollutant abatement, and resource recovery. Key areas include ozonation, membrane technologies, and sustainable waste management solutions.

His research explores advanced water treatment methodologies, including:

• Optimization of biological post-treatment systems for ozonated wastewater
• Nanofiltration and reverse osmosis concentrate management
• UV/H2O2 advanced oxidation processes
• Phosphorus recovery from waste streams
• Anaerobic digestion for energy and fertilizer production

Dr. Wintgens has received multiple scientific awards including the Springorum Gedenkmünze and Willy-Hager Preis for his doctoral research contributions. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on practical applications of environmental technologies for sustainable resource management.

He maintains active collaborations through memberships in professional organizations including the International Water Association (IWA) and serves as editor for the Elsevier Journal 'Water Resources and Industry'.