Water and the Environment
Introduction
David Yoskowitz, Senior Executive Director, Harte Research Institute, USA
9:00- 9:05 am CST
4:00 – 4:05 UTC +2
Moderation
9:05- 9:10 am CST
4:05 – 4:10 UTC +2
Paul Montagna, Endowed Chair for Ecosystem Studies & Modeling at Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, USA
Topic I: Policy, strategy and risk assessment of water management
9:10- 9:25 am CST
4:10 – 4:25 pm UTC +2
- David Colon, La Filière Française de l’Eau, France
Topic II: Devices, sensors and instrumentation systems
9:25- 9:55 am CST
4:25 – 4:55 pm UTC +2
- A Cloud-based Integrated Multi-platform for Global Observation of Harmful Algal Blooms that Engage Citizen Scientists to Monitor Aquatic System Health, Deepak Mishra, University of Georgia, USA
- Electromagnetic detection, navigation and characterization systems based on innovative “Electric Sense” technology, Pierre Tuffigo, Elwave, Nantes, France
Break
Topic III: Coastal conservation and water treatment
10:10 – 11:00 am CST
5:10 – 6:00 UTC +2
- Citizen science as a tool in support of coastal conservation and restoration efforts, Michael Wetz, Harte Research Institute, USA
- Constructed Wetlands as a Large-Scale Water Treatment Strategy, Chris Zachry, TRWD, College Station, TX, USA
- Artificial Water Channels – Toward biomimetic membranes for desalination, Mihail Barboiu, CNRS, Montpellier, France
- Biomimicry as a strategy for water decontamination, Philippe Barthelemy, ChemBioPharm, Bordeaux France
Conclusion and perspectives
Focus on Biomimicry for Water Management by Chrystelle Roger, CEO and Founder of Myceco, Paris, France
11:00 – 11:10 am CST
6:00 – 6:10 UTC +2