Yokogawa and Rice WaTER Institute Partner on Autonomous Water Treatment

November 15, 2024

Yokogawa Corporation of America and the Water Technologies Entrepreneurship and Research (WaTER) Institute at Rice University has recently announced a new partnership in support of modular autonomous water treatment and reuse processes.

The agreement will leverage the complementary expertise and unique capabilities of both partners, officials said. The WaTER Institute has researched and developed modular treatment solutions while Yokogawa is implementing system control and automation. The integration of these approaches sets the stage for more widespread adoption of autonomous water treatment processes.

“The agreement is mutually beneficial, providing Rice students with opportunities to engage in educational and research initiatives driven by real-world needs,” said Eric Willman, executive director of the WaTER Institute. “This practical experience will enhance their knowledge and skills, equipping them with the ability to shape a better future through entrepreneurship, research, and advocacy.”

Yokogawa and Rice plan to develop a consortium of organizations and institutions based on a shared commitment to implement safe, secure and sustainable water solutions in support of the United Nations’ sustainable development goal to “ensure available and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.” Prospective partners would provide experience and practical insights on economic assessment, community outreach, market research, laboratory analysis, industry approvals, manufacturing, and commercialization.

“Partnering with Rice will provide us with access to real-time operational data for analysis,” said Steve Hayden, Industry Director of Yokogawa Corporation of America. “The open, transparent market insights and technology validation will enable us to expeditiously bring the benefits of the technology to the industry. In addition, partnering in workforce development will provide Rice students with placement opportunities in a range of organizations.”

The partnership is guided by the vision of bringing together a diverse coalition of collaborators, shaping a framework for the consortium, and establishing guiding principles and priority tasks for the first year of operations, including determining funding sources, selecting a leadership team, and securing executive sponsorship.

Launched earlier this year, the Rice WaTER Institute leads cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research and technological innovation focusing on three key areas: public health, energy transitions, and resilient infrastructure. 

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