Stefano Seccia is the ESR2 of the REMEDI ITN, and his work is focused on the testing for direct water remediation strategies for the removal of ICMs, and the investigation of their potential environmental effects.

His work, started in early 2022, is conducted within the facilities of the School of Engineering of the University of Warwick, and is conducted in close collaboration with the research of the Porous Materials and Processes Modelling research group, School of Engineering, UoW.

The research will focus on applying laboratory scale experimental techniques to study the behaviour of ICMs in different experimental conditions. In addition, candidate materials for remediation of ICMs will be tested for field applications, and the results compared with tests involving naturally occurring geomaterials. The ultimate objective of the research is shining a light on the environmental processes, physical, chemical, and biological, that influence the fate of ICMs in natural systems, and testing remediation strategies for their removal in the field.

As part of the European Industrial Doctorate professional development programme, secondments are planned at industrial partners in Italy, Spain, and Germany. These secondments will complement the research skills developed at the academic partners with applicative, industry experience.

ESR2 Project title:
Effects of Fe supplementation on the ecology and Iodinated Contrast Media (ICM) dynamics in rivers and lakes

Fellow:
Stefano Seccia, MSc

Hosted at:
University of Warwick, School of Engineering, PMPM research group

Academic supervisor:
Dr. Mohaddeseh Mousavi Nezhad

Industrial supervisor:
Dr. Patrick Jacobs

Useful links:
PMPM Research Group