Arup K. SenGupta, P.C. Rossin Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Chemical Engineering, was invited to speak at 2019 Water Week, the flagship event of the World Bank Water Global Practice, held April 2 to 4 at World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
The event, which promotes global learning and dialogue on critical water challenges and responses to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, brings together “leading innovators, thought leaders, partners, and practitioners together with World Bank staff and clients to connect the best global knowledge with implementation—and bring cutting-edge solutions,” according to the World Bank Group.
SenGupta’s lecture on groundwater quality issues, “Transforming Water of Crisis into Water of Health and Prosperity: Role of Appropriate Technology,” was part of the session on “Groundwater Pollution: Challenges and Opportunities for Action.”