Speaker and Delegate Statements…

Dr. Medhi Shirmohammadi – CEO – Termeh Filtration Solutions – United Arab Emirates

FILTECH 2026 Conference was much more than an opportunity to present my research—it was an inspiring experience of learning, exchanging ideas, and connecting with the global filtration community.

I had the opportunity to present our research on sustainable electrospun PAN nanofiber media for high-performance air filtration, with potential applications in respiratory masks and advanced air filtration systems.

Beyond my presentation, I attended several excellent sessions on air filtration, filter media, and respiratory protection. The discussions offered valuable insights into emerging technologies, current challenges, and future research directions.

One of the most rewarding aspects of the conference was meeting and exchanging ideas with distinguished professors, researchers, and talented students from leading universities and research institutes around the world. Their passion, curiosity, and commitment to advancing filtration science were truly inspiring.

I would like to sincerely thank the organizers, session chairs, speakers, and everyone who contributed to making FILTECH 2026 such a valuable scientific event.
I look forward to turning these valuable discussions into future collaborations and practical solutions for cleaner air and better respiratory protection.

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Hussein Fairousha Sulaiman – PhD Researcher at Aalborg University – Denmark

I was delighted to attend the FILTECH Exhibition & Conference in Cologne, where I had the opportunity to present our latest research through an oral presentation entitled:
“CORNERSTONE: Integrated Technologies and Digital Solutions for Circular Water, Energy, and Solute Recovery from Industrial Wastewater.”

During my presentation, I shared the research activities and recent progress within CORNERSTONE Industrial Water project, a European collaborative initiative focused on developing innovative and sustainable solutions for resource recovery from industrial wastewater.

Many thanks to the organizers of FILTECH for providing such an excellent platform to exchange ideas, discuss emerging technologies, and connect with researchers and industry professionals from around the world.

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Prof. Paulo Augusto Marques Chagas – Scientific Researcher at UFSCar – Brazil

Very happy to represent LCA – Laboratório de Controle Ambiental /UFSCar at FILTECH Exhibition 2026 in Cologne, Germany, presenting our work and strengthening international collaborations. I sincerely thank FAPESP for supporting my research and making opportunities like this possible

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Laboratório de Controle Ambienta (UFSCar) – Brazil

The Environmental Control Laboratory (LCA/UFSCar) is proud to be part of FILTECH 2026 in Cologne, Germany, the world’s leading event for filtration and separation technologies.

Our delegation includes Prof. Dr. Mônica Lopes Aguiar, Paulo Augusto Marques Chagas, Gustavo C. da Mata, and Ana Cristina Coelho Vieira, presenting research developed at LCA.

We are especially proud that Prof. Dr. Mônica Lopes Aguiar is the only Brazilian member of the FILTECH 2026 Scientific Committee and will serve as Chair of one of the conference’s technical sessions, representing Brazilian science at one of the most prestigious international events in the field.

We sincerely thank the FILTECH organizing team, especially Sophie Grzanna and Suzanne Abetz, for the outstanding organization and for creating an excellent environment for scientific exchange and international collaboration.

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Dr. Goda Masioné – Researcher at Kaunas University of Technology – Lithuania

Last week I spent in beautiful Köln, where together with Dainius Martuzevicius we attended #Filtech2026 conference and FILTECH Exhibition.

It was great to return to this conference/trade fair, present our work on biobased filtration materials, and discuss current research with filtration professionals, colleagues, and researchers from the field.

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Francesco Dalmonte and Luigi Bonanni recently delivered two technical presentations at FILTECH Exhibition, and their contributions are now available on the Hashtag#DiemmeFiltration Academy, offering a deeper look into two key topics for the future of filtration technology.

🔎 Francesco presented Hashtag#Optycare, our vision-based solution for filter cloth inspection and anomaly detection in Hashtag#filterpresses, showing how real-time automated monitoring can support smarter maintenance strategies without impacting filtration cycle time.

⛏️ Luigi focused on the role of mineralogical composition in mine Hashtag#tailingsdewatering, highlighting how even small quantities of swelling clays, especially smectites, can significantly affect filtration performance, feeding time and cake residual moisture.

Prof. Hiroshi Satone – Professor – University of Hyogo – Japan

Last week, I had the opportunity to present my research, “Development of a High-Precision Filtration and Classification System Using Cross-Flow Filtration and a Centrifugal Field,” at FILTECH2026.

It had been quite some time since my last presentation in English, so I was a little nervous. However, the session chair and the audience were incredibly kind and supportive, making the experience both enjoyable and rewarding.

I also received many valuable comments and suggestions, which have given me new ideas and directions for advancing my research. I am truly grateful to everyone who attended my presentation and shared their insights.

I hope to make further progress in this work and, if I obtain meaningful results, present them at the next FILTECH.

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Leonardo Dipilato – Ph.D Researcher – TU Graz – Austria

Last week I was in the beautiful city of Cologne for FILTECH26, where I had the opportunity to present my current PhD research to one of the largest gatherings of filtration experts in the world. It was a fantastic experience!
I received plenty of valuable feedback from both the scientific community and industry, and it was very rewarding to see that the topics I spend so many hours studying are of interest to others as well.

On top of that, I got a little starstruck listening to presentations by researchers whose names I had previously only seen on papers I’d read. It was a surreal experience!
A big thank you to the team for organizing such a great event. Looking forward to seeing everyone again next year!

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Sanduni Jayasekara – Chemical Engineer and Researcher – LUT University – Finland

Last week, I had the opportunity to present part of my PhD research, “separation of non-ferrous metal sulfide precipitates by vacuum filtration,” at the FILTECH Exhibition 2026 in Cologne, Germany.

Our study investigates the possibility of different solid-liquid separation methods for fine metal sulfide precipitates.

I am grateful for the insightful discussions, thoughtful feedback, and new network made during the conference. Many thanks to my supervisors and co-authors for their continuous support.

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CEPLANT – Czech Republic

🌍 From plasma chemistry to filtration technologies: CEPLANT research presented at FILTECH Exhibition 2026

How can atmospheric-pressure plasma help tailor graphene-based materials for advanced filtration applications?

This question was at the centre of an oral presentation delivered by František Zelenák, PhD student the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology and CEPLANT, Masaryk University, during #FILTECH2026 held in Cologne, Germany (30 June – 2 July 2026).

🎤 In his presentation, “Reduction and functionalization of composite graphene oxide/PVA/PEG freestanding paper via atmospheric pressure plasma for use in filtration membranes”, František introduced his recent work on the plasma treatment of freestanding graphene oxide-based composite papers.

Presenting these results at FILTECH 2026 provided an excellent opportunity to engage with the international filtration community and discuss the role of advanced material engineering in next-generation membrane technologies.

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Dr. Andrea Aguilar Sánchez – Researcher at VTT – Finland

A great week at FILTECH Exhibition! 💧🌱
I had the opportunity to present my pitch,“𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝗔 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻,”showcasing research from my PhD. It was also a pleasure to attend with my colleagues from the SUPER Co-Innovation Project and exchange ideas with researchers and industry professionals working toward more sustainable filtration technologies.
Thank you to everyone who attended the presentation and shared inspiring discussions. Looking forward to the next chapter! 😍

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From plasma chemistry to filtration technologies: CEPLANT research presented at FILTECH Exhibition 2026

How can atmospheric-pressure plasma help tailor graphene-based materials for advanced filtration applications?

This question was at the centre of an oral presentation delivered by František Zelenák, PhD student the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology and CEPLANT, Masaryk University, during FILTECH2026 held in Cologne.