Cambodian Participants in the 9th UNU&GIST symposium

The 9th UNU&GIST symposium was held on Oct 11-13, 2011 at GIST campus, Gwangju, South Korea. The purpose of this symposium was to bring the experts and researchers in the field of water research to debate on “Urban Water Quality-Challenges and Emerging Issues for sustainable cities”. It was a great honor that five Cambodian Lecturers and researchers were invited to present in this symposium. Those participants are as follows:

1. Dr. Uy Davin (ITC) presented a poster entitled “Development of arsenic absorbent using porous ceramic as support”

2. Mr. Heng Savoeun (RUPP) presented a poster entitled “Arsenic contamination in foodstuffs in the Mekong River basin of Cambodia”

3. Mr. Kok Sothea (RUPP) presented a poster entitled “Groundwater quality verification for construction of the arsenic treatment technology in Cambodia”

4. Mr. Sovann Chansopheaktra (RUPP) presented a poster entitled “Efficiency of Boeung Chueng Ek Wetland for Natural Treatment of Wastewater in Phnom Phenh, Cambodia”

5. Mr. Andrew Shantz (RDI) presented a poster entitled “Drinking water access and groundwater quality in Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia”

In addition, it was a great opportunity for the former staffs and bridge students of RDI, who are now studying in Gwangju, could meet up and had dinner with Andrew Shantz, RDI Lab Director and other lecturers.