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      It is people who make up KWR’s capital. As a scientific institute we invest constantly in attracting and retaining the right skills. It is important for us that our staff members – who are increasingly international – have close ties with both the water sector and the scientific community. KWR is happy to offer room for initiatives. In this spirit, staff members have themselves set up an Early Career network.

      Continued growth

      KWR’s staff numbers are growing. By far the majority of our staff consists of researchers, who are daily active in generating knowledge for the water sector. We also have a support staff, KWR-associated professors, and we offer PhD positions and train interns.

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      National and international

      Since KWR aspires to achieve a solid position in the global market, our recruitment and selection process looks far beyond our national borders. Our staff members tell us of their varied and stimulating experience of collaborating, both within and outside our institute, with people of so many different nationalities. KWR is also a training institute, which means we have in-house many young people who add an inspiring dynamic.

       

      Development

      Several new staff members take part in the Early Career network, which is intended to promote the sharing of knowledge and experience among those starting out on their KWR careers. We believe that it is important to constantly invest in the quality of our people, so that we can remain leaders in translating scientific knowledge into applications in the Dutch and international water sector.

      • Publications

        Publications

        The results of our scientific research are presented through publications. The publication of our knowledge is important for...

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      • Organisation

        Organisation

        Our client group includes water companies, waterboards, governments, industry and SMEs. KWR thus covers the entire water cycle,...

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      • Supervisory Board

        Supervisory Board

        The Supervisory Board of KWH consists of the following members: Lambert Verheijen Chair, member Governance Committee...

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      • Management team

        Management team

        The chief executive officer of KWR is Mariëlle van der Zouwen. Daily management is in the hands of...

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      • Shareholders

        Shareholders

        KWR is owned by the shareholders organization KWH Water B.V. The map shows our shareholders with their supply...

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      • Honorary Fellowship

        Honorary Fellowship

        Through our Honorary Fellowship we express our appreciation of individuals who distinguish themselves in their dedication to joint...

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      Collaboration

      • EU Environmental Technology Verification (ETV)

        EU Environmental Technology Verification (ETV)

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      • Water in the Circular Economy (WiCE)

        Water in the Circular Economy (WiCE)

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      • World Health Organization (WHO)

        World Health Organization (WHO)

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      • Global Water Research Coalition (GWRC)

        Global Water Research Coalition (GWRC)

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      • Water Europe

        Water Europe

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      • Aqua Research Collaboration (ARC)

        Aqua Research Collaboration (ARC)

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      • Universities

        Universities

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      • Allied Waters

        Allied Waters

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      • Watershare

        Watershare

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      • TKI Water Technology

        TKI Water Technology

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      • European research

        European research

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      • Waterwijs

        Waterwijs

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      • Dune water company joint research (DPWE)

        Dune water company joint research (DPWE)

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      Subjects

      • Wetland cultivation

        Wetland cultivation

        Rewetting peatlands is a necessary measure to reduce land subsidence and CO2 emissions and to…

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      • Tools to measure circularity

        Tools to measure circularity

        Sustainability and circularity are societal objectives – but what is sustainable and how do you…

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      • Reuse

        Reuse

        What we used to see as a waste stream, we now consider a residual stream…

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      • Smart water solutions

        Smart water solutions

        The water sector faces significant challenges around water quantity and quality. Water utilities and Water…

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      • Digital transformation journeys

        Digital transformation journeys

        The big challenge faced by water utilities and the water sector in a digital transformation…

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      • Regional freshwater supply in collaboration

        Regional freshwater supply in collaboration

        The competition for water requires coordinated decisions at the regional level. How much water can…

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      • Sewage research

        Sewage research

        Sewage water holds a mirror up to society: it contains all sorts of chemical and…

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      • Reducing emissions or negative impact

        Reducing emissions or negative impact

        An ideal circular system has no emissions and no negative impact on our living environment…

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      • Nature inclusive water resources management

        Nature inclusive water resources management

        Climate change and a rising demand for water are placing the supply of water for…

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      • Groundwater of good quality

        Groundwater of good quality

        Thanks to its predominantly good and stable quality, groundwater is one of the most important…

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      • Using microbes for better water quality

        Using microbes for better water quality

        Most microorganisms present no risks to humans and nature. Some can actually help us reduce…

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      • Circular systems

        Circular systems

        In a circular economy, materials, energy and water are recycled and reused. The realisation of…

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      • Alternative resources and water reuse

        Alternative resources and water reuse

        One way of being careful about the current freshwater resources – especially groundwater – is…

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      • Urban ecohydrology

        Urban ecohydrology

        Climate change and urban densification are exerting growing pressure on the quality of life and…

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      • Risks of microbial pathogens and contaminants

        Risks of microbial pathogens and contaminants

        In order to provide sufficient protection for humans and nature, we need to know what…

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      • Integrated water and energy systems

        Integrated water and energy systems

        The Dutch energy system must become clean and future-proof, but also remain reliable and affordable.…

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      • Restoration of ecosystems and biodiversity

        Restoration of ecosystems and biodiversity

        In the Netherlands, 90% of the habitat types have a poor or bad conservation status.…

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      • To measure is to know

        To measure is to know

        KWR develops methods for the whole water cycle to measure, identify, quantify and monitor microorganisms…

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      • Innovative water distribution

        Innovative water distribution

        Water distribution systems ensure the transport of drinking water and other water to users. A…

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      • System knowledge about the water-energy-food-ecosystem nexus

        System knowledge about the water-energy-food-ecosystem nexus

        Land, food, energy, water and ecosystems are linked together in the so-called WEFE (water-energy-food-ecosystem) nexus, and…

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      • Sustainable heating and cooling

        Sustainable heating and cooling

        About half of the energy consumed in the Netherlands is used for heating, so we…

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      • Innovative water treatment

        Innovative water treatment

        The treatment of drinking water and of wastewater are today carried out mostly independently of…

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      • Impact of the energy transition on water utilities

        Impact of the energy transition on water utilities

        The energy transition impacts the operational management, role and assets of drinking water utilities in…

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      • Customer perspective and behavioural research

        Customer perspective and behavioural research

        In the transition to a more water-aware society, it is essential to listen to and…

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      • Futures studies and strategy development

        Futures studies and strategy development

        For the timely recognition of threats and opportunities, and, as a society, to react to…

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      • Sufficient water

        Sufficient water

        The freshwater supply in the Netherlands is under pressure. We cannot count on having sufficient…

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      • Social environment and area planning processes

        Social environment and area planning processes

        We live in a time of transitions and changes, both in organisations and in the…

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      • Water resource loop closure

        Water resource loop closure

        KWR maps out the possibilities and opportunities available for closing the water cycle, locally or…

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      • Biological activity

        Biological activity

        Growth of microorganisms in (drinking) water can present risks to public health and lead to…

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      • Emerging contaminants
        Health Health

        Emerging contaminants

        Emerging contaminants are a possible threat to the public health and environment. KWR develops smarter,…

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      • Microbial safety
        Health Health

        Microbial safety

        Water safety is vital. Citizens must be able to drink and swim in safe water,…

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      • Safe innovation and the water sector
        Health Health

        Safe innovation and the water sector

        Technological innovations can involve risks to (drinking) water and public health. Greater public awareness, and…

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      • Sustainable use of freshwater resources
        Sustainability Sustainability

        Sustainable use of freshwater resources

        Access to sufficient and clean freshwater is not a given. Globally, the water sector is…

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      • Climate change and resilience
        Sustainability Sustainability

        Climate change and resilience

        The water sector needs practice-oriented research to help it confront the wide-ranging consequences of climate…

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      • Sustainable energy
        Sustainability Sustainability

        Sustainable energy

        There is a worldwide drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and shift to cleaner, more…

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      • Sustainable resources
        Sustainability Sustainability

        Sustainable resources

        The circular economy is the alternative to the current – essentially linear – economy. While…

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      • Stakeholder involvement and governance
        Society Society

        Stakeholder involvement and governance

        Stakeholder engagement is an effective means of connecting technical and social-governance issues. KWR has a…

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      • Citizen science and public participation
        Society Society

        Citizen science and public participation

        Increased citizen engagement is confronting the water sector with steadily growing demands. A connection needs…

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      • Valorisation
        Society Society

        Valorisation

        Given the urgency of current water challenges, public authorities, utilities and industry feel a strong…

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      • Futures studies and response strategies
        Looking ahead Looking ahead

        Futures studies and response strategies

        Futures research improves the resilience of the water sector by supporting anticipatory governance and by…

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      • Hydrogenomics
        Enabling technologies Enabling technologies

        Hydrogenomics

        Genomic techniques are developing at a very rapid pace in health, life, forensic and environmental…

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      • Hydroinformatics
        Enabling technologies Enabling technologies

        Hydroinformatics

        Hydroinformatics is the application of information technology in its broadest sense on water-cycle related issues,…

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      • Innovative water treatment technologies
        Enabling technologies Enabling technologies

        Innovative water treatment technologies

        Drinking water treatment is subject to many demands and, today, the challenges it faces are…

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      • Future-proof networks
        Enabling technologies Enabling technologies

        Future-proof networks

        Even if the Netherlands has a superbly functioning drinking water network, parts of it are…

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      • New materials and technologies
        Enabling technologies Enabling technologies

        New materials and technologies

        Detecting and removing emerging contaminants calls for advanced materials and technologies. KWR develops knowledge about…

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      Tools

      • ESTAR
        ESTAR

        ESTAR

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      • HomeWaterLab
        HomeWaterLab

        HomeWaterLab

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      • TUBES
        TUBES

        TUBES

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      • REWAB
        REWAB

        REWAB

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      • AquaPriori
        AquaPriori

        AquaPriori

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      • EDWARD
        EDWARD

        EDWARD

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      • HydroMonitor 1.0
        HydroMonitor 1.0

        HydroMonitor 1.0

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      • Governance Capacity Analysis
        Governance Capacity Analysis

        Governance Capacity Analysis

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      • Contamination Source Toolkit
        Contamination Source Toolkit

        Contamination Source Toolkit

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      • WaterVision Nature
        WaterVision Nature

        WaterVision Nature

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      • Comsima
        Comsima

        Comsima

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      • Gondwana
        Gondwana

        Gondwana

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      • USTORE
        USTORE

        USTORE

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      • SIMDEUM
        SIMDEUM

        SIMDEUM

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      • Self-Cleaning Networks
        Self-Cleaning Networks

        Self-Cleaning Networks

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      • Network Flow Performance
        Network Flow Performance

        Network Flow Performance

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      • Mains Investment Planning
        Mains Investment Planning

        Mains Investment Planning

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      • Water-Use Info
        Water-Use Info

        Water-Use Info

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      • OptiValves
        OptiValves

        OptiValves

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      • City Blueprint
        City Blueprint

        City Blueprint

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      • Clean Membrane
        Clean Membrane

        Clean Membrane

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