UK project to reduce PFAS pollution is awarded Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Christopher Whitfield and Wenqi (Jonathan) Zhao from the UK have won the Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2024 for their innovative work on PFAS pollution in the Thames Basin. They developed a geospatial neural network that predicts PFAS values with 90% accuracy. The project identifies PFAS hotspots using machine learning, field-tests results, and develops a cost-effective filtration system.
The Diploma of Excellence was awarded to Shanni Valeria Mora Fajardo and Rosa Mendoza Sosa from Mexico for their work on reusing inked water with homemade filtration for veggie gardens. Manoel José Nunes Neto from Brazil won the People's Choice Award. The Stockholm Junior Water Prize, organized annually since 1997, is hosted by the Stockholm Water Foundation with Xylem as Founding Partner.
Christopher Whitfield e Wenqi (Jonathan) Zhao dal Regno Unito hanno vinto il Premio Stockholm Junior Water 2024 per il loro lavoro innovativo sull'inquinamento da PFAS nella Bacino del Tamigi. Hanno sviluppato una rete neurale geospaziale che prevede i valori di PFAS con un'accuratezza del 90%. Il progetto identifica i punti caldi di PFAS utilizzando l'apprendimento automatico, test dei risultati sul campo e sviluppa un sistema di filtrazione a basso costo.
Il Diploma di Eccellenza è stato assegnato a Shanni Valeria Mora Fajardo e Rosa Mendoza Sosa dal Messico per il loro lavoro sul riutilizzo dell'acqua inchiostrata con filtrazione fai-da-te per orti veggitali. Manoel José Nunes Neto dal Brasile ha vinto il Premio del Pubblico. Il Premio Stockholm Junior Water, organizzato annualmente dal 1997, è ospitato dalla Fondazione Stockholm Water con Xylem come Partner Fondatore.
Christopher Whitfield y Wenqi (Jonathan) Zhao del Reino Unido han ganado el Premio Stockholm Junior Water 2024 por su trabajo innovador sobre la contaminación por PFAS en la Cuenca del Támesis. Desarrollaron una red neuronal geoespacial que predice los valores de PFAS con un 90% de precisión. El proyecto identifica zonas críticas de PFAS utilizando aprendizaje automático, resultados de pruebas de campo y desarrolla un sistema de filtración rentable.
El Diploma de Excelencia fue otorgado a Shanni Valeria Mora Fajardo y Rosa Mendoza Sosa de México por su trabajo sobre el reciclaje de agua contaminada con filtración casera para huertos. Manoel José Nunes Neto de Brasil ganó el Premio del Público. El Premio Stockholm Junior Water, organizado anualmente desde 1997, es patrocinado por la Fundación Stockholm Water con Xylem como Socio Fundador.
영국의 크리스토퍼 휘트필드와 원치(조나단) 자오가 템스 유역의 PFAS 오염에 대한 혁신적인 작업으로 2024 스톡홀름 주니어 워터 프라이즈를 수상했습니다. 그들은 PFAS 값을 90% 정확도로 예측하는 지리적 신경망을 개발했습니다. 이 프로젝트는 기계 학습을 사용하여 PFAS 핫스팟을 식별하고, 현장 테스트 결과를 분석하며, 비용 효율적인 필터링 시스템을 개발합니다.
멕시코의 샤니 발레리아 모라 파하르도와 로사 멘도사 소사에게는 우수상이 수여되었습니다. 그들은 자작 필터링을 사용하여 채소 밭에 적합한 오염된 물을 재사용하는 작업을 했습니다. 브라질의 마누엘 호세 누네스 네토는 대중의 선택상을 수상했습니다. 스톡홀름 주니어 워터 프라이즈는 1997년부터 매년 조직되어 왔으며, 스톡홀름 수자원 재단이 주최하고 Xylem이 창립 파트너로 있습니다.
Christopher Whitfield et Wenqi (Jonathan) Zhao du Royaume-Uni ont remporté le Prix Stockholm Junior Water 2024 pour leur travail innovant sur la pollution par les PFAS dans le bassin de la Tamise. Ils ont développé un réseau de neurones géospatial qui prédit les valeurs de PFAS avec une précision de 90 %. Le projet identifie les points chauds de PFAS en utilisant l'apprentissage automatique, teste les résultats sur le terrain et développe un système de filtration économique.
Le Diplôme d'Excellence a été attribué à Shanni Valeria Mora Fajardo et Rosa Mendoza Sosa du Mexique pour leur travail sur la réutilisation de l'eau teintée avec une filtration maison pour les potagers. Manoel José Nunes Neto du Brésil a remporté le Prix du Public. Le Prix Stockholm Junior Water, organisé chaque année depuis 1997, est parrainé par la Stockholm Water Foundation avec Xylem comme partenaire fondateur.
Christopher Whitfield und Wenqi (Jonathan) Zhao aus dem Vereinigten Königreich haben den Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2024 für ihre innovative Arbeit zur PFAS-Verschmutzung im Themseeinzugsgebiet gewonnen. Sie entwickelten ein geospatiales neuronales Netzwerk, das PFAS-Werte mit einer Genauigkeit von 90 % vorhersagt. Das Projekt identifiziert PFAS-Hotspots mithilfe von maschinellem Lernen, testet Ergebnisse vor Ort und entwickelt ein kostengünstiges Filtrationssystem.
Der Diplom für Exzellenz wurde an Shanni Valeria Mora Fajardo und Rosa Mendoza Sosa aus Mexiko für ihre Arbeit zur Wiederverwendung von Tinte belastetem Wasser mit selbstgebauter Filtration für Gemüsegärten verliehen. Manoel José Nunes Neto aus Brasilien gewann den Publikumspreis. Der Stockholm Junior Water Prize wird seit 1997 jährlich vergeben und von der Stockholm Water Foundation veranstaltet, mit Xylem als Gründungspartner.
- Xylem (XYL) continues to be the Founding Partner of the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize
- The competition showcases innovative solutions to major water challenges, potentially benefiting Xylem's industry
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution is a growing concern worldwide. Focusing on the Thames Basin in the
For this, they were announced the winners of the Stockholm Junior Water Prize, an international competition where students between the ages of 15 and 20 present solutions to major water challenges.
Speaking on winning the prize, Zhao said, “We are very proud to have won this prize. It has been an amazing stay here in
The Jury noted that Whitfield and Zhao “find a way to take data and turn it into actionable knowledge. [They have] identified PFAS hotspots using machine learning, field tested their results, developed a cost-effective filtration system, and reached out to local governments and environmental organizations to raise awareness.”
The winners were presented with their prize during an award ceremony at World Water Week by HRH Crown Princess Victoria of
The Diploma of Excellence was awarded to Shanni Valeria Mora Fajardo and Rosa Mendoza Sosa from
The People’s Choice Award went to Manoel José Nunes Neto from
The Stockholm Junior Water Prize has been organized every year since 1997. It is hosted by the Stockholm Water Foundation, with Xylem as Founding Partner.
“Innovation is paving the way to a more water-secure world, and the next generation are accelerating progress. The Stockholm Junior Water Prize competitors are an inspiring example of the ingenuity and passion young innovators bring to the table. On behalf of Xylem, I’d like to congratulate all those who took part in this year’s competition,” said Austin Alexander, Vice President of Sustainability and Social Impact at Xylem.
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