Dr. Iyad Al-Attar
Strategic Director and Instrutor, World Filtration Institute (WFI), CA
Dr. Al-Attar, Strategic director of the Waterloo Filtration Institute. CA
Dr. Al-Atter is a mechanical engineer and an independent air filtration consultant. He is also a Visiting Academic Fellow in the School of Aerospace, Transport, and Manufacturing at Cranfield University, consulting for air quality and filter performance relevant to land-based gas turbines. In 2020, EUROVENT Middle East appointed Dr. Al-Attar as the first associated consultant for air filtration affairs. Dr. Al-Attar received his engineering degrees (BSc, MSc, Ph.D.) from the University of Toronto (Canada), Kuwait University, and Loughborough University (UK), respectively.
Dr. Al-Attar’s area of expertise focuses on designing and performing high-efficiency filters for HVAC and land-based gas turbine applications, particularly on the chemical and physical characterization of airborne particles. Dr. Al-Attar is a columnist in the EUROVENT Middle East newsletter, Climate Control Middle East Magazine, ES Engineering, USA, and Caloryfrio Magazine, Spain. He has authored many articles on air quality, filter design, performance, particle characterization, and climate change, which were translated into Arabic and Spanish. Dr. Al-Attar is an editorial member/referee in the Filtration Society (UK) and the Journal of Cleaner Production.
Dec 6, 2023, 10:50AM–11:40AM EST
The importance of filtration technologies in governing IAQ: a post-pandemic perspective
"Filtration and Its Impact on the Future of our Planet," serves as the title of the concluding roundtable event of the conference, to be chaired by Mr. Tyler Smith and Dr. M. Ramaswamy. This session will delve into the pivotal role of filtration in shaping our planet's future, encompassing critical aspects such as air and water quality, sustainability, decarbonization, and their intersection with climate change.
Esteemed experts will first deliver presentations:
Dr. Katherine Ratliff will present "EPA’s Research on Air Cleaning Technologies."
Dr. Stephanie Taylor will discuss "Indoor Air Quality and Its Influence on Occupant Health."
Dr. Marwa Zaatari will explore "Filtration Strategies for Achieving Decarbonization Goals."
Dr. Terrence Collins will present "Innovations in Water Purification: TAML/Peroxide Power."
Mr. Richard Lydon will share insights on "Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in Water Filtration."
The session will conclude with a dynamic roundtable discussion, during which participants will dissect the intricate interplay between filtration, indoor air quality, water quality, sustainability, decarbonization, and the pressing issue of climate change. The overarching theme underscores the indispensable role of filtration technologies and strategies in addressing imminent environmental challenges, making it a highly anticipated and intellectually stimulating event.