School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo　Research Center for Water Environment Technology

RECWET was established in 2000 as a research center attached to the School of Engineering, and since the reorganization in 2019, we have been promoting water environment research in a cross-disciplinary and agile manners with a three-division system.
The 5th term starting in 2024 has a new structure with the addition of a Social Cooperation Program, Laboratory of International Wastewater-based Epidemiology, shown below. Amid social changes such as water resource shortages due to climate change, a shift to carbon neutrality, and a growing awareness of safe and secure water and environmental conservation, the importance of sustainable water usage and global and local environmental health is increasing. Under the circumstances, we will continue to promote cutting-edge research and development in water environment technology.

　　　■ Development of water quality control technology and new material
　　　■ Development of monitoring technology and management methods for trace pollutants
　　　■ International water environment issues related to water and sanitation
　　　■ Implementations of wastewater-based epidemiology and risk management of pathogen

Also, we strengthen collaborative networks with UTokyo researchers in the field of water including the School of Engineering, and promote joint research with public utilities and the water industry. Furthermore, by cooperating with the water sector of the Institute for Future Initiatives and establishing branch offices for collaboration with related universities, we aim to become UTokyo’s core center in the water field, and also to be an international research hub in the water environment field.