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    • Clusters

    In this project, our efforts will be organized into distinct clusters, each focusing on specific areas. The proposed names, as well as the focal points and leaders of these clusters, are outlined below. This structure allows for targeted collaboration and efficient progress towards our collective goals. If you possess expertise in a particular area and are interested in working with us, we welcome you to contact us and explore opportunities for collaboration.


    Cluster 1 – Food Production and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
    Cluster leader: Jan Skvaril (jan.skvaril@mdu.se)
    Partners: Agtira AB, Direct Carbon AB, Granfeldts Trädgård AB, ICA Mega Gårda AB, ICA Tornby Stormarknad AB, LHS Holding AB, Mendel University, Mälardalen University (MDU), Nornio AB, RISE, SweGreen AB, Siemens, WiseGate Consulting AB (Global Food Parks)
    Focus Areas:

    • MDU’s experimental infrastructure and sensor technology
    • Vertical and indoor farming systems
    • Advanced nutrient management systems and controls
    • Integration and deployment of sensor technology
    • Impact studies of environmental factors on plant growth


    Cluster 2 – Water, Nutrient, and Resource Recovery
    Cluster leader: Heidi Ivan (heidi.ivan@mdu.se)
    Partners: Cypress Environmental Laboratory (Wichita Falls), Eskilstuna Energi & Miljö AB, Gröna Klustret, Lund University, Mälardalen University (MDU), Mälarenergi Vatten AB, PBS Generation, Stiftelsen Chalmers Industriteknik, Texas State University, Toppfrys AB
    Focus Areas:

    • Advanced water reclamation technologies
    • Development of infrastructure for nutrient and energy recovery (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Carbon, etc.)
    • Carbon dioxide recovery
    • System modeling and simulation
    • Bioavailability assessments through pot experiments
    • Detection and removal strategies for contaminants


    Cluster 3 – Data Mining and Digitalization
    Cluster leader: Mikhail Popov (mikhail.popov@ri.se)
    Partners: Codon Consulting AB, Nornio AB, Sensative AB, RISE, Siemens AB
    Focus Areas:

    • Electronic nose integration
    • Comprehensive data analysis leading to actionable insights
    • Implementation of AI and ML algorithms


    Cluster 4 – Water Quality Monitoring, Utilization, and Pollution Control
    Cluster leader: Anders Jonsson (anders.jonsson@miun.se)
    Partners: Eskilstuna Energi & Miljö AB, Lund University, Mid Sweden University (MiUN), Mälardalen University (MDU), Mälarenergi Vatten AB, PBS Generation, Stiftelsen Chalmers Industriteknik, Tetrapak Processing Systems AB, Toppfrys,
    Focus Areas:

    • Identification of critical water quality parameters
    • Bioavailability assessment of harmful substances
    • Development of advanced measurement techniques for water quality monitoring


    Cluster 5 – Techno-economic Feasibility, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and Commercialization
    Leader: Yahya Jani (yahya.jani@mdu.se)
    Partners: Mälardalen University (MDU), RISE, Wisegate/Global Food Parks, ICA Focus Göteborg, Tornby ICA Maxi Linköping, Grena Klustret, Stiftelsen Chalmers Industriteknik, Toppfrys
    Focus Areas:

    • Techno-economic analysis of water reuse systems for food production
    • Feasibility studies of subsystems (sensors, RAS)
    • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
    • Environmental and health risk assessments
    • Commercialization of technologies and business models


    Cluster 6 – Internationalization and Industry Implementation
    Cluster leader: Monica Odlare (monica.odlare@mdu.se)
    Partners: Mendel University, Mälardalen University (MDU), Texas State University, Cypress Environmental Laboratory (Wichita Falls)
    Focus Areas:

    • International collaborations
    • Implementation and demonstration installations
    • Industry-scale validation

     

    Cluster 7 – Social Aspects Related to Reuse of Reclaimed Water
    Leader: Bozena Guziana (bozena.guziana@mdu.se)
    Partners: Direct Carbon AB, Eskilstuna Energi & Miljö,  ICA Mega Gårda AB, ICA Tornby Stormarknad AB, Mälardalen University (MDU), Mälarenergi Vatten AB, SweGreen AB, RISE, Västerås Stad
    Focus Areas:

    • Social implications of introducing water reuse in food production
    • Consumer attitudes and acceptance
    • Impact analysis on local agriculture and economy
    • Addressing market dynamics related to imported versus locally produced food


    Cluster 8 – Dissemination, Communication, and Project Management
    Cluster leader: Monica Odlare (monica.odlare@mdu.se)
    Partners: Mälardalen University (MDU), RISE
    Focus Areas:

    • Communication of project activites
    • Dissemination of project outcomes
    • Stakeholder communication
    • Project management