2/4（水）International Webinar of CAR-PFAS Japan
International Webinar of CAR-PFAS Japan International Lecture and Study Session, featuring leading experts from Japan and abroad to share their expertise on PFAS-related topics. This event will provide a valuable opportunity to deepen understanding of global trends and developments in PFAS research, regulation, and mitigation technologies.
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Program: |
Time | Title of presentation (After each presentation time for Q&A will be given) | Presenters |
9:30 | Fiscal Year 2026 Plan for CAR-PFAS Japan | Dr. Nobuyoshi Yamashita (Representative of CAR-PFAS Japan) |
| – | Surprise guest |
| – | Surprise guest |
| Research Trends in Advanced PFAS Treatment Technologies | Prof. Hisao Hori (Kanagawa University) |
| Thermal Destruction Behavior of Perfluorononanoic Acid in a Commercial Scale Melting Separation Plant | Kubota Corporation Water & Environment R&D Dept.1 |
Lunch break |
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13:00 | Results of Japan’s First Total PFAS Proficiency Test and the FY 2026 Plan of PFAS Total Solutions | Dr. Sachi Taniyasu (Associate Director of Research, Department of Energy and Environment, AIST) |
| – | Prof. Leo Yeung (Örebro University) |
14:00-14:10 | Welcome to the CAR-PFAS afternoon session | Dr. Roland Weber (POPEC) Prof. Leo Yeung (Örebro University) |
14:10-14:35 | Management of PFAS in Belgium and PFAS destruction in Indaver | Mr. Karl Vrancken (Indaver, Belgium) |
14:35-15:00 | PFAS crisis in Flanders (Belgium): lessons learned once the dust has finally settled | Mr. Marnix Vangheluwe (Director ARCHE Consulting) |
15:00-15:25 | Monitoring of PFAS suspected areas in Duesseldorf and remediation of the airport | Ms. Daniela Holthausen (City of Düsseldorf) |
15:25-15:50 | The EU Aragorn project – PFAS in Europe | Prof. Xenia Trier (University of Copenhagen, Denmark) |
15:50-16:15 | Destruction of PFAS and PFAS-Containing Waste and Related Challenges and Solution Option | Dr. Roland Weber (POPs Environmental Consulting) |
16:15-16:40 | Applied Smouldering to Treat PFAS | Dr. Tarek Rashwan (University of Nottingham, UK) |
16:40-17:05 | Stabilization of PFAS with activated carbon | Dr. Robert Earon (Swedish Geotechnical Institute) |
17:05-17:30 | PFAS soil washing – practical takeaways | Mr. Philippe Goossens (GRC Kallo, Belgium) |
17:30-17:55 | Cleaning of firefighting equipment with the PerfluorAd and practical applications. practical applications. | Dr. Martin Cornelsen (Cornelsen GmbH, Germany) |
17:55-18:10 | Q&A of remaining questions Closing | Prof. Leo Yeung (Örebro University) Dr. Roland Weber (POPEC) |