The Global Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology Council (WtERT®) is a dynamic organization with a mission to advance integrated sustainable waste management approaches globally, with offices in New York, hosted at Columbia University and Hangzhou, China, at Zhejiang University. Our staff is integral to everything we do at WtERT®; shaping our culture, upholding our reputation for academic excellence and research integrity, and ensuring the success of our mission.

Comprising individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and expertise, our team is united by a shared commitment to promoting Waste-to-Energy technologies and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

WtERT® is dedicated to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). Our values and commitment to DEIB extend beyond our organization to our engagement with local communities, partner organizations, and stakeholders around the world.

WtERT Leadership

Prof. Yan Jianhua
Prof. Yan JianhuaChairman
Prof. Nickolas J. Themelis
Prof. Nickolas J. ThemelisFounder, Chairman Emeritus | Founder of Earth Engineering Center, Columbia University
Prof. Huang Qunxing
Prof. Huang QunxingExecutive President | Chair WtERT China – Vice Dean, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University

WtERT Board Members

Prof. Marco J. Castaldi
Prof. Marco J. CastaldiWtERT USA | City College of New York
Dr. Hanwei ZHANG
Dr. Hanwei ZHANGCo-chair WtERT Asia
Prof. Xiaodong Li
Prof. Xiaodong LiWtERT China | Zhejiang University
Mr Reda M. KABBAJ
Mr Reda M. KABBAJWtERT Canada | Zhejiang University - Earth Engineering Center, Columbia University
Mr Werner Bauer
Mr Werner BauerWtERT Germany | ia GmbH
Mr Yuri Schmitke A. B. Tisi
Mr Yuri Schmitke A. B. TisiWtERT Brasil | ABREN

Contact Us

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Global Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology Council – WtERT®
90 Morningside Drive, Apt 3E, New York City, NY 10027, USA

Hosted at: Earth Engineering Center, Columbia University

500 West 120th St, #918, Columbia University, New York City, NY 10027, USA

Office of the President: College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University

38 Zheda Road, College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P.R. China

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Email & Phone

📧 Email: info@wtert.org
📞 Phone: +1 (212) 854-2138
🌐 Web:  wtert.org

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