Trinh Trinh

M.Sc. Ismail Zitouni

  • Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
    Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology
    Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1
    76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen
    Germany

I am highly motivated to work in the membrane technology field because it offers innovative solutions for resource efficiency and sustainable water management, which aligns with my passion for environmental chemistry and process engineering. My background in polymer chemistry and materials science has fueled my interest in membrane-based processes, particularly for water treatment and separation technologies. I am excited by the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and the development of advanced membrane systems, aiming to tackle some of the most pressing global challenges related to water and energy. The interdisciplinary nature of this field offers immense potential to make a lasting impact on sustainability and environmental protection.

 

Employment

 

Since Nov 2025

Ph.D. Candidate at Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany

2025

EPFL Switzerland Depoly

Engineering Intern: Chemical recycling for PET plastics

 

 

Education

 

Since Nov 2025

Ph.D. Candidate at Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany

2020-2025

National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (INSAT), Tunis

Industrial Chemical Engineering Degree, Specialty Materials science

   

 

 

Research Projects

 
 

 

Optimization of Alkaline Hydrolysis Depolymerization for Various PET Plastics (2025)

Design of a biomaterial-based battery using Birnessite and cellulose (2024)

LC3 cement as an alternative to traditional clinker (2024)

Valorization of Phosphogypsum waste (2023)

Coupling membrane processes with physicochemical techniques for textile industry wastewater treatment (2022)