Indonesian environmental microbiologist delivers guest lecture at CEMB-PU

Prof. Dr. Zulqarnaini of the University of Andalas presented the Anammox process as an energy-efficient approach to wastewater treatment.

Prof. Dr. Zulqarnaini delivering a guest lecture at CEMB-PU

CEMB update

On 11 August 2026, Prof. Dr. Zulqarnaini, Head of the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, University of Andalas, Indonesia, delivered a guest lecture at CEMB, University of the Punjab, on "Anammox Process for Wastewater Treatment," focusing on the Anammox process as a sustainable and energy-efficient technology for nitrogen removal from wastewater.

Director CEMB Prof. Moazur Rahman, faculty members, researchers and students attended the lecture and showed keen interest in the topic. The session provided an engaging platform for scientific interaction and knowledge exchange in environmental microbiology, biotechnology and sustainable technologies.

During his visit, Prof. Dr. Zulqarnaini also toured CEMB laboratories and took a keen interest in ongoing research projects and scientific activities at the Centre, providing an excellent opportunity for exploring potential areas of collaboration.

Director CEMB, along with senior faculty members, presented a souvenir to Prof. Dr. Zulqarnaini as a token of appreciation.