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Air Quality Inclusion in the Built Environment Policies

Updated: Nov 16, 2023



Join Dr. Iyad Al-Attar, Strategic Director of WFI in Canada, for an enlightening session of Sustainable Filtration Solutions for a Circular Economy at the upcoming WFI 2023 Annual Virtual Conference on December 6, 2023. Dr. Al-Attar will be discussing "Innovative Policies and Practices to Embrace a Sustainable Built Environment for Air Quality Inclusion".


Dr. Al-Attar is a mechanical engineer and an independent air filtration consultant. He is also a Visiting Academic Fellow in the School of Aerospace, Transport, and Manufacturing at Cranfield University, consulting for air quality and filter performance relevant to land-based gas turbines. Dr. Al-Attar is the strategic director, instructor, and advisory board member of the Waterloo Filtration Institute. In 2020, Eurovent Middle East appointed Dr. Al-Attar as the first associated consultant for air filtration. Recently, he became the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) patron for EUROVENT. Dr. Al-Attar received his engineering degrees (BSc, MSc, Ph.D.) from the University of Toronto (Canada), Kuwait University, and Loughborough University (UK), respectively. Dr. Al-Attar is reading for an MSc in sustainable urban development for air quality inclusion at the University of Oxford.


Dr. Al-Attar’s area of expertise focuses on the design and performance of high-efficiency filters for HVAC and land-based gas turbine applications, emphasizing the chemical and physical characterization of airborne pollutants. Dr. Al-Attar is a columnist in the Filtration News, Filtration + Separation, EUROVENT Middle East newsletter, Climate Control Middle East Magazine, ES Engineering, USA, and Caloryfrio Magazine, Spain. He has authored many articles on air quality, filter design, performance, particle characterization, and climate change, which were translated into Arabic, Portuguese, and Spanish. Dr. Al-Attar is an editorial member/referee in the Filtration Society (UK) and the Journal of Cleaner Production.



Dive into the full spectrum of the WFI 2023 Program here, encompassing 24 diverse topics across four enlightening sessions:


Session 1: New Regulations and Demands for Clean Air and Water

Session 2: Advanced Technologies for Next-Generation Filtration Solutions

Session 3: Sustainable Filtration Solutions for a Circular Economy

Session 4: Filtration's Impact on the Future of Our Planet


Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with world-leading experts in filtration, clean air and water solutions, fostering a healthier and more sustainable environment. Reserve Your Seat Now to immerse yourself in the excitement of the Filtration Summit, where innovation converges with industry excellence and emerging opportunities.



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