Zoltán Melicz, PhD (KaveczkiTerv Ltd, Hungary)

Zoltán Melicz PhD civil engineer, water professional. He has 22 years of experience in water research and management at higher educational institutions and private companies. His specific research area is water and wastewater technologies, applying advanced techniques. Participated in several water related innovations, led water infrastructure design projects. Owns water technology patent. Member of presidentship of water professional bodies in Hungary (Hungarian Hydrological Society, Hungarian Water Association). Gained managerial experience in international research projects.

“My experience revealed the necessity of digitalization of water infrastructure. Applying modelling, sensors and artificial intelligence may enhance performance of these facilities.”