Water Systems and Biotechnology Institute
The Institute is composed of researchers from different fields, thus facilitating a multifaceted approach to addressing issues in specific scientific fields.
Learn more about our study programmes
Study programmes
The Institute participates in the implementation of several study programmes at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral level.
Heat, gas and water technology
- Professional bachelor's studies
- 5 years
- Latvian
- Professional bachelor's degree in heat, gas and water engineering systems / civil engineer of engineering systems
Biotechnology and Bioengineering (joint program with the University of Latvia)
- Academic bachelor's studies
- 3 years
- English
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
Research fields
Research fields
Biotechnology
- Identification and characterization of microorganisms in water, wastewater and environmental samples with conventional and alternative methods.
- Fungal enzyme production technologies and applications;
- Biomass valorization technologies and biorefinery solutions;
- Fermentation studies;
- Waste and industrial by-product biodegradation technologies;
- Biofuel production technologies
Water cycle
- Treatment technologies for both groundwater and surface drinking water, such as coagulation, filtration and disinfection;
- Drinking water quality control and distribution network improvement, including quality modeling;
- Online monitoring of water networks;
- Wastewater treatment technologies and process management;
- Microalgae technologies for improved wastewater treatment, microalgae harvesting technologies;
- Recovery of resources from wastewater and sewage sludge;
- Wastewater epidemiology for reducing health risks.
News
News and Events
We create solutions to reduce diffuse pollution
Our institute's experts continue their work on developing tools for mitigating diffuse pollution within the framework of the project "Safety Plan for Watershed Diffuse Pollution Control". Read more about what has been accomplished in the last six months! Risk map created! Using geographic information system tools, the risk factors contributing to diffuse pollution in the…
Seminar “Bioenergy Technologies and Biotechnologies” programme
Annual seminar "Bioenergy Technologies and Biotechnologies programme You can find here.
Annual Seminar “Bioenergy Technologies and Biotechnologies” on 16.10. – 17.10.2025.
Water Systems and Biotechnology Institute is excited to announce the date of our annual seminar “Bioenergy Technologies and Biotechnologies” that is held as a side event of The 66th International Scientific conference of Riga Technical University. This year the event is extended to 2 days and will be held from 16th to 17th October, 2025…
