Valens Habimana

Mr. Valens Habimana is an Assistant Lecturer in Chemistry Department, School of Science, College of Science and Technology, University of Rwanda. He is also a dedicated PhD student at KTH University whose research expertise spans environmental chemistry, wastewater treatment, and sustainable resource recovery. With a strong scientific foundation shaped by advanced training in environmental sanitation and years of academic engagement, he has contributed significantly to advancing water quality improvement and environmental monitoring initiatives. His work explores innovative treatment solutions such as microbial systems, natural fibers, adsorption techniques, and constructed wetlands, aiming to enhance pollutant removal while promoting circular resource use through biogas generation, nutrient recovery, and water reuse. He has been involved in impactful studies on heavy metals, pesticide residues, pharmaceuticals, food nutrient retention, and the ecological health of freshwater bodies, and holds a growing scholarly presence with 121 citations by 69 documents, 4 documents indexed, and an h-index of 4. His research has appeared in reputable journals such as Science of the Total Environment, Food Science & Nutrition, Water, and other regional and international scientific outlets. Mr. Valens Habimana has collaborated with renowned institutions and environmental organizations to drive research innovations addressing local and global environmental challenges. His contributions also extend to national programs focused on industrial effluent assessments, water quality monitoring, and green growth best-practice verification. As a committed member of several scientific networks and standards committees, he actively promotes knowledge exchange and scientific leadership. Through his ongoing doctoral research and collaborative projects, Valens continues to advance sustainable water management, environmental protection, and applied analytical chemistry, positioning himself as a rising researcher dedicated to impactful, solution-oriented scientific work.