LIST OF TOPICS

(updated August 11th, 2005)

18.8.2005 - Site characterisation:
General factors influencing application of phytoremediation techniques (Dr. Vanek)
Soil science and climate factors (Dr. Pupeza)
Radiation contamination of forest ecosystems (Prof. Orlov)
Field screening and sampling strategies for explosives (Dr Hebner)

19.8.2005 - Biological bases of bioremediation:
Microbial metabolism (dr. Ronen)

         Microbial systems for soil bioremediation (dr. Diels)
Genetic / ecological features (dr. Ronen)
Treatment of heavy  metals in soils and water by micro-organisms (dr. Diels)

20.8.2005 - Biological bases of phytoremediation:
Plant metabolism (dr. McCutcheon)
Plant taxonomy for phytoremediation (Prof. Gawronski)
Genetic variability and genetic engineering (Prof. Marmiroli)

22.8.2005 - Feasibility studies:
Lab and controlled conditions studies (Prof. Gawronski)
Experiences with pilot scale tests in soil and groundwater remediation (dr. Diels)
Pretreatment: Lessons to be learned from Wastewater Treatment (Dr. Russell)

          From laboratory experiments to large scale application - example of phytoremediation of radionuclides (dr. Vanek)
Pilot installations of constructed wetlands for the treatment of Uranium and RDX (Dr. Hebner)

23.8.2005 - Practical implementation:
Choice of approach (dr. McCutcheon)
Management of the life cycle of Biological Water Treatment Systems from Concept to Decommissioning (dr. Kunze)

          Phytoremediation of explosives (dr. Vanek)

          Microbial systems for decontamination of explosives contaminated soil, surface, and groundwater (dr. Ronen)
When Phytoremediation may not work on Highly Toxic Sites -- Physical/ Chemical Alternatives and their Costs (dr. Russell)

26.8.2005 - Case studies and international experience
USA and Canada experience (dr. McCutcheon)
European Experience in the design, operation and permitting of Biological Water Treatment Solutions for Industrial and Mine Effluents (dr. Kunze)
Other countries (dr. Ronen)

20.8.2005 - ROUND TABLE ON NATO CCMS activities (coordinated by dr. Kozeltsev)

24.8.2005 - WORKSHOP ON Risk management and communication  (coordinated by Prof. Samotokin)

25.8.2005 - WORKSHOP ON Regulatory issues (coordinated by dr. Marr)