In the three years that I was at the laboratory, I carried out research into water treatment using activated carbon. In the course of conducting research, I came to want to work where I could support the water supply infrastructure, which is so closely linked to everyday life.
An understanding of water treatment flow and its structure is indispensable when designing water and sewage treatment plants. Not only the knowledge that I gained through university lectures, but the understanding of water treatment that I experienced "in the flesh" through research in the laboratory and discussions with teaching staff as well, has become a valuable asset in my day-to-day work.
In addition, I encounter various problems on a daily basis when carrying out my work. I feel that I was able to hone my abilities in dealing with these problems and my way of thinking about things during my research, through presentations and discussions at seminars, meetings with teaching staff, and the carrying out of experiments.
First-class teaching staff in the water treatment field work at the Environmental Risk Engineering Laboratory and substantial research equipment is also in place. When I was in the master's program, I was given the chance to give a talk at an international conference organized in France and I believe I got this chance due to this very cutting-edge research environment.
In addition, not only was the research environment perfect, but there were also a lot of relaxing events (even today?). I have fond memories of barbequed lamb parties and travel arranged through the laboratory, as well as gathering around a pot of boiling food in the students' room. Even after graduation, I get together with former laboratory members several times a year and drink.
I would not hesitate to recommend this laboratory to students who want to carry out cutting-edge research, extend one's capabilities, and make friends for life.