Waste Management
Centre of Competence
Research and development at the University of Pannonia spans the entire waste hierarchy, from waste prevention and product reuse to recycling, energy recovery and disposal.
By combining expertise in engineering, environmental science and social sciences, we offer innovative, sustainable solutions for our industrial and public sector partners.
Why choose the University of Pannonia?
- Industrial-scale equipment – experimental investigation of diverse waste streams and modelling of complete processing lines.
- An interdisciplinary approach – integrating expertise in engineering, environmental science and social sciences.
- Practical applications – translating fundamental research into market-ready solutions.
Our key research and development areas
- Waste prevention and awareness raising – attitude surveys, educational programmes and waste reduction strategies.
- Logistics and system optimisation – data-driven analysis, network modelling and enhanced system resilience.
- Mechanical and chemical treatment – separation technologies and waste fraction characterisation.
- Biological processes – composting, anaerobic digestion, and the production of biogas and valuable by-products.
- Waste conversion – producing fuels and chemical feedstocks from waste.
- Recycling of plastic and construction waste – developing advanced processing technologies and new materials.
- Soil and water remediation – innovative methods for cleaning up contaminated environments.
Our mission
Supported by our laboratory and pilot-scale facilities, we take a comprehensive approach encompassing waste prevention, recovery and education.
Our mission is to create value from waste in the form of energy, raw materials and knowledge, contributing to a cleaner, more resilient and sustainable future.