Willi Gujer

Member of the Eawag Directorate and Professor of Urban Water Management

At Eawag since 1974

Willi Gujer was Professor of Urban Water Management at the ETH Zurich and has been a member of the Eawag Directorate since 2001. He retired in 2011. Form 1976 to 1994 he was head of the Engineering Science Department at Eawag. And starting 1992 he became Professor for Environmental Engineering (Urban water management) at ETH Zurich. Gujer has contributed greatly to the development of wastewater treatment technology in Europe. But also training of professionals in the field of Urban Water Management has always been important to him. He is convinced that environmental engineering is an attractive field for young students: “A large proportion of humankind does not have access to safe drinking water – this represents an enormous challenge.” In 2006, he received the “Golden Owl” from the ETH student association for his outstanding performance as a teacher. In 2008, he also received the “Credit Suisse Award for Best Teaching”.

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