Maryam Aram is a Doctoral Candidate (DC2) in the MSCA-NANAQUA Project at KU Leuven, Belgium. Her PhD research focuses on enhancing piezoelectric nano-photocatalysis for simultaneous degradation of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) and electricity harvesting in a fuel cell system under visible-light irradiation.

Maryam holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Isfahan, where she specialized in synthesizing nano-photocatalysts and applying advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) to degrade emerging contaminants. Her academic training provided a strong foundation in bridging chemical engineering and environmental technologies. Her methodical laboratory work culminated in a publication on antibiotics degradation using a novel nano-photocatalyst under visible-light irradiation and ozone injection, highlighting her research capabilities. Beyond her academic work, Maryam was an integral part of the Environmental Research Institute in Iran, where she volunteered for several years.

Before joining KU Leuven, Maryam was working as an R&D specialist, focusing on process design of industrial water and wastewater treatment plants. Passionate about integrating chemical engineering, nanotechnology, and environmental science, she aims to develop innovative, impactful technologies for cleaner water and a more sustainable future.