At the International UV Association (IUVA) World Congress in 2023, the IUVA SDG Task Force convened a workshop focusing on ultraviolet (UV) disinfection for water treatment in low-to-middle income, humanitarian and rural settings worldwide. This session was a deep dive into the challenges of implementing UV systems and alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development … [Read more...] about IUVA Task Force Focuses on Water Treatment, Releases Workshop Report
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Submissions Are Open for the 2024 IUVA Scholarship Program
IUVA is excited to announce that submissions for the 2024 IUVA Scholarship Program are officially open! This year, IUVA is offering three scholarships, each valued at $2,500 USD, designed to support the next generation of UV industry leaders. Eligibility Criteria: • The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in accredited university/college … [Read more...] about Submissions Are Open for the 2024 IUVA Scholarship Program
IUVA is Announcing a Special Dictionary Development Workshop at the 2024 IUVA Americas Conference
IUVA is excited to announce a special Dictionary Development Workshop on Sunday, May 19, at the 2024 IUVA Americas Conference in Orlando, Florida. This workshop will build on the work they began at the IUVA World Congress last September in Dubai as they progress towards harmonizing and understanding the vast terminologies used across various UV-centric industries. IUVA … [Read more...] about IUVA is Announcing a Special Dictionary Development Workshop at the 2024 IUVA Americas Conference
Young Professionals News – 2024 Quarter 1
Welcome to 2024! As the start of the year often is a time for resolutions and planning, we wanted to take a moment to look at what’s ahead for the IUVA YP Committee. There are a lot of great opportunities coming up this year, so if you’ve been waiting for a sign to get involved – this is it! First, let us introduce our new team. You’re probably familiar with our co-chairs, … [Read more...] about Young Professionals News – 2024 Quarter 1
ASHRAE 241, MS2 and GUV: There May Be an Upside
By Troy Cowan, IUVA Healthcare / UV Working Group facilitator Congratulations to our friends and colleagues at ASHRAE for a well-planned and well-executed ASHRAE Winter Conference in Chicago, where Dr. Rick Martinello 1 and I recently had the privilege of representing IUVA, thanks to our IUVA/ASHRAE MOU. 2 Kudos to the ASHRAE staff for their wonderful service and assistance, … [Read more...] about ASHRAE 241, MS2 and GUV: There May Be an Upside
Several Key Issues Regarding the Application and Expansion of the IUVA Protocol
By Lianfeng Zhang, Laboratory of Ecology and Environmental Protection, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen The IUVA protocol (Lawal et al., 2008, 2017) for lamp measurement has been in use for 15 years, gaining significant global recognition and acceptance. Fifteen years of practical application have validated its capability to produce consistently … [Read more...] about Several Key Issues Regarding the Application and Expansion of the IUVA Protocol
2024 Americas Conference Announcing the Final Conference Program
IUVA is excited to share the final conference program for the 2024 IUVA Americas Conference, taking place May 19-22, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida. The 2024 IUVA Americas Conference, co-located with the RadTech UV+EB Technology Expo and Conference, features a record number of presentations split into three conference program tracks over three days on … [Read more...] about 2024 Americas Conference Announcing the Final Conference Program
Announcing the 2024 IUVA Americas Conference Program
Press release submitted on behalf of IUVA. IUVA is excited to announce the conference program for the 2024 IUVA Americas Conference, taking place May 20-22, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida. The 2024 IUVA Americas Conference, co-located with the RadTech UV+EB Technology Expo and Conference, features a record number of presentations split into three … [Read more...] about Announcing the 2024 IUVA Americas Conference Program
Young Professionals News: 2023 Quarter 4
YPs Gather in Dubai Hello, YP community! This column is the last one of the year, and it comes to a close with some exciting updates. The 2023 International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) World Congress was held successfully from September 10 to 13, 2023, at the InterContinental Dubai – Festival City in Dubai, U.A.E. During this congress, the IUVA Young Professionals (YP) … [Read more...] about Young Professionals News: 2023 Quarter 4
Achieving Consensus on GUV in Public Spaces Workshop Earns “Wow” Response
By Troy Cowan, IUVA Healthcare/UV Working Group A most memorable and productive workshop on “Achieving Consensus on GUV in Public Spaces” was held in Atlanta, June 6-8, 2023. By all accounts, the event may have had the greatest concentration of GUV expertise in the world, with 69 in-person and 50+ virtual attendees from 13 countries. The attendees represented more than 70 … [Read more...] about Achieving Consensus on GUV in Public Spaces Workshop Earns “Wow” Response