Jayant (Jay) Bhagwan, is the Executive Manager of the key strategic area of Water Use, Wastewater Resources and Sanitation Futures at the South African Water Research Commission, which focuses on the management of water and wastewater in the Domestic, Mining and Industrial sector.  He has been instrumental in creating the portfolio of research projects and innovations  related to water supply and wastewater management.  He completed his Masters Degree in Tropical Public Health Engineering from Leeds University, UK.  With his knowledge and experienced gained in implementa

Melody Lau is a scientist within the Catchments, Wastewater and Environmental Science Team at SA Water Corporation.  Current she has played a lead role in both the research and operational delivery of the COVID-19 surveillance programme at SA Water. Her methods have been proven by multiple independent trials to be industry leading in terms of their quality and reliability. Her work includes hands-on day-to-day delivery of the analysis in Australia as well as training and providing seminars internationally.