Devi Bühler, PhD

Environmental engineer, researcher and creative mind

Switzerland

About

Researcher and innovator in sustainable development, decentralised water treatment & reuse, and circular building. Finding ways to create a more sustainable future by applying sciences and collaborating across disciplines.

Experience

  • International Water Association (3 yrs 7 mos)
    • Co-Chair Specialist Group on Resources-Oriented Sanitation
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    • Member of the Management Committee Specialist Group on Resources-Oriented Sanitation
      Jan 2023 - Dec 2025 · 3 yrs

  • ZHAW School of Life Sciences and Facility Management (9 yrs 11 mos)
    • Senior Researcher (Dozentin)
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Research Associate
      Jan 2019 - Dec 2024 · 6 yrs

    • Research Assistant
      Sep 2016 - Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Visiting Researcher at Stellenbosch University
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Member of the ISC Global Roster of Experts at International Science Council
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Synergy Village (12 yrs)
    • President
      Jan 2019 - Dec 2025 · 7 yrs

    • Co-Founder
      Jan 2014 - Dec 2018 · 5 yrs