He has 13 years of experience in water and wastewater treatment, electrochemical technologies and advanced oxidation processes. He has contributed over 8 years to the development of microbial fuel cells, an innovative electrochemical technology that allows direct conversion of organic matter into electricity. Dr Lefebvre also has expertise in ozonation and other advanced oxidation processes applied to industrial water treatment and reuse (e.g., for pharmaceutical industries). As such, he is a management committee member of the Water Reuse Specialist Group of the International Water Association (IWA). He is the author of 23 peer-reviewed papers and 4 book chapters, owns 1 patent and has given presentations at over 25 international conferences.