Speakers

Dr. Lu Kangjia (Kelly) is an award-winning water treatment specialist, researcher, and industry consultant with over 11 years of experience in sustainable water management and mission-critical cooling infrastructure. At Ecolab, she provides technical leadership for data center projects across Southeast Asia, helping operators optimize water efficiency, cooling performance, and environmental sustainability. Kelly has published more than 20 scientific papers, edited a book on membrane technology, and translated research innovations into commercial applications. Named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2021, she is a Certified Data Centre Professional, Certified Data Centre Environmental Sustainability Specialist, Certified Water Efficiency Manager, and Water Safety Auditor, and is recognized for her expertise in liquid cooling technologies and next-generation data center water strategies.