Daniel Eckstein completed his degree in environmental engineering at the Triesdorf campus in 2013. He wants to 'make a difference' and, as Director of a Regional Group within the German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste (Deutsche Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und Abfall – DWA), he advocates sustainable water management. The DWA, a politically and economically independent association, supports research and development, provides a forum for members to exchange ideas and opinions and advises policymakers.