Scientist

International water scientist Robert Slovak is regarded as one of the world’s foremost water experts.

Robert Slovak devoted himself to the science of water after life-altering experiences. He took his astronautical and mechanical engineering degrees and decided to pursue the research of reverse osmosis with his brother Jack. The dynamic duo were considered the early developers of Reverse Osmosis technology.

Robert and his brother Jack co-founded Water Factory Systems in the early 1970’s. Robert has over 50 years of experience in the water treatment industry, specializing in membrane separation technology and products. His career included a significant contribution to the POU (Point-of-Use) and commercial/institutional RO (Reverse Osmosis) industry, especially in the area of system design, application knowledge, and technical training. He and his brother were among the early developers of Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology and its many applications.

Their successful innovations encompassed home and office RO drinking water systems, bottled water production, laboratory purification, hemodialysis, seawater desalination, microchip production, bottled water production, water vending, spot-free vehicle washing and more.

As a result of the rapid growth of RO applications, Robert’s ongoing seminars, and a best-selling industry book on the subject of POU (Point of Use) RO, he became a well-known figure in the water industry. In 1989 Water Factory Systems was purchased by CUNO Inc, a global leader in fluid treatment. Since then, it was acquired by the 3M Corporation, which continues to market many of their original products.

After gaining valuable research and field experience, they joined forces with Doug Horn of Pro Water Systems. The combination rapidly became one of the industry leaders in POU and commercial RO water treatment. As the field was so new, Robert was required to contribute in areas of research, engineering, product development, manufacturing, installation, marketing and sales. Of his contributions to the water treatment industry, Robert is perhaps best known for his articles, technical writing, and training seminars, through private industry and numerous Water Quality Association functions.

Robert is the Principle Officer of NEXT™ Filtration Technologies, Inc. whose products include: Next RO®; ScaleStop Plus®, and Next Sand®, all of which are state-of-the-art technologies which are incorporated into products sold by H2O Profesionales Internacionales, S.A. de C.V.