Animesh Dutta

Animesh Dutta, PhD, P.Eng., is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on thermochemical conversion of biomass and waste, renewable energy systems, and advanced energy technologies. He holds expertise in supercritical water gasification, biofuel production, and life cycle analysis.

Education: PhD (not explicitly stated, inferred from title). Research interests include agri-residue valorization, CO₂ capture, and biomass-based energy systems. He teaches graduate courses on biomass conversion and undergraduate thermodynamics (ENGG 3260).

Key research areas:

• Thermochemical conversion of agricultural residues
• Hydrothermal carbonization for biocarbon production
• CO₂ capture via activated carbon systems
• Integration of solar and biomass energy systems
• Process intensification in biofuel production

Recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize hybrid energy systems, waste-to-energy technologies, and catalytic biomass processing. His work addresses global challenges in sustainable energy and circular economy.

Grants and collaborations: Not explicitly stated, but research themes imply funding from environmental and energy sectors. Lab activities include bioenergy systems design and material synthesis for energy storage.