Bushra Al-Duri

Professor Bushra Al-Duri is a distinguished academic in Sustainable Process Engineering at the University of Birmingham's School of Chemical Engineering. Her expertise spans advanced waste treatment technologies, energy production, and sustainable plastics solutions. She leads the Birmingham Plastics Network, an interdisciplinary team addressing global plastic challenges through collaborative research across multiple disciplines.

• Research Focus: Supercritical Water Oxidation (SCWO), energy storage in supercritical/cryogenic systems, and production of biofuels from renewable resources.
• Teaching: Coordinates core modules like Petrochemical Engineering and Process Integration, with extensive experience in biochemical engineering, fluid mechanics, and environmental engineering.
• Collaborations: Maintains industrial partnerships for SCWO commercialization and has advised over 20 PhD students globally.

Her research emphasizes circular economy principles, converting hazardous waste into useful compounds while minimizing environmental impact. Key projects include SCWO optimization for pharmaceutical waste and developing novel solvents for biofuel precursors like 5HMF and DMF. She also explores energy storage via supercritical air cycles and cryogenic systems.

Publications (132+) and conference presentations highlight her contributions to supercritical fluid applications, with recent work focused on end-of-life plastics solutions and sustainable energy systems. She serves as an external examiner for UK and international universities, reflecting her peer-recognized expertise.