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Professor Dylan Jones is a Professor of Operational Research at the University of Portsmouth within the School of Mathematics and Physics. He holds dual affiliations with the Centre for Operational Research and Logistics and the Centre of Excellence in Defence, Risk & Resilience. His academic journey includes a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics with Operational Research from the University of Southampton and a PhD in Operational Research from the University of Portsmouth. Specializing in Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM), his research spans logistics, healthcare, renewable energy, and defense applications. He has led over 18 PhD theses and secured EU funding for projects focused on offshore wind energy and sustainable logistics. Professor Jones is also the Director of the Centre for Operational Research and Logistics, emphasizing strategic port development and disaster risk reduction. His work integrates advanced methodologies like goal programming and mixed modeling to address complex real-world challenges. Recent contributions include frameworks for offshore wind farm logistics, sustainable port selection, and resilience-based maintenance strategies. Education: BSc (Hons) in Mathematics with Operational Research, University of Southampton PhD in Operational Research, University of Portsmouth Research interests revolve around applying operational research principles to solve multi-objective problems in logistics, healthcare systems, and renewable energy sectors. His work emphasizes sustainability, decision-making under uncertainty, and optimizing resource allocation. Key projects include developing methodologies for offshore wind energy infrastructure and analyzing risk in maritime logistics. His research outputs (109+ publications) focus on advancing operational research techniques, with notable contributions to goal programming, logistics optimization, and multi-criteria decision analysis. He collaborates internationally, particularly in Brazil, France, Spain, and Portugal, to address global challenges in sustainable energy and infrastructure. Labs/Teams: Centre for Operational Research and Logistics Centre of Excellence in Defence, Risk & Resilience

• Operational Research
• Logistics
• Healthcare
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Professor Bruce Jefferson is a Professor of Water Engineering at Cranfield University's Water Science Institute. He holds visiting positions at RMIT and the University of New South Wales in Australia. With a BEng and PhD from Loughborough University, he joined Cranfield in 1997, progressing through roles including Senior Research Fellow (2003) and Senior Lecturer (2006). His research focuses on optimizing water and wastewater treatment technologies, particularly resource recovery, anaerobic processes, and advanced oxidation. Key interests include low-energy nutrient removal, control of NOM and algae, and sustainable water production techniques like slow sand filter skimming. Education: BEng (Chemical Engineering) and PhD from Loughborough University. Research spans innovative treatment methods, such as microbubble applications in ozonation and coagulation strategies for PFAS removal. He collaborates with major water utilities (e.g., Anglian Water, Thames Water) and agencies like the EPA. Current projects include NextGen circular water solutions, pollution resilience in rivers, and phosphorus removal via wetlands. Advises six doctoral students and oversees research teams at Cranfield's Water Institute. Labs/Teams: Cranfield Water Science Institute, leading research groups in wastewater treatment, resource recovery, and environmental engineering.

• Water Science and Engineering
• Wastewater Treatment
• Resource Recovery
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Professor Jing Meng is a leading academic at University College London's Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, holding the position since 2023 after progressing from Lecturer (2019-2021) to Associate Professor (2021-2023). She concurrently serves as a fellow at the Cambridge Centre for Environment, Energy and Natural Resource Governance and maintains active editorial roles as Executive Editor of the Journal of Cleaner Production and Associate Editor for Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. Her research spans three interconnected domains: Energy Transitions and Technology Innovation (examining cost forecasts and structural emission declines in China), Climate Change Policies (analyzing South-South trade effects and multinational enterprise emissions), and Emission-Health-Socioeconomics Nexus (assessing air pollution impacts and integrated co-mitigation strategies). This interdisciplinary approach is reflected in her publication record across Nature family journals and PNAS. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on global carbon accounting methodologies, with increasing attention to subnational (city-level) analyses, health co-benefits of climate policies, and technological innovation pathways for hard-to-abate sectors. Her work frequently employs multi-regional input-output modeling to trace emissions through complex supply chains. AGU Global Environmental Change Early Career Award (2023) MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 Asia Pacific (2022) Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2020-2024) Nature Communications Top 50 Earth Sciences Article (2018) MDPI Emerging Sustainability Leader Award (2020) Environmental Research Letters Best Early Career Article (2017) Professor Meng has secured substantial funding from diverse sources including NERC, the British Council, Quadrature Climate Foundation, The Royal Society, and UCL internal grants. She leads an interdisciplinary research group focused on technology innovation and climate policy, with particular emphasis on China's role in global emissions systems. Her work directly supports Sustainable Development Goal 13 (Climate Action) through actionable policy insights.

• Climate Change Mitigation
• Ecological Economics
• Technology Innovation
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Dr Yixing Sui is a Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology at the School of Science, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Science at the University of Greenwich. He joined as a Research Fellow in Algal Biotechnology in 2019, became a Lecturer in 2023, and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2024. His research focuses on leveraging microalgae, particularly Dunaliella species, for nutritional protein production, bioproduct optimization, and sustainable resource recovery from wastewater. He holds a PhD in Bioscience Engineering from the University of Antwerp (201?), an MSc in Environmental Sciences from Wageningen University (2013), and a BEng in Environmental Engineering from Tianjin Chengjian University (2011). His work integrates environmental engineering, microbial physiology, and bioprocess optimization to address challenges in food security and circular economy. Dr Sui’s research interests include: Algal-based protein production for food and feed Wastewater-to-biomass conversion Light regime optimization for microalgal bioproducts Life cycle assessment of algal cultivation systems His recent publications (2019–2025) highlight advancements in: Co-production of protein and carotenoids in Dunaliella Light wavelength and intensity effects on biomass quality Wastewater utilization challenges and solutions Seaweed protein extraction technologies Dr Sui has no listed awards but has contributed to multiple interdisciplinary projects at the University of Greenwich. His advising and grant activities remain unspecified in available texts. He is affiliated with the Algal Biotechnology research group and collaborates with institutions globally, including the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW).

• Biotechnology
• Microbial Physiology
• Environmental Engineering
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Dr. Nagham Saeed is an Associate Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the School of Computing and Engineering, University of West London, where she has been actively engaged in teaching and research since 2007. She holds a PhD in Intelligent MANET Optimisation from Brunel University and leads the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) research group. Her academic service includes editorial and technical committee roles for IEEE and MDPI, and she is a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Senior Member of IEEE, Member of IET, and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). PhD in Intelligent MANET Optimisation System, Brunel University (2011) Her research focuses on intelligent systems for smart cities, applying artificial intelligence to telecommunications, energy modeling, and industrial applications. She explores AI-driven optimization in next-generation networks, smart grid integration, battery management systems, and sustainable ICT. Her work also extends to engineering education, particularly feedforward teaching methods and student engagement. The recent publications reveal a strong trend in applying AI and machine learning to solve real-world challenges in energy systems, IoT, transportation, and environmental sustainability, often with a focus on smart cities and renewable integration. Dr. Saeed has been recognized with several awards, including: 2021 University of West London Student Union Best Supervisor/Tutor Award 2022 IEEE Region 8 Outstanding Women in Engineering Section Volunteer Award She mentors early-career engineers and academics and actively promotes electrical and electronic engineering among young girls. She has served as the 2023 IEEE Women in Engineering UK & Ireland Chair and is currently the Vice Chair (Chair-Elect) for the IEEE UK & Ireland Section (2024–2025). Her leadership spans technical innovation, academic service, and diversity advocacy in engineering. She teaches across a range of programs, including MSc Industrial Internet of Things, BEng and MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and supervises PhD research in related fields.

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
• Artificial Intelligence in Engineering
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Alex Durkin is a Researcher and Research Associate at the Sargent Centre for Process Systems Engineering within the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London. His academic background includes both an MEng and PhD from Imperial College London's Department of Chemical Engineering. Alex specializes in applying machine learning and optimization techniques to design autonomous industrial systems, with a focus on sustainable resource recovery and emission reduction in wastewater and industrial processes. Education: MEng, Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London PhD, Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London His research interests span chemical engineering, environmental engineering, and sustainability, particularly in developing methodologies for circular economy frameworks, process system optimization, and resource recovery from organic waste. Alex also explores stochastic and bilevel optimization frameworks for industrial applications, alongside Gaussian processes and surrogate modeling for robust design. His publications highlight trends in wastewater valorization, carbon capture technologies, and closed-loop systems for sustainable resource management. Notable work includes frameworks for food processing waste sustainability and bio-based protein production solutions for food security challenges. Alex is affiliated with the Sargent Centre for Process Systems Engineering, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to industrial sustainability challenges. His research bridges computational methods with practical engineering solutions to address global environmental and industrial needs.

• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Inorganic Chemistry
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Professor Pilar Fernandez-Ibanez is a distinguished Professor in Environmental Engineering at Ulster University's School of Engineering. She previously served as Head of Group at Plataforma Solar de Almería of CIEMAT in Spain before joining Ulster University. Her academic career spans multiple institutions across Spain and the UK, with a strong focus on solving global water challenges. She holds a PhD in Applied Physics (2004) and a Bachelor's degree in Theoretical Physics (1994), both from the University of Granada. Her professional journey includes significant roles at CIEMAT as Research Assistant, Research Fellow, Senior Researcher, and ultimately Head of Group. Professor Fernandez-Ibanez's research primarily focuses on low-cost technologies for water purification, photochemical and advanced oxidation processes for removing microbiological pathogens and hazardous chemical contaminants, and decentralized technologies for drinking water in developing communities. Her work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water and sanitation. Her extensive publication record includes 182 peer-reviewed articles with an h-index of 60 and over 12,000 citations. Her research output demonstrates consistent growth and impact, with recent publications focusing on household-based water disinfection systems, UVC-LED radiation efficacy, and nanomechanical biosensing technologies. Member of the Royal Irish Academy (2024) Fellow of the Institute of Physics-UK and Ireland Fellow of the Higher Education Academy-UK Distinguished Research Awards 2021 University Champion Top 2% of scientists most-cited worldwide (2019) Finalist in the WISE awards 2019 on gender balance in STEM Professor Fernandez-Ibanez has secured substantial research funding, including serving as Principal Investigator on two H2020 projects (REWATERGY and PANIWATER) and a Royal Society International Collaboration Award. She is currently involved in multiple active projects including the AHRC-funded Green Transition Ecosystem and SAFEWATER initiatives. She also serves as Regional Editor for Europe of the Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology and associate editor for the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. She actively participates in international collaborations, serving as Ireland's representative to the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) committee on physics for development. Her research group at Ulster University focuses on developing practical water treatment solutions with real-world impact, particularly for underserved communities.

• Water purification
• Advanced Oxidation Processes
• Photochemical processes
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Dr. Keiron Roberts is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainability and the Built Environment at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the School of Civil Engineering & Surveying within the Faculty of Technology. He also contributes to the Revolution Plastics Institute and the Centre for Environmental and Renewable Energy Solutions. His research focuses on plastic policy analysis, waste management, energy systems, and circular economy principles. Roberts has led projects funded by Innovate UK (e.g., SHAPE UK and SEA CHANGE) aimed at decarbonizing shipping and supporting SMEs in achieving Net Zero. He co-authored policy reports for UNEP, G20, and Defra, including the UN’s first Compass Report on plastic pollution policies. His work includes coordinating global initiatives like the G20 marine plastic litter think piece and analyzing the environmental impact of PPE during the pandemic. Roberts holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Southampton and has conducted postdoctoral research on wastewater management and biofuel production from marine algae. Education MSci (Hons) Oceanography, University of Southampton (2007–2011) PhD in Civil Engineering (Anaerobic digestion of marine microalgae), University of Southampton (2011–2015) PGCE in Secondary and Tertiary Physics, University of Southampton (2015–2016) Research Interests Roberts’ work spans plastic policy, waste management systems, energy transition, and circular economy applications. He emphasizes actionable solutions, such as developing tools like SWIMS for UK waste infrastructure modeling and advising on PPE litter impacts post-COVID-19. His interdisciplinary approach integrates environmental science, engineering, and policy to address global sustainability challenges. Grants & Awards Recipient of the 2023 Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence (University of Portsmouth) Principal Investigator on Innovate UK projects (SHAPE UK, SEA CHANGE, Isle of Wight Energy Autonomous Community) Labs & Collaborations Active in the Revolution Plastics Institute and GreenTech South, collaborating with organizations like Southern Water and UN agencies to advance Net Zero goals and plastic policy frameworks.

• Plastic Policy Analysis
• Waste Management
• Energy Systems Management
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Professor Simon Pollard OBE DIC PhD DSc FREng FHEA is a Professor of Environmental Risk Management at Cranfield University's School of Water, Energy and Environment. With over 20 years of service at Cranfield, he has held numerous leadership positions including Pro-Vice Chancellor for the School of Water, Energy and Environment (2014-2021) and Pro-Vice-Chancellor International (2018-2024). He has served on the University's Executive for a decade and chaired key committees including Cranfield's Board for Energy and Environment, Health and Safety Committee, and International Committee. As an environmental engineer, Professor Pollard earned his PhD from Imperial College and his DSc from Cranfield University. His academic journey has positioned him as a leading authority in environmental risk governance, with significant contributions to government guidelines on environmental risk and leadership of risk centers for EPSRC and NERC. Professor Pollard's research focuses on environmental risk governance, preventative risk management, and regulatory design, with recent work exploring risk governance in the international water sector. His scholarship directly addresses the green economy, seeking to reconcile society's concerns about pollution with organizational responsibilities for safe management. His work spans carbon and climate risk, environmental policy, corporate sustainability, waste management, and resource efficiency. His extensive publication record demonstrates expertise across environmental engineering, risk assessment methodologies, water utility management, and sustainable waste practices, consistently bridging theoretical frameworks with practical applications. Professor Pollard has been honored with several prestigious awards including: Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2020 Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng) Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Professor Pollard has served in numerous advisory capacities beyond academia, including membership on the Government's Interdepartmental Liaison Group on Risk Assessment, the joint engineering institutions' Hazards Forum, and BBSRC's Beringer Panel. As editor of Science of the Total Environment for 16 years, he has significantly influenced environmental research publication standards. His international engagement includes visiting professorships at the University of South Australia, Jiangsu University, and most recently, the University of Salerno (2024). Professor Pollard has led significant initiatives in responsible internationalization, resetting Cranfield's approach to academic partnerships amid changing geopolitical climates and renewing the university's approach to knowledge diplomacy. His work has directly influenced UUKi's commitment to international postgraduate education.

• Environmental Risk Management
• Carbon and Climate Risk
• Environmental Policy
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Aumber Abbas is a researcher at Newcastle University specializing in advanced materials for sustainable energy and environmental applications. His work spans nanotechnology, catalysis, and biomass conversion, with significant contributions to carbon-based nanomaterials and electrochemical systems development. His research focuses on synthesizing graphene quantum dots from biomass waste for environmental sensing and remediation applications, developing catalytic processes for CO 2 utilization and cyclic carbonate production, and engineering electrochemical systems including vanadium redox flow batteries. Recent work emphasizes waste-derived functional materials for optical security, anti-counterfeiting, and wastewater treatment through nanoporous catalyst design and plasma-based tar removal technologies. Analysis of recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a dominant trend in sustainable nanomaterial engineering, particularly biomass-waste-derived carbon structures with tailored optical and catalytic properties. His work integrates experimental validation with simulation approaches to address energy storage, environmental remediation, and security applications, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary collaboration within Newcastle's engineering research community.

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Chemical Engineering
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Dr. Yue Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Maritime and Environmental Engineering at the University of Southampton, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Her work bridges environmental sustainability, biotechnology, and engineering, with a focus on anaerobic digestion and bioresource recovery. She leads key research projects on bioenergy, CO₂ biomethanisation, and waste valorisation, and teaches core modules in civil and environmental engineering. Research Interests: Optimisation of anaerobic digestion via trace element supplementation and microbial pathway manipulation CO₂ biomethanisation and in-situ hydrogen addition Mixed-culture fermentation for selective carboxylic acid production from protein-rich wastes Nutrient recovery from wastewater and organic residues Microbial electrochemical systems for biofuel (methane, biobutanol) production Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in process optimization, microbial community dynamics, and sustainable resource recovery, particularly in the context of food waste, energy crops, and industrial effluents. A recurring theme is the integration of biological processes with engineering controls to enhance efficiency and environmental benefit. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), 2012 Dr. Zhang actively supervises multiple PhD students and has held leadership roles in teaching, including Module Lead for Bioenergy and Urban Water and Wastewater Engineering. She has received research funding from EPSRC, BBSRC, Innovate UK, the European Union, and the Royal Academy of Engineering. Her external roles include chairing committees at BBSRC and EPSRC, and membership in the EPSRC Peer Review College. She is also involved in international collaborations, such as the EU-China ECOFUEL project. Labs and Research Groups: Water and Environmental Engineering Group Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute Environmental Biotechnology Innovation Centre

• Anaerobic Digestion
• Bioenergy Production
• Organic Waste Management
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Dr Stuart Wagland is a Reader in Energy and Environmental Chemistry and Deputy Director of Research at Cranfield University's School of Water, Energy and Environment. He holds a PhD in waste chemistry from Cranfield and additional degrees in Chemistry and Display Technology. A Chartered Chemist (CChem) and Fellow of both the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and the Higher Education Association (FHEA), Dr Wagland specializes in waste management, enhanced landfill mining, and resource recovery from solid wastes. His work bridges chemistry and engineering, focusing on anaerobic digestion optimization, bioleaching, and critical metal extraction from waste streams. Research interests include waste characterization, energy potential assessment, and advanced thermal treatment technologies. Key projects involve EU Horizon 2020 initiatives (SMART GROUND, NEW MINE) and Interreg NW Europe's REGENERATIS project, aimed at recovering metals from industrial waste. Dr Wagland coordinates the UK Enhanced Landfill Mining Network and collaborates with EURELCO, a European consortium. Current activities include doctoral supervision in waste management and landfill mining. He has secured grants from Innovate UK, EPSRC, and the European Regional Development Fund. Awards include the Lord Kings Norton Medal for contributions to carbon capture and storage.

• Biomass and Waste
• Carbon, Climate and Risk
• Energy and the Environment
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Dr. Tosin Somorin is a Chancellor's Fellow/Lecturer in Energy at the University of Strathclyde's Department of Chemical and Process Engineering. His research focuses on sustainable waste conversion, energy systems, and biogenic carbon sequestration, contributing to UN SDGs 7, 11, and 13. He holds a PhD in Gas Turbine Engineering from Cranfield University and has extensive experience in environmental consulting and interdisciplinary research. Education: PhD in Gas Turbine Engineering, Cranfield University (2011–2015) BSc in Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Hertfordshire (2009–2010) Research Interests: Sustainable waste-to-energy processes, thermochemical/biochemical conversion, circular economy strategies, and environmental impact assessment. Specific areas include gasification, anaerobic digestion, and engineered biochar for carbon capture. Teaching: Contributes to modules such as CP538 (Environmental Engineering for Industrial Challenges), CP407 (Chemical Engineering Design), and 18530 (Chemical Engineering Project). Supervises students in wastewater treatment, resource recovery, and sustainable agri-food systems. Projects: Principal Investigator: 'Geo-Project - Next Generation Wastewater' (2023–2024) Co-Investigator: EU Horizon-funded 'REFINE' project (2023–2027) for solar fuels Awards: 2023 Strathclyde Medal for the 'Sustainable Impact by Design' Team. Labs/Teams: Leads research groups focused on experimental design, process modeling, and feasibility studies for innovative energy technologies.

• Sustainable Waste Conversion
• Thermochemical Conversion
• Biochemical Conversion
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Dr. Tao Lyu is a Senior Lecturer in Green Technologies at the Cranfield Water Science Institute, Cranfield University, where he has been employed since April 2020. He serves as the course director for the Environmental Engineering MSc at the JSU-CU Institute. His research is centered on nature-based solutions and green technologies for sustainable water and wastewater management. PhD in Environmental Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark (2016) Research Fellow, Nottingham Trent University (2017–2019) Module Leader, BSc Environmental Sciences (2019) Senior Lecturer, Cranfield University (2020–present) Dr. Lyu’s research spans environmental engineering, chemistry, and nanoscience, with a focus on nature-based solutions such as constructed wetlands and microalgae technologies, and green technologies like nanobubble systems. His work targets micropollutant and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) mitigation , eutrophication and harmful algal bloom (HAB) control , sediment and soil remediation , and nutrient cycling . He integrates advanced nanomaterials and biotechnological approaches to develop sustainable water treatment solutions. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on nature-based solutions , nanobubble technology , and micropollutant removal . Key trends include the application of nanobubbles in anaerobic digestion, wastewater treatment, and disinfection; the use of constructed wetlands for PFAS and antibiotic removal; and the development of novel materials for heavy metal and nutrient recovery. The research combines experimental, computational, and field-based approaches, often in collaboration with water utilities and environmental agencies. Dr. Lyu has secured significant research funding from EPSRC, BBSRC, RAEng, The Royal Society, and industry partners including Sanofi S.A. and multiple UK water utilities. EPSRC (EP/Y003101/1) BBSRC (BB/Y008332/1) RAEng (TSP2021\100376 & TSP-2324-6\136) Royal Society (RG\R1\241357) Environment Agency Water utilities (e.g., Northumbrian Water, Severn Trent) Dr. Lyu currently supervises nine PhD students and three MSc(Res) students , and has successfully guided over 10 MSc thesis projects and five group projects. He coordinates the PFAS working group for BBSRC-EBNet and serves on the editorial boards of two international journals. His lab focuses on developing scalable, chemical-free environmental technologies with real-world applications in pharmaceutical wastewater, agriculture, and urban water systems.

• Environmental Engineering
• Nature-based Solutions
• Nanobubble Technology
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Professor Ana Soares is Professor of Biotechnology Engineering at Cranfield Water Science Institute, Cranfield University, and an IWA Fellow specializing in environmental water protection and resource recovery. Her research develops sustainable solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater management, focusing on bioreactor technologies and circular economy approaches. Education includes a PhD in Environmental Engineering from Lund University and MEng in Biotechnology Engineering from Algarve University. Research explores innovative bioreactor management for nutrient and energy recovery from wastewater, with emphasis on phosphorus recovery, anaerobic treatment optimization, and carbon capture. Work bridges scientific innovation and practical applications through collaborations with water utilities and industrial partners. Publications focus on advancing wastewater resource recovery technologies, with recent work on neural network corrosion modeling, phosphorus recovery methods, and SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance. Honors include recognition as IWA Fellow for contributions to water research and leadership in international conferences. Directs research projects funded by EU Horizon 2020 (SMART-PLANT, nextGen, ENERWATER) and supervises PhD students in water biotechnology. Chaired IWA conferences on ecotechnologies and leading edge water technologies.

• Water Treatment
• Resource Recovery
• Environmental Biotechnology
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