Ania Escudero Olabuenaga

Ania Escudero Olabuenaga is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Civil Engineering and Environmental Management, Glasgow Caledonian University. Her work focuses on microalgae-based biotechnology for wastewater treatment and resource recovery.

• Research Themes: Circular economy applications, antibiotic removal in wastewater, and phosphorus recovery systems
• Projects: Leading studies on algal carbon capture, activated sludge valorization, and sustainable biopolymer alternatives

Recent publications highlight her expertise in:

• Optimizing microalgae cultivation for phosphorus recovery
• Assessing antibiotic impacts on microalgal biomass productivity
• Developing circular economy approaches for wastewater management

Scientific Recognition:

• Best Student Poster Award (2013)

Her projects include collaborations with researchers from diverse disciplines, focusing on:

• Low-temperature waste valorization
• Comparative studies across microalgae species
• Policy development for emerging contaminants