Daniele Castello

Daniele Castello is Associate Professor in Thermal Engineering at Aalborg University's AAU Energy department, leading research on advanced biofuels production through hydrothermal processing techniques.

Research examines:

• Hydrothermal liquefaction for biocrude production
• Catalytic upgrading to renewable transportation fuels
• Waste feedstock valorization strategies
• Process integration in sustainable energy systems

Publications demonstrate consistent focus on thermochemical conversion pathways, with recent advancements in continuous hydrotreatment systems.

Active projects include CIRCULAIR (Horizon Europe 2023-2026) developing circular aviation fuels and eSAF (2022-2024) advancing sustainable aviation fuel production. Research group facilities enable pilot-scale hydrothermal processing and catalytic upgrading.