Duc Nguyen

Duc Nguyen serves as a Research Associate at Heriot-Watt University's Global Research Institutes and The Lyell Centre in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. His research focuses on advancing anaerobic digestion technologies for sustainable biogas production and waste management solutions. With eight research outputs between 2015-2023, his work demonstrates consistent contributions to environmental engineering and bioenergy fields.

Dr. Nguyen's research interests center on optimizing anaerobic digestion systems through innovative approaches like microaeration techniques. His investigations span microbial ecology of methanogens, volatile fatty acid management, and lignocellulosic biomass conversion. He examines how controlled oxygen introduction can enhance biogas yields while preventing process instability in high organic loading environments. His work bridges fundamental microbiology with practical engineering solutions for renewable energy production.

Analysis of his publication record reveals a clear trajectory toward solving critical challenges in biogas technology. Starting with foundational reviews of the field, his research evolved to develop specific process control strategies, investigate microbial mechanisms, and recently explore applications in animal rumen systems. His work consistently addresses the intersection of microbial community dynamics and engineering process parameters to improve efficiency and reliability of anaerobic digestion systems.

As a Research Associate at The Lyell Centre, Nguyen collaborates within a multidisciplinary environmental research hub that combines expertise from Heriot-Watt University and the British Geological Survey. His research contributes to sustainable waste management solutions and renewable energy development through advanced bioprocessing techniques.