Frank Persson

Frank Persson is an Associate Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in the Division of Water Environment Technology. His research focuses on nutrient removal from wastewater through biological treatment processes, emphasizing resource recovery and efficiency. By integrating molecular biology, ecology, and process engineering, his work addresses nitrogen removal via anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox) and microbial biofilm management in drinking water and marine environments.

• Research Themes: Nutrient recovery, anammox processes, biofilm dynamics, microbial community analysis.
• Collaborations: Chalmers Water Environment Technology, Novo Nordisk Fonden, Formas, Vetenskapsrådet (VR).
• Projects: Phage roles in bioreactors, sustainable wastewater treatment with bioelectrochemical systems, nitrous oxide emission reduction, and full-scale aerobic granular sludge implementation.

His recent publications highlight the impact of organic carbon sources on biofilm reactor performance, microbial community stratification in subsea environments, and the application of biochar filters for contaminant removal. These studies reflect a multidisciplinary approach to advancing wastewater treatment technologies.