Jan-Dirk Herbell

Prof. Jan-Dirk Herbell is a Professor at the University of Duisburg-Essen's Institute of Waste Management Engineering. His career began in nuclear chemistry at Munich's Technical University in the 1970s, focusing on zirconium phosphate materials and radon analysis. He transitioned to industrial roles managing hazardous waste facilities before entering academia. His research emphasizes environmental management systems in emergent nations, thermal waste treatment, and landfill gas utilization. He has authored numerous publications in journals like Chemical Engineering & Technology and collaborates with environmental enterprises globally. Teaching focuses on preparing students for industrial and research careers in waste management and environmental legislation.

Education & Career:

• PhD in Nuclear Chemistry (Institute for Radiochemistry, Technical University Munich)
• Experience in German Army's High School for corrosion/concrete research
• Plant Manager at a 100,000 t/y hazardous waste incineration facility (1979 onwards)

Research Highlights:

• Development of environmental management frameworks for developing countries
• Recycling residues from thermal waste treatment
• Modeling physical-chemical equilibria in waste systems
• Landfill gas capture and utilization technologies

Industrial Collaboration: The institute partners with environmental firms in emergent markets, providing consultancy services including laboratory tests for wastewater treatment and rotary kiln analysis.