Lei Zhang

Dr. Lei Zhang is a Research Fellow in Innovative and Energy-Efficient Biological Wastewater Treatment at the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Technology from Wageningen University. His research focuses on anaerobic digestion systems, microbial community dynamics, and sustainable wastewater treatment technologies. Key areas include optimizing bioreactor performance, phosphorus recovery, and energy-efficient processes like ozonation integration. Dr. Zhang has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed articles, exploring topics such as granular activated carbon applications, microbial syntrophy, and low-temperature anaerobic digestion.

• Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Technology, Wageningen University

His work emphasizes practical solutions for wastewater challenges, including sludge reduction, bioenergy recovery, and innovative treatment methods. Collaborative projects address both academic and industrial needs for sustainable water management. Dr. Zhang is actively supervising postgraduate students in areas like advanced biosolid treatment and PFAS mitigation.