Niloofar Abdehagh

Niloofar Abdehagh is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Ottawa's Department of Civil Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering from the same institution. Her professional roles include serving as Vice President (R&D) at CH Four Biogas Inc. and a Research Participant at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's research branch. She has over 15 years of experience in biofuel production, environmental engineering, and anaerobic digestion technologies.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Ottawa (2016)
• MSc in Chemical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Technology – Tehran, Iran
• BSc in Chemical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Technology – Tehran, Iran

Research Focus: Her work centers on advancing sustainable biogas production, anaerobic digestion optimization, nutrient recovery systems, and the conversion of organic waste into renewable energy. She specializes in ammonia removal strategies, lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment, and two-stage digestion processes.

Professional Contributions: Leading R&D collaborations between industry, academia, and government, she has pioneered innovations in biogas system efficiency and biofuel separation techniques. Her research bridges theoretical modeling (e.g., ADM1jl Julia implementation) and industrial-scale applications.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary teams in bioprocess engineering, environmental biotechnology, and agricultural waste valorization. Partnerships include CH Four Biogas Inc., AAFC, and international academic institutions.