Peter Harris

Peter Harris is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), affiliated with the Centre for Agricultural Engineering. His research focuses on waste management, anaerobic digestion, biogas production, and circular economy strategies, particularly in agricultural and industrial contexts. He holds a PhD from USQ (2018) and has over a decade of experience in converting organic waste into valuable resources like renewable energy and fertilizers.

Education:

• BBioSc, University of Southern Queensland (2010)
• BSc(Hons), University of Southern Queensland (2011)
• PhD, University of Southern Queensland (2018)

Research Interests: Peter’s work bridges waste management, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture. Key areas include:

• Optimizing anaerobic digestion for biogas production from agricultural and industrial wastes
• Developing circular economy solutions for organic waste (e.g., food scraps, biosolids)
• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions via methane capture and utilization
• Assessing biochar applications in soil health and waste valorization

Articles Trends: His publications emphasize improving anaerobic digestion efficiency, mitigating fugitive methane emissions, and advancing biochar technologies. Recent work explores hospital waste circularity and regional food waste management strategies.

Advising & Grants: Peter has supervised doctoral and master’s students on topics like biochar fertilizers, FOGO composting, and anaerobic digestion optimization. While grants are not explicitly listed, his research aligns with funding priorities in sustainable waste management and renewable energy.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates within USQ’s Centre for Agricultural Engineering and with industry partners in the Australian red meat and sugarcane sectors.