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Dr Stuart Wagland is a Reader in Energy and Environmental Chemistry and Deputy Director of Research at Cranfield University's School of Water, Energy and Environment. He holds a PhD in waste chemistry from Cranfield and additional degrees in Chemistry and Display Technology. A Chartered Chemist (CChem) and Fellow of both the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and the Higher Education Association (FHEA), Dr Wagland specializes in waste management, enhanced landfill mining, and resource recovery from solid wastes. His work bridges chemistry and engineering, focusing on anaerobic digestion optimization, bioleaching, and critical metal extraction from waste streams.
Research interests include waste characterization, energy potential assessment, and advanced thermal treatment technologies. Key projects involve EU Horizon 2020 initiatives (SMART GROUND, NEW MINE) and Interreg NW Europe's REGENERATIS project, aimed at recovering metals from industrial waste. Dr Wagland coordinates the UK Enhanced Landfill Mining Network and collaborates with EURELCO, a European consortium.
Current activities include doctoral supervision in waste management and landfill mining. He has secured grants from Innovate UK, EPSRC, and the European Regional Development Fund. Awards include the Lord Kings Norton Medal for contributions to carbon capture and storage.
