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Dr. Yandi Lan serves as Assistant Professor of Bioprocess Engineering at Dublin City University's School of Biotechnology since 2022, specializing in advanced water treatment technologies and membrane processes. Her academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Chemistry from China University of Geoscience and a PhD in Process and Environmental Engineering from Paul Sabatier University.
Her educational trajectory features:
- Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Chemistry (China University of Geoscience)
- PhD in Process and Environmental Engineering (Paul Sabatier University, 2015)
- Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship research at UCD School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering
Dr. Lan's research pioneers bioprocess engineering solutions for environmental challenges, with particular emphasis on pharmaceutical degradation, membrane biofouling mitigation, and advanced oxidation processes. Her work integrates heterogeneous catalysis, enzymatic nanoparticles, and electrochemical systems to develop sustainable water treatment methodologies, frequently employing membrane reactors and nanofiltration techniques for complex wastewater matrices including hospital effluents.
Analysis of her 11 publications (9 first-author) reveals a dominant focus on environmental engineering since 2015, with significant contributions to membrane reactor design and pharmaceutical degradation. Her research demonstrates consistent innovation in fouling control strategies and catalytic processes, evidenced by top-cited publications and a Chemical Engineering Journal cover feature. Early materials science work (2011-2012) on gold alloy strengthening provides foundational expertise in material properties.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship (Irish Research Council)
Dr. Lan has secured competitive funding from Irish Research Council (IRC), China Scholarship Council (CSC), and Enterprise Ireland (EI), including a Commercialization Fund project translating research into practical applications. Her laboratory team includes contract researcher Elio Alexandrovitch developing anti-biofouling stainless steel surfaces through dopamine dip-coating technology, demonstrating her commitment to applied research and commercialization pathways.
