جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jeremy Guestمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Circular Bioeconomy
• Wastewater Treatment
• Resource Recovery
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jeremy Guest is the Levenick Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering (and courtesy appointment in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He serves as Associate Director for Research at the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE) and leads the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI). His research focuses on advancing circular bioeconomies through sustainable sanitation systems, resource recovery from wastewater, and biofuel/bioproduct development from lignocellulosic biomass. Guest's work emphasizes Quantitative Sustainable Design (QSD) methodologies to bridge engineering innovation with policy and investment decisions. Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering (University of Michigan, 2012); MS (Virginia Tech, 2007); BS (Bucknell University, 2005). Research interests include wastewater treatment innovation, nutrient recovery, bioenergy systems design, and sustainable agriculture practices. Key contributions include the EcoRecover phosphorus recovery process, the QSDsan modeling platform, and leadership in CABBI's $262.5M DOE-funded initiative. Guest has secured funding from NSF, US EPA, USDA, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Recognitions include the NSF CAREER Award, 2021 James J. Morgan Early Career Award, and the Paul L. Busch Award. He advises over 15 graduate students and leads multiple high-impact projects like the NEWgenerator sanitation system and oilcane biorefinery integration. Lab/Group: Guest Research Group focuses on experimental, computational, and policy-oriented research to solve global sustainability challenges. Current projects address algae-based wastewater treatment, fecal sludge management in low-income regions, and precision fermentation systems development.

Berat Z. Haznedaroğluمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Microbiology
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Systems Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Berat Z. Haznedaroğlu is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Environmental Sciences, Bogazici University, Istanbul, where he has been serving since 2014. He previously held an Assistant Professor position at the Department of Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, University at Buffalo, New York (2012–2014), and completed postdoctoral training at Yale University. His research is highly interdisciplinary, bridging environmental engineering, microbiology, and biotechnology. Education: Postdoctoral, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Yale University, USA (2012) PhD, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of California-Riverside, USA (2010) MS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Villanova University, USA (2005) BS, Biology, Middle East Technical University, Turkey (2003) His research interests include Environmental Microbiology , Microalgae Functional Genomics , Systems Biology , and the Fate and Transport of Pathogens . He is particularly known for his work on microalgae-based solutions for wastewater treatment, biofuel production, and space life support systems. His lab explores the integration of algae-bacteria consortia for sustainable biorefineries and environmental remediation. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward applied environmental biotechnology, with emphasis on microalgae applications in wastewater treatment, high-value product recovery (e.g., phycocyanin), and thermal processing effects on algal nutritional quality. The work spans from fundamental metabolic pathway analysis to real-world implementation in biorefineries and space missions. Scientific Awards and Grants: INDEPENDENT Project (€6.9M, 2019–2024) – Integrated Biorefinery for Bioeconomy MICRO-JET Project ($448K, 2020–2023) – Algae-Based Bio-Jet Fuel VirALGin Project ($185K, 2022–2024) – Algae-Derived SARS-CoV-2 Inhibitors UzMAn Project ($65K, 2023–2024) – Microalgal Life Support for Space Renew-IST Project ($521K, 2022–2023) – Renewable Energy Center in Istanbul Dr. Haznedaroglu leads a dynamic research group with multiple funded projects and collaborative networks across institutions in Turkey and the U.S. He advises graduate students and has co-authored several book chapters and journal articles with junior researchers. His work is supported by major national and international funding bodies including TUBITAK, TUBITAK-Uzay, and the Ministry of Industry and Technology. Future research directions include closed-loop life support systems for space habitats and commercial-scale algal biorefineries. Laboratories and Research Platforms: His team operates within the CBE Institute at Bogazici University, utilizing facilities for microbial culturing, genomics, and environmental analysis. The INDEPENDENT and UzMAn projects involve advanced bioreactor systems and space-simulated environments.

• Membrane Biophysics
• Bioengineering
• Nanotechnology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Henry Liang, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Cell Physiology and Molecular Biophysics at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), with adjunct appointments in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry at Texas Tech University. His lab focuses on bridging biology with synthetic systems through membrane biophysics and bioengineering. Research Interests: Dr. Liang's work spans membrane protein reconstitution, nanodisc technology, antimicrobial nanoparticles, blood-brain barrier targeting, and immunotherapy platforms. Key areas include: Design of synthetic proteomembranes for protein function studies Development of environmentally responsive nanoantibiotics Nanoparticle-based theranostic systems for cancer Light-driven energy transduction in biohybrid materials Publication Trends: His 15 most recent articles (2011-2023) demonstrate consistent focus on nanotechnology solutions for biomedical challenges, with evolving emphasis on antimicrobial nanostructures (35%), membrane protein platforms (30%), cancer nanomedicine (20%), and sustainable nanomaterials (15%). Methodological strengths include polymer synthesis, X-ray scattering, and biomimetic system design. Training: The Liang Lab actively recruits graduate students and postdoctoral researchers for projects in membrane biophysics and bioengineering. Current research infrastructure includes capabilities for synchrotron small-angle X-ray scattering, molecular dynamics simulations, and nanomaterial characterization.

Zackary Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marine Microbial Ecology
• Biological Oceanography
• Algal Biotechnology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zackary Johnson , the Juli Plant Grainger Associate Professor of Biological Oceanography and Marine Biotechnology at Duke University, leads interdisciplinary research at the intersection of marine microbiology and biogeochemical innovation. Affiliated with the Nicholas School of the Environment and based at the Duke Marine Laboratory , his work spans microbial ecology, algal biotechnology, and climate mitigation strategies. Education: Ph.D. in Marine Science (Duke University, 2004), B.S. in Biology (MIT, 1994) Research Interests focus on marine microbial communities, particularly the model phytoplankton Prochlorococcus , algal cultivation for sustainable bioproducts, and the ecological impacts of ocean acidification. His lab investigates microbial interactions across diverse environments—from coastal estuaries to open-ocean gyres—and develops technologies for carbon-negative aquaculture systems. Publications highlight expertise in microbial biogeography, algal biofuels, and climate-resilient marine food webs. Recent work explores drone-based ocean color sensing, Gulf Stream eddy microbiomes, and the role of Labyrinthulomycetes protists in carbon export. Scientific Awards: Juli Plant Grainger Associate Professorship DOE and NSF-funded projects Grants include high-profile initiatives like the Marine Algae Industrialization Consortium (MAGIC) and REU Site program for coastal research training. His lab maintains a dedicated research site for studying microbial dynamics and sustainable algal cultivation.

Rui Shiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainability Engineering
• Biofuel Development
• Life Cycle Assessment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rui Shi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on sustainability engineering at the intersection of natural and engineered systems, prioritizing sustainable pathways for transportation fuels, bioproducts, agricultural systems, and food-energy-water systems through integrated sustainability analyses. She develops frameworks for quantitative sustainable design (QSD) and system-level environmental impact assessments to navigate technical, economic, and environmental trade-offs. Her work has led to advancements in plastic recycling via cold sintering technology, biofuel lifecycle assessments, and frameworks for sustainable aviation fuels. Notable projects include assessments of renewable jet fuels in the U.S. Northern Great Plains, cold sintering of LLZO-based composites, and quantifying uncertainties in greenhouse gas abatement costs. Shi has secured grants such as the $3.4M contract for plastic waste solutions and IEE seed grants for interdisciplinary sustainability research. Shi collaborates on global low-carbon transition initiatives and integrates computational tools like BioSTEAM-LCA for agile biorefinery modeling. Her research spans from fundamental material science (e.g., repurposing polyolefin waste) to policy-relevant analyses of land use change and bioenergy systems. She contributes to the Integrated Energy Systems and Water Sustainability research themes at Penn State's Institutes of Energy and the Environment.

Andrew Schulerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Engineering
• Microbial Ecology
• Biological Wastewater Treatment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew J. Schuler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of New Mexico, where he has been since 2007. His research focuses on microbial processes in wastewater treatment and bioremediation, with particular emphasis on modeling distributed bacterial states, biofilm dynamics, and integrating molecular methods with environmental engineering. He teaches courses in water/wastewater treatment (CE 335) and biological wastewater treatment (CE 536). Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California at Berkeley (1998) M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC Berkeley (1993) B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder (1987) Dr. Schuler's research addresses critical challenges in biological wastewater treatment , including: Microbial storage products and density effects on solids separation Agent-based modeling of bacterial state distributions Integrated fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS) systems Photolytic and microbial degradation of Superfund chemicals His recent publications explore biofilm surface chemistry , algae-based wastewater treatment , and computational modeling of microbial communities . Notable funded projects include NSF CAREER grants, NIEHS Superfund subprojects, and North Carolina Biotechnology Center collaborations. National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2004) Paul L. Busch Award (2008) AEESP/CH2M HILL Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award (1999) Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship (1999) Dr. Schuler leads the Schuler Laboratory , which investigates microbial dynamics in wastewater treatment systems, develops the DisSimulator agent-based modeling tool, and provides practical solutions for activated sludge settling problems through density analysis. Current funding supports advanced research in biofilm optimization and sustainable water reuse technologies.

Koenraad Muylaertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microalgae Ecology
• Phytoplankton Physiology
• Eutrophication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Koenraad Muylaert is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Science, KU Leuven, and head of the Biology department at KU Leuven Kulak. His research focuses on microalgae ecology and phytoplankton physiology , with applications in eutrophication studies , wastewater treatment , and biofuel production . Based in Kortrijk, Belgium, he works with international teams in Ecuador, Qatar, and Belgium. Current projects on mountain lake eutrophication and urban aquatic systems Specializes in nano-material flocculation and omega-3 fatty acid production from microalgae Research Trends from his recent articles show emphasis on: Microalgae harvesting innovations (cellulose nanocrystals, PDMAEMA polymers) Comparative processing techniques (DAF vs sedimentation, drying methods) Biotechnological applications in flavor chemistry and microbiome interactions Laboratory operates at KU Leuven's Kortrijk campus, with strong collaborations in environmental engineering and food science . His work bridges fundamental ecological research with industrial biotechnology for sustainable solutions.

Christoph Benningمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Lipid metabolism
• Photosynthetic organisms
• Chloroplast membrane assembly
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christoph Benning is a University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University, holding appointments in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology , Molecular Plant Sciences Program , Plant Biology , and Genetics & Genome Sciences Program . He leads the MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory and contributes to the Cell & Molecular Biology Program and BioMolecular Science Gateway . Ph.D., 1991, Michigan State University M.S., 1986, Albert-Ludwigs Universitaet, Freiburg, Germany Postdoctoral Researcher, 1991-1993, Michigan State University Group Leader, 1993-1997, Institut fuer Genbiologische Forschung Berlin GmbH His research centers on lipid metabolism in photosynthetic organisms , with a focus on chloroplast membrane assembly, lipid remodeling under stress, and biofuel production from algae. His lab uses Arabidopsis and Chlamydomonas to study genetic and biochemical mechanisms governing lipid biosynthesis, stress tolerance, and cellular quiescence in algae. Recent publications highlight advancements in chloroplast nanofactories , ER-chloroplast lipid transport , and WRINKLED1 transcription factor engineering to boost lipid accumulation. These works span synthetic biology , metabolic engineering , and environmental stress responses in plants and algae. Scientific Awards : Fellow of the American Society of Plant Biologists (2025), Member of the National Academy of Sciences (2025), Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (2022), and multiple teaching/mentoring awards. Advising : Recognized for mentoring graduate and postdoctoral researchers. Labs & Collaborations : Leads the Benning Lab at MSU, with DOE-funded projects and partnerships in algal biofuel research.

Lisa Baiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Resource recovery from waste and wastewater
• Bioenergy production
• Biodegradable plastics (PHA)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lisa Bai is a Research Fellow at the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology (ACWEB) within the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Queensland. She also maintains affiliations with the ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites. Her research focuses on sustainable waste and wastewater management with expertise in resource recovery technologies and bioenergy production from organic waste streams. Dr. Bai earned her PhD from the University of Queensland and has a background in Bioengineering and Environmental Engineering. Prior to her academic career, she spent four years working at an environmental consultancy in North Queensland, where she specialized in aquaculture water bioremediation using macroalgae technologies and waste stream utilization for biomass production. Her research program spans four interconnected themes: 1) Data-Based Waste Identification and Characterisation for both core and non-core organic wastes; 2) Tailored Organic Waste and Wastewater Treatment Technology focusing on anaerobic digestion and nutrient recovery; 3) Biotechnology Assisted Process Optimisation for co-digestion modeling; and 4) Biotechnology Based Process Enhancement investigating microbial ecology mechanisms. Her work bridges molecular biology with engineering applications for practical waste management solutions. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory in anaerobic digestion technologies and resource recovery, with recent work (2023-2025) focusing on enhancing digestion of challenging waste streams like paunch waste from meat processing. Her research demonstrates progression from fundamental laboratory studies to pilot-scale implementation with industry partners. Dr. Bai is actively involved in research funding, currently leading the 'Pilot-scale Validation of Anaerobic Co-digestion at Large Municipal STP' project (2024-2025) funded by Urban Utilities. Previously, she contributed to the 'Waste-to-Energy' project (2020-2024) under the Fight Food Waste CRC program. She serves as an Associate Advisor for PhD students working on biotechnologies for PHA production. Her research team collaborates closely with industry partners including Central SEQ Distributor-Retailer Authority and Red-Meat-Processing facilities to translate laboratory findings into commercial applications for sustainable waste management, demonstrating strong industry engagement and practical implementation focus.

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Resources Management
• Soil and Water Conservation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bernard A. Engel serves as the Glenn W. Sample Dean of Purdue University's College of Agriculture and holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering. He earned his B.S. and M.S. from the University of Illinois and his Ph.D. from Purdue. His research focuses on soil and water engineering, hydrologic modeling, environmental decision support systems, and the integration of GIS and artificial intelligence. He leads initiatives in sustainable watershed management, precision agriculture, and digital tools for environmental stewardship. Dr. Engel's academic contributions include advancing the USDA Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) model and developing web-based tools like GeoAPEX-P for nonpoint source pollution assessment. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and recipient of the Gilley Academic Leadership Award. His research spans climate change impacts on water resources, flood risk prediction, and invasive species management in China's coastal wetlands. As Dean of the College of Agriculture, he oversees strategic initiatives in food systems, agricultural technology, and interdisciplinary research. His work bridges engineering and agriculture to address global challenges in sustainability, water quality, and environmental resilience. Key collaborations include modeling urban stormwater control, optimizing nutrient management practices, and advancing the water-energy-food nexus framework.

Yvonne van der Meerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment
• Circular Economy
• Biobased Materials
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Yvonne van der Meer is Professor of Sustainability of Chemicals and Materials at Maastricht University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. She serves as the scientific vice-director of the Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM) and is the academic research lead of Sustainable UM2030, Maastricht University's sustainability program. Her leadership roles extend to the Royal Netherlands Chemical Society (KNCV), where she serves as vice-president since 2025 after previously serving as president (2022-2025). Van der Meer's research focuses on providing methods, indicators, and tools for sustainability assessments to support the transition from a linear fossil-based economy to a circular bio-based economy. Her expertise spans Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment, circular economy metrics, biobased materials, and sustainable chemistry. She leads a research group comprising two assistant professors, five postdoctoral researchers, and six PhD students, with teaching responsibilities across multiple programs including the Master Biobased Materials, Business Engineering, and Circular Engineering. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on advancing Life Cycle Assessment methodologies, particularly for biobased materials and circular systems. Her work addresses critical challenges in sustainability measurement, including social dimensions of sustainability, marine microplastic emissions, dynamic carbon accounting, and the assessment of emerging bio-based technologies. The research demonstrates increasing sophistication in integrating multiple sustainability dimensions and addressing temporal aspects of environmental impacts. Professionally, Van der Meer has held significant leadership positions including membership on the Scientific Committee of the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), the General Board of the University Fund Limburg, and the Brightlands Science Advisory Board. She has been instrumental in establishing research institutes including AMIBM and the Chemelot Institute for Science and Technology. Her educational background includes molecular sciences from Wageningen University and a PhD from Delft University of Technology. With over 25 years of experience in sustainable chemistry, she has worked at the Dutch Research Council (NWO), as a consultant, and in various research policy roles before establishing her academic career at Maastricht University.

• Advanced Coal Utilization
• Biomass Gasification
• Biofuels Production
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Sankar Bhattacharya is a distinguished academic at Monash University's Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering. His career spans industry roles in India, Thailand, Australia, and France, followed by an academic focus on advanced coal and biomass utilization, gasification, biofuels, and catalysis. He leads a research group of 16 PhD students and two research fellows, having supervised 12 PhD completions. His work contributes to UN SDGs related to affordable and clean energy, industry innovation, and climate action. Research focuses on gasification of coal/biomass/algae, liquid fuels from brown coal, and CO₂ utilization. He advises Japan's METI on clean coal and the IEA's Cleaner Fossil Fuels program. Awards include Fellow of the Australian Institute of Energy and membership in the American Chemical Society. Key projects include leadership in ARC Research Hubs for carbon waste valorization and battery recycling. His 240+ publications span catalysis, energy systems, and waste-to-value technologies. Research highlights include catalyst development for hydrogen production, critical metal recovery from coal ash, and ammonia fuel cell innovations. Teaching commitments include courses on energy-environmental systems and biorefinery processes. Collaborations span global institutions, emphasizing sustainable energy solutions and circular economies.

Thinesh Selvaratnamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Wastewater Treatment
• Bioremediation
• Algal-Based Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thinesh Selvaratnam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Lamar University. His research focuses on sustainable wastewater treatment technologies, bioremediation of industrial wastewater, and the Food-Water-Environment Nexus. He holds a Ph.D. from New Mexico State University (2014), an M.S. from the University of Surrey (2011), and a B.S. from the University of Peradeniya (2009). His research interests include energy-positive wastewater treatment, algal-based systems for bioremediation, landfill leachate treatment, and resilience frameworks for infrastructure. He leads the Lamar University Center for Resiliency and has advised doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate students in environmental engineering. Key awards include the Richard E. Speece Lead Author Award (2015) and the Overseas Research Scholarship (2011). His work spans over 50 peer-reviewed publications, emphasizing algal biotechnology, produced water treatment, and nutrient recovery. He teaches courses like CVEN 3370 (Water and Wastewater Treatment) and CVEN 5329 (Water Supply and Treatments). Recent projects include developing a regional resilience center, cyanidiales-based metal remediation, and leveraging algal systems to treat anaerobic digester centrate. His research group actively collaborates on interdisciplinary solutions for environmental sustainability.

Berat Z. Haznedaroğluمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Microalgae Engineering
• Pathogen Dynamics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Berat Z. Haznedaroğlu is an Assistant Professor at Bogazici University's Institute of Environmental Sciences since 2014. His education includes postdoctoral training at Yale University and a Ph.D. from University of California-Riverside. Research expertise spans environmental biotechnology, microalgae engineering, and sustainable bioprocess development. Current projects focus on microalgae applications for wastewater treatment, bioenergy production, and high-value compound extraction. Publications demonstrate work on algae-bacteria consortia, microalgal metabolic engineering, and algal biomass processing. Recent book chapters cover wastewater bioremediation and industrial metabolite production from microalgae. He leads major initiatives including the INDEPENDENT biorefinery project and MICRO-JET biofuel development. Additional research examines algal-based SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors and space life support systems.

Alex Enrich Prastمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biogeochemistry
• Amazon Forest Ecology
• Methane Emissions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alex Enrich Prast is a Professor in Theme Environmental Change at Linköping University (LiU), Sweden, with a research focus on biogeochemistry, particularly in Amazon forest ecosystems and biogas production. His work bridges environmental science with practical applications for climate change mitigation and sustainable resource management. Dr. Prast's research interests center on biogeochemical cycles in tropical ecosystems, with special emphasis on methane emissions from Amazonian forests, nitrogen transformations in soil, and biogas production technologies. His work has revealed significant insights into how trees in the Amazon contribute to methane emissions and carbon cycling, challenging previous assumptions about forest-atmosphere interactions. He investigates the role of different management strategies on gas emissions and ecosystem services in the Amazon region, working in collaboration with communities in the Mamirauá reserve in Brazil. His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on Amazon forest ecology, methane dynamics, and biogas technologies. These works reveal patterns in nitrogen transformations across Amazon forests, identify significant methane emissions from Amazonian trees that rival global oceanic emissions, and explore innovative approaches to enhance biogas production from various feedstocks. His research shows an interdisciplinary approach combining field measurements, laboratory analyses, and modeling to address complex environmental challenges. Dr. Prast is actively involved in two major research initiatives: the Sustainable Management of Amazon Forests project, which examines how different management strategies affect gas emissions and ecosystem assimilation in the Amazon region, and the Biogas Solutions Research Center (BSRC), a national competence center administered by Linköping University that develops innovative and resource-efficient biogas solutions with positive environmental and economic impacts.