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Yuyu Zhouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy
• Renewable Energy
• Energy Modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yuyu Zhou is a Professor in the Department of Geography at The University of Hong Kong. With an extensive publication record of 301 papers and over 18,000 citations, Dr. Zhou is a leading researcher in urban environmental studies, climate change, and sustainability science. Dr. Zhou received their PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Rhode Island (2004-2008) and previously worked as a Research Scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Joint Global Change Research Institute (2010-2015). They currently serve as Chief Editor for Earth System Science Data (Copernicus Publications), Associate Editor for Ecological Processes, and Section Editor for All Earth. Dr. Zhou's research focuses on the intersection of urbanization, climate change, and environmental sustainability. Their work spans several key areas including urban heat island effects, vegetation phenology in urban environments, energy modeling, and sustainable urban development. Through innovative remote sensing approaches and spatial analysis, Dr. Zhou investigates how urban environments respond to and influence global environmental change. Analysis of Dr. Zhou's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on urban environmental challenges, with particular attention to urban heat islands, vegetation dynamics, and climate change impacts in cities. Their work combines remote sensing data with ground observations to develop high-resolution models of urban environmental processes. Recent research has focused on urban greening effects, building energy use under climate change, and environmental justice issues related to urban heat exposure. Dr. Zhou has received significant recognition for their work, as evidenced by the high citation count of their publications. Their research has important implications for urban planning, climate adaptation strategies, and sustainable development policies worldwide. As an educator and mentor, Dr. Zhou advises numerous graduate students and collaborates with researchers globally. Their work with international teams has resulted in significant contributions to understanding urban environmental systems across different geographical contexts.

Lee Rybeck Lyndمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbial cellulose utilization
• Metabolic engineering
• Innovative biomass processing technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lee Rybeck Lynd is the Paul E. and Joan H. Queneau Distinguished Professor of Engineering and Adjunct Professor of Biology at Dartmouth College's Thayer School of Engineering. He has been a member of the Dartmouth faculty since 1987 and serves as Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Terragia Corporation, Consolidated Bioprocessing Team Leader for the DOE Center for Bioenergy Innovation, and Director of the Advanced Second Generation Biofuel Laboratory. Professor Lynd's research spans microbial cellulose utilization, metabolic engineering, innovative biomass processing technologies, and sustainable bioenergy futures. His work focuses on cost-effective production of cellulosic biofuels that benefit people and the environment, with particular emphasis on consolidated bioprocessing (CBP) which offers potential for transformative cost reductions in biofuel production. His research integrates molecular biology, microbiology, and chemical/biochemical engineering to advance both fundamental understanding and applied capability in bioenergy. His publication record includes over 300 papers with more than 42,000 citations and an h-index of 88. Recent research trends show increasing focus on sustainability metrics, carbon-negative biofuels, and the integration of bioenergy systems with food production and environmental protection. His work increasingly addresses the socio-economic dimensions of bioenergy deployment alongside technical innovations. Charles Thom Award, Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (2021) Thayer Distinguished Research Award for Faculty (2020) Lemelson-MIT Sustainability Award (2007) AAAS Fellow (2012) Charles D. Scott Award for Distinguished Contributions (2005) Professor Lynd has advised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, currently mentoring several PhD candidates including Nick Cervenka, Madeline Hoey, Shu Huang, Matthew Kubis, and Bishal Sharma. His research has been supported by multiple funding sources including the Department of Energy, USDA NIFA, Sao Paulo Research Foundation (Brazil), and The Link Foundation. He has testified before the US Senate three times and has been featured in Wired, Forbes, and Nova. He leads the Lynd Research Lab which includes postdoctoral associates, graduate students, technicians, and undergraduate researchers. The lab collaborates closely with the DOE Center for Bioenergy Innovation and maintains an international network of collaborators. Current research focuses on consolidated bioprocessing, metabolic engineering of cellulolytic microbes, and sustainable bioenergy futures that integrate environmental, economic, and social considerations.

Kyria Boundy-Millsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Yeast Ecology
• Biotechnology
• Microbial Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kyria Boundy-Mills is a Professional Research Microbiologist at the University of California, Davis in the Department of Food Science and Technology , where she has curated the Phaff Yeast Culture Collection since 2001. She maintains this global resource of 9,000 yeast strains for academic, industrial, and governmental researchers. Current research focuses on yeast/insect ecology Screening yeasts for protein, lipid, and carotenoid production Microbial interactions in food fermentations Applications in biofuels and biotechnology Her publications highlight collaborations across entomology, biotechnology, and food microbiology, with applications in wine fermentation, fruit pests, and biofuel production. Awards include the UC Davis Academic Federation Award for Excellence in Research (2015) and the American Society for Microbiology USFCC/J. Roger Porter Award (2016). She advises undergraduate researchers in her lab and contributes to culture collection management standards through the United States Culture Collection Network. Her work intersects microbial diversity, ecological interactions, and industrial innovation.

Ling Dingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Molecular Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ling Ding is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Technical University of Denmark, and a key member of the DTU Microbes Initiative and Center for Microbial Secondary Metabolites. Their research focuses on microbial ecology, secondary metabolite biosynthesis, and antifungal compound discovery. Recent work involves genome mining in Streptomyces species, NMR spectroscopy, and studying microbial interactions such as actinobacterial and Pseudomonas fluorescens systems. Projects explore bioactive phosphorus-containing molecules, in situ detection of metabolites, and data-driven biosynthesis mechanisms. Their research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health and environmental sustainability, with publications spanning microbial chemistry, drug discovery, and synthetic biology. Supervised PhD projects include omics-driven antifungal metabolite discovery and microbial interaction studies. Key publication trends include Streptomyces-derived bioactive compounds (e.g., lydicamycins, alligamycin), azoxy/polyketide metabolites, and computational approaches for fungal interaction classification. Methodologies emphasize NMR, genome mining, and deep learning models. Advising: PhD students: M. Haahr, A. Kostoglou, D. J. Otto, A. Svetlova, A. Kaltenyte Projects: Active roles in omics-driven antifungal metabolite discovery, phosphorus-containing molecule mining, and secondary metabolite biosynthesis mechanisms.

Ruben Sakrabaniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soil Chemistry
• Sustainable Land Systems
• Waste Management and Resource Efficiency
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Ruben Sakrabani is a Professor of Soil Chemistry at Cranfield University, affiliated with the Centre for Soil, Agrifood and Biosciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Bradford and has over 20 years of experience in soil science, waste management, and sustainable land systems. His research focuses on organic amendments (e.g., biochar, compost), phosphorus recovery from biosolids, and carbon capture technologies for novel fertilisers. Education: BSc Chemistry (National University of Malaysia), MSc Environmental Pollution Control (University of Leeds via Chevening Award), PhD in Contaminated Sediments (University of Bradford). Professional roles include Associate Editor of Soil Use and Management and membership in NERC networks. Research interests span soil nutrient dynamics, heavy metal fate, and agricultural sustainability in developing countries. Key projects include valorisation of faecal sludge in Madagascar/Malawi, palm oil waste reuse in Malaysia/Nigeria, and tea plantation fertilisation in Kenya/Indonesia. He collaborates with Defra, EPSRC, and Unilever. Publications (over 70 peer-reviewed articles) highlight innovations in organo-mineral fertilisers, spectral soil analysis, and mobile app-driven soil management. Awards include the Chevening Scholarship.

• Biotechnology
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Waste Valorization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Raj Shekhar Bose is a postdoctoral researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy e.V. (ATB) in Potsdam, Germany, specializing in Mircobiome Biotechnology . With a Ph.D. in Environmental Biotechnology (IIT Kharagpur, 2023) M.Tech in Environmental Biotechnology (Jadavpur University, 2015) B.Tech in Biotechnology (West Bengal University of Technology, 2013) his research focuses on integrated waste valorization through anaerobic digestion and lactic acid fermentation . His work explores biorefinery processes for defatted rice bran , activated carbon applications in digestion systems, and biochar synthesis for wastewater treatment. Key projects include optimizing organic loading rates and mitigating ammonia inhibition in biogas production. Current efforts with BIOADVAN investigate advanced biomass treatment technologies. Publications demonstrate expertise in life cycle assessment , methane yield enhancement , and integrated process sustainability . Collaborations span institutions like Ionian University and Fraunhofer Institute, with emphasis on environmental impact reduction (67-71% improvement) and energy cost savings (80% reduction in biorefinery systems).

• Process Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Bioeconomy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Thomas Hoffmann is a senior researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) in Potsdam, Germany, where he has served as Head of the Department of Post Harvest Technology since 2008. He holds a Diplom in mechanical engineering from TU Dresden (1991) and a Doctorate (Dr. rer. agr.) from Humboldt University Berlin (1998). Research Focus: Hydrothermal biomass processing, biochar production, biogas optimization, and sustainable bioeconomy. Leadership: Leads the Leibniz Innovation Farm for Sustainable Bioeconomy and chairs the VDI LAND.TECHNIK advisory board. His work integrates process engineering with environmental science to address challenges in biomass valorization, including: Hydrothermal humification (HTH) for artificial humic acid production Phytotoxicity mitigation in hydrochar applications Carbon recovery strategies for circular agriculture Climate-resilient soil amendment using biochar Recent publications demonstrate expertise in transforming cow manure digestate and agricultural residues into value-added products while enhancing biomethane yields. Key techniques include: FTIR and UV–vis spectroscopic characterization ICP-OES elemental analysis Van Krevelen diagram interpretation Biogas yield optimization Collaborative projects span Kenya food security initiatives , European circular agrifood systems , and Brandenburg historical garden preservation .

Birgitte K. Ahringمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioenergy
• Biorefinery Engineering
• Biomass Conversion
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Birgitte K. Ahring is a Professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Washington State University. Her research focuses on biomass conversion to biofuels and bioproducts, spanning from pretreatment technologies to catalysis and biogas production. She leads a team developing scalable biorefinery solutions, including wet explosion pretreatment and on-site enzyme production. Biorefinery Engineering Biofuel Production Biocatalyst Development Waste Valorization Sustainable Aviation Fuels Her work includes pretreatment optimization for agricultural and woody residues, anaerobic digestion enhancements, and metabolic engineering of fungi for biochemical production. Recent projects involve bio-based jet fuels and lignin valorization. Key scientific contributions include the wet explosion pretreatment process, which improves methane yields in anaerobic digestion and enables lignin utilization. This technology has been validated from lab-scale to pilot testing, emphasizing economic viability through complete feedstock utilization. Research Excellence Award Her laboratory collaborates on process modeling , Raman spectroscopy for real-time monitoring, and high-pressure CO2 extraction systems. She advocates for holistic biorefinery approaches that align with her philosophy: "Don't waste waste!"

Rajesh Shendeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioprocessing
• Catalysis
• Energy Storage
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rajesh Shende is Professor and Interim Department Head of the Karen M. Swindler Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. He holds a B.S. from Nagpur University and B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from the Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai. His research focuses on sustainable energy solutions and advanced materials development. Primary research areas include: Bioprocessing for biofuels and bioproducts using hydrothermal liquefaction Catalysis for hydrogen, syngas, and ammonia production Plastic waste valorization and process scale-up Synthesis of nanostructured materials for energy storage Reactor system design for biomass conversion Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on: Biomass conversion to sustainable aviation fuels Development of carbon electrodes from waste materials Advanced supercapacitor and battery technologies Techno-economic and life cycle assessments Catalytic process optimization for bio-oil upgrading Research achievements include: Secured $11.7M in research funding (total awards $26.8M) Advised 28 graduate students (MS/PhD) Published 150+ scientific papers Presented 165+ technical presentations Teaching responsibilities encompass transport phenomena, reaction engineering, process design, chemical safety, and sustainable energy. He employs collaborative learning strategies and contributes to ABET accreditation processes.

Alba Ester Illera Giganteمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Food Biotechnology
• Sustainable Food Processing
• Non-thermal Food Preservation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alba Ester Illera Gigante is a Researcher in the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Burgos, specializing in sustainable food processing technologies and biomass valorization through non-thermal methods. She earned her PhD in 2019 from the University of Burgos with the thesis "Study of non-thermal technologies to preserve the quality of fresh foods," supervised by Dr. Teresa Sanz Díez and Dr. Sagrario Beltrán Calvo. Her research focuses on Food Biotechnology and Sustainable Food Processing , with expertise in Non-thermal Food Preservation using subcritical water, high-pressure carbon dioxide, and cold plasma systems. She pioneers Biomass Valorization techniques for agricultural residues (corn stover, okara) and food industry byproducts (fish waste, brewer's spent grain) to produce furfural, lactic acid, and protein hydrolysates while addressing Food Safety through microbial decontamination. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals dominant work in subcritical water-CO 2 systems for biomass conversion, with secondary emphasis on cold plasma applications for poultry decontamination. Her studies consistently feature kinetic modeling, process optimization, and sustainability assessments across biorefinery cascades. Dr. Illera Gigante actively supervises graduate theses as indicated by her departmental profile's "Theses" section and secures research funding through the Consolidated Research Unit 128. She has developed multiple experimental protocols for enzyme inactivation and value-added compound extraction. She leads the BIOIND Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology research group, operating advanced laboratories for non-thermal processing, kinetic studies, and product characterization focused on creating scalable eco-friendly food technologies.

Charles Romainمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Charles Romain is a Lecturer in Chemistry at Imperial College London, leading the Poly(Cat) research group. His work focuses on sustainable polymers, catalysis, and renewable resource utilization. He holds positions in the Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Natural Sciences and is affiliated with the Grantham Institute and the Institute for Digital Molecular Design and Fabrication (DigiFAB). Educational Background PhD in Chemical Engineering from Université de Strasbourg (2011), supervised by Dr. Samuel Dagorne and Dr. Stéphane Bellemin-Laponnaz. M.Sc. in Chemistry from Université de Rennes 1 and engineering degree from École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Rennes (2008). Research Interests Romain’s research emphasizes sustainable polymer development, including renewable resource-based monomers, metal catalyst design, and end-of-life material solutions. His group investigates noncovalent interactions in catalysis, FAIR data practices, and polymer architecture control through advanced methodologies. Key themes include: Development of catalytic systems for CO₂ utilization and epoxide/carbonate copolymerization. Design of biodegradable and chemoselective polymers from biomass-derived feedstocks. Integration of renewable resources into polymer synthesis frameworks. Publications & Outreach Romain has authored over 30 publications (citations >1,500), 3 patents, and book chapters, with recent work focusing on aluminum catalysts, NHC-stabilized complexes, and FAIR data workflows. His group actively engages in outreach via events like Imperial Festival and the Native Scientist program. Labs & Collaborations He leads the Poly(Cat) Lab at Imperial’s Molecular Sciences Research Hub, collaborating with industry (e.g., Econic Technologies) and academic institutions on catalyst development and sustainable materials. His team explores interdisciplinary approaches to bridge chemistry, engineering, and computational methods.

• Lignocellulosic biomass conversion
• Enzymatic hydrolysis
• Deacetylation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Frank LaForge is a Researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), specializing in the scale-up of biomass conversion processes for renewable biofuels and chemicals. His work focuses on feed preprocessing, pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, separations, and fermentation. Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder His research intersects with biotechnology, chemical engineering, and renewable energy, particularly emphasizing lignocellulosic biomass conversion and process optimization. Recent work (2025) explores the rheological properties of enzymatically hydrolyzed corn stover pretreated via deacetylation and mechanical refining. No scientific awards or student advisement details are explicitly listed in the available profile information.

David Hodgeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioprocess Engineering
• Biomass Conversion
• Lignin Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Hodge is a Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at Montana State University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on developing innovative biomass conversion and biorefinery processes, with expertise in lignocellulosic pretreatment and lignin valorization. Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Colorado State University (2005) M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Colorado State University (2002) B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University (1999) Research Interests: Dr. Hodge's work centers on bioprocess engineering for sustainable bioproducts, including the COBRA (Compacted Biomass with Recycled Ammonia) process, lignin extraction/characterization, and catalytic biomass conversion. He investigates fundamental mechanisms of biomass deconstruction and the impact of feedstock attributes on processing efficiency, with applications in biofuel production and biorefinery design. Recent Publication Trends: His 2023-2025 publications reveal a concentrated focus on corn stover and hybrid poplar biomass. Key themes include lignin recovery/purification using renewable solvents, catalytic pretreatment optimization (particularly Cu-catalyzed alkaline-oxidative methods), and advanced characterization techniques like NMR relaxometry. Collaborative projects with national laboratories dominate his output, emphasizing scalable biorefinery solutions. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Dr. Hodge secures significant external funding, including projects from Idaho National Laboratory: 'Dynamic processing of biomass residues using fractionation, online sensors and digital twins' and 'IMPROVED: Intensification of Mechanical Preprocessing to Revolutionize Oilseed Valorization'. He also leads NCSU-funded research on 'Augmenting hemp-associated microbial communities for improved retting in cold arid climates', indicating active graduate mentoring and cross-institutional collaboration. Labs and Teams: His research group operates within Montana State University's biomass processing facilities, collaborating with Idaho National Laboratory on sensor-integrated fractionation systems and with NCSU on hemp retting microbiology, focusing on cold-climate biomass valorization.

Hema Khedunمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Renewable Energy
• Biomass and Biofuels
• Solid Waste Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hema Khedun is a Lecturer in the Department of General Engineering at Clemson University, located in B01-L Holtzendorff Hall. Her research focuses on renewable energy, biomass conversion, solid waste management, and environmental engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Mauritius (2012), an M.S. in Environmental Science and Management from Université de la Réunion (2002), and a B.Eng. in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from the University of Mauritius (2001). Her teaching includes courses such as ENGR 1020 (Engineering Disciplines and Skills) and ENGR 1410 (Programming and Problem Solving). Her professional experience includes a postdoctoral position at Texas A&M University and prior lecturing roles at the University of Mauritius. Notable awards include the Fulbright Scholarship (2007) and a French Government scholarship (2001). Her research spans topics like biofuel production from agricultural residues, thermochemical waste treatment, and fermentation processes. Recent publications highlight innovations in biomass pretreatment, wastewater sludge conversion, and bioenergy systems. She has contributed to collaborative projects like the CODWAP curriculum development initiative (2009-2011) and consulted on hazardous waste characterization in Mauritius (2008).

Kaiguang Zhaoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Remote sensing
• GIS
• Spatial modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kaiguang Zhao is an Associate Professor of Environmental Modeling and Spatial Analysis at The Ohio State University's School of Environment and Natural Resources. His research focuses on mapping, monitoring, modeling, and managing terrestrial environments across scales, especially in the context of global environmental changes. He employs a combined toolset including geotechnology, spatial analysis, machine learning, biophysical & climate modeling, ecological modeling, Bayesian statistics, and eddy-covariance to characterize ecosystem status and changes. Ph.D. in Forestry, Texas A&M University, 2008 M.S. in Geography, Beijing Normal University, 2004 B.S. in Physics, Beijing Normal University, 2001 Dr. Zhao's research interests span remote sensing & GIS, spatial modeling, data analytics, environmental modeling, climate change, and machine learning applications to environmental systems. His work particularly emphasizes developing geospatial applications using hyper spectral imaging, high-resolution imagery, hyper-temporal remote sensing, and lidar to characterize ecosystem structure and functioning. His research addresses critical questions about carbon storage in forests, ecosystem disturbance patterns, vegetation community mapping, climate change impacts on vegetation activities, and climate regulation services from forestry and land-use activities. His extensive publication record demonstrates strong trends in applying advanced statistical and machine learning methods to environmental remote sensing data. His work increasingly focuses on integrating multiple data sources and developing novel algorithms for environmental monitoring, with particular emphasis on crop modeling, water quality assessment, carbon cycling, and climate change impacts. The research shows a clear trajectory toward more sophisticated modeling approaches that combine physical principles with data-driven techniques. 2022 Best Paper award for 'Mapping crop types in fragmented arable landscapes using AVIRIS-NG imagery and limited field data' published in the International Journal of Image and Data Fusion Dr. Zhao actively seeks self-motivated graduate students with quantitative and computational backgrounds to apply their skills to environmental issues in natural or human-dominated ecosystems. His research has been supported by numerous grants focused on environmental monitoring, climate change impacts, and sustainable resource management. While specific grant details aren't listed in the provided text, his extensive publication record suggests substantial research funding across multiple environmental domains. His work involves collaboration with various research teams and laboratories focused on remote sensing, environmental modeling, and climate change research. He has developed significant computational tools including the Rbeast package for Bayesian Change-Point Detection and Time Series Decomposition, indicating leadership in developing methodological approaches for environmental data analysis.