جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Sustainable Water Technologies
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Bioreactor Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Yang Liu is the Chair of Sustainable Water Technologies at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specifically within the Faculty of Engineering and School of Civil & Environmental Engineering . Holding a PhD and MSc in Environmental Engineering and Biological Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Dr. Liu is a leading researcher in bioreactor systems and microbial community dynamics for water treatment. Current academic rank: Professor Institutional affiliation: QUT, Australia Specializations: Anaerobic digestion, Biofilm reactors, Phosphorus recovery Research interests focus on sustainable water technologies, including: Optimizing landfill leachate treatment with bioreactors Advanced biosolid treatment for volume reduction and PFAS mitigation Anaerobic granular sludge technology for wastewater transformation Machine learning applications in predicting biogas production Recent publications highlight innovations in granular activated carbon (GAC) applications for biofilm reactors, nitrogen removal dynamics, and microbial community analysis in anaerobic systems. Supervision topics emphasize PFAS waste management, circular economy approaches for biosolids, and landfill leachate optimization.

Gretchen Gettelمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Aquatic Ecosystems
• Biogeochemistry
• Water Quality Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gretchen Gettel is a researcher affiliated with IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, focusing on aquatic ecosystems and biogeochemical processes. Previously, she served as a Research Scientist at the University of New Hampshire’s Water Systems Analysis Group and held postdoctoral roles in natural resources research. She holds a Ph.D. in Biogeochemistry from Cornell University, alongside degrees from the University of Minnesota and Boston University. Her research explores dissolved organic carbon quality, denitrification dynamics, and the impacts of land use on freshwater systems. She has conducted fieldwork across arctic, temperate, and tropical regions, investigating nitrogen fixation in lakes, fish distribution effects on food webs, and eutrophication’s role in marine ecosystems. Key themes include greenhouse gas emissions from tropical rivers, agricultural impacts on water quality, and the interplay between hydrology and ecosystem services. Gettel’s publications emphasize spatial and temporal patterns of GHG fluxes, leveraging remote sensing and machine learning for upscaling data. Her work spans diverse landscapes—from German catchments to East African highlands—highlighting global biogeochemical cycles and climate mitigation strategies. She advocates for sustainable water management through interdisciplinary approaches. Teaching expertise includes undergraduate and graduate courses on aquatic ecosystems, watershed management, and limnology. Her contributions bridge academic research with practical applications in resource governance and policy alignment for sustainable development in river basins.

Piet Lensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment
• Biofilm Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Piet Lens is a leading academic in environmental biotechnology, specializing in anaerobic wastewater treatment, biofilm engineering, and circular bioeconomy strategies. He initiated the Erasmus Mundus programs IMETE, HEMEP, and ETECOS3, fostering global research collaboration. As founding Editor-in-Chief of ReViews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology , he promotes interdisciplinary research. His work focuses on converting waste into valuable products like biogas, biofuels, and biocommodities, addressing environmental challenges through innovative bioreactor designs and resource recovery processes. Research emphasizes sulfur and selenium biotechnology, metal speciation, and anaerobic microbial pathways. He has pioneered algal-bacterial granules and floating treatment wetlands for sustainable water management. Prof. Lens’s global impact includes working in over 30 countries, particularly in developing regions, and training researchers through capacity-building initiatives. Publications span 2023–2030, highlighting advancements in anaerobic digestion, microplastic impacts on biofilms, and selenium phytoremediation. His contributions bridge environmental science and engineering, driving sustainable solutions for water, energy, and waste systems.

Morten Kam Dahl Dueholmمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Microbiology
• Metagenomics
• Microbial Communities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Morten Kam Dahl Dueholm is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience , Faculty of Engineering and Science , Aalborg University . He leads the Environmental Microbiology research group and co-leads the Center for Microbial Communities . His work focuses on microbial communities in wastewater treatment systems, functional amyloids, and metagenomics. Department of Chemistry and Bioscience Faculty of Engineering and Science Center for Microbial Communities Research interests include environmental microbiology , metagenomics , functional amyloids , biopolymer production , and anaerobic digestion . His recent work involves developing the MiDAS (Microbial Database for Activated Sludge) database, characterizing microbial communities in wastewater systems, and exploring amyloid-based biofilm formation. Scientific trends in his publications show expertise in 16S rRNA sequencing , metatranscriptomics , microbial interactions , biofilm engineering , biogeochemical cycles , and host-microbe interactions . Scientific Awards: Carlsberg Mindelegat Scholarship (2005) He contributes to network-building through consortia projects like REThiNk (2022-2027), Microflora Danica (2019-2025), and GLOMICAVE (2021-2024). His work appears in Nature and Nature Communications .

• Microbiology
• Microbial Physiology
• Pathogen Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Dieter Jahn is a Professor at the Technical University of Braunschweig, leading the Institute of Microbiology within the Faculty of Life Sciences. His research focuses on microbial physiology, pathogen interactions, and heme synthesis. He heads the Jahn Working Group, which includes teams specializing in Applied Microbiology, Bacillus subtilis/Dinoroseobacter shibae systems, Tetrapyrroles/Microbial Communities, and Tetrapyrroles research. His work bridges fundamental microbiology with biotechnological applications, particularly in understanding bacterial membrane vesicles, antibiotic resistance mechanisms, and metabolic pathways in pathogens like Clostridioides difficile and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Education: Not explicitly stated in text. Research Interests: Bacterial genetics, microbial community dynamics, and systems biology approaches to infectious diseases. Recent articles highlight studies on bacterial membrane vesicle signaling, bacteriophage lysis mechanisms, and heme biosynthesis pathways. His lab collaborates on projects involving biofilm formation, antibiotic development, and marine microbiology. Key facilities include the Braunschweiger Zentrum für Systembiologie (BRICS), fostering interdisciplinary research.

Abigail Tomasekمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Soil and Water Quality
• Agricultural Sustainability
• Hydrology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Abigail Tomasek is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Science at Oregon State University (OSU), affiliated with the OSU Extension Service. Her research focuses on soil and water quality, agricultural sustainability, and climate resilience in farming systems. She specializes in understanding hydrological processes in agroecosystems, microbial community dynamics, and the impacts of land management practices on environmental systems. Her work bridges laboratory, field, and community-based approaches, with a particular emphasis on addressing challenges in arid regions like Peru and the Pacific Northwest. Notable projects include studying denitrification processes in agricultural systems, optimizing irrigation practices, and assessing drought mitigation strategies for farmers. Key contributions include developing extension publications on managing salt-affected soils and biosolid applications, and leading interdisciplinary studies on flood hazards in Arequipa, Peru. She collaborates closely with stakeholders to translate scientific findings into actionable solutions for water and soil management.

• Environmental Engineering
• Waste Management
• Water Treatment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marja Palmroth is a University Lecturer at Tampere University in the Department of Materials Science and Environmental Engineering. She holds a Doctor of Engineering (2006) and B.Sc. (1998) in Environmental Engineering. Her research focuses on environmental biotechnology, waste management, and sustainable development, particularly in wastewater treatment, landfill mining, and microbial processes. She has supervised multiple theses at Tampere University of Applied Sciences, including works on biofilter method development and atomic absorption spectrometry improvements. Her recent work addresses virus detection in wastewater systems, denitrification under stress conditions, and optimization of infrastructure processes. She actively participates in academic activities such as conference organization (e.g., Nordic Drinking Water Conference 2026), journal peer review, and doctoral dissertation evaluations. Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water, sustainable cities, and responsible consumption. Key technical areas include microbial ecology, composite sampling methods, and bioremediation strategies for contaminated soils and industrial waste streams. Her publications span environmental engineering, microbiology, and chemical engineering disciplines, emphasizing practical solutions for ecological challenges.

• Environmental Engineering
• Sustainable Development Goals
• Waste Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Reeta Hannele Auvinen is a University Lecturer in Materials Science and Environmental Engineering. She holds a Tech. Ph.D. (2017) and a Doctor of Philosophy (2017) from Ghent University, Belgium, and a B.Sc. in Environmental Engineering (2008). Her research focuses on environmental engineering challenges including microbial processes in waste treatment, nuclear waste management, and sustainable development pedagogy. Key research areas include: 1) Microbial mechanisms in denitrification and sulfate reduction; 2) Bentonite behavior in nuclear waste repositories; 3) Sustainable education models for transformative learning. Recent work explores pulp mill waste utilization, compaction effects on organic matter release, and pedagogical frameworks for sustainability education. Collaborations with institutions like University of Trento and Ghent University Active in refereeing for journals like Water Presented at international conferences on bioremediation and educational innovation Research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water, affordable energy, and quality education. No specific awards listed, but maintains active peer-review participation.

Rob G.H. Lammertinkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Membrane Engineering
• Surface Chemistry
• Soft Matter Physics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rob G.H. Lammertink is a Full Professor at the University of Twente, affiliated with the MESA+ Institute and leading research in Soft Matter, Fluidics, and Interfaces. His work bridges fundamental interfacial science with applications in water treatment, energy systems, and microfluidics. His research interests focus on membrane engineering , surface chemistry , micro- and nanofluidics , and interfacial transport phenomena . Key themes include ion and particle manipulation in confined systems, electrokinetic effects, slip flow over structured surfaces, and the design of advanced separation membranes. His work integrates experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches to understand and optimize transport at soft interfaces. The recent trend in his publications (2023–2025) shows a strong emphasis on electrodialysis , ion-exchange membranes , particle focusing , and diffusiophoresis , reflecting a growing interest in sustainable water technologies and lab-on-a-chip systems. His articles span disciplines including chemical engineering, environmental science, and soft matter physics, with recurring subfields such as membrane selectivity, electroosmosis, and interfacial hydrodynamics. He has received significant recognition through citations (over 8,000) and an h-index of 47, though specific awards are not listed. He actively supervises research, with 34 supervised works recorded, indicating a strong mentoring role. His group produces both fundamental and applied research, supported by datasets and collaborations across institutions. Lammertink leads a dynamic research team within the MESA+ Institute, focusing on innovative solutions for water purification, energy storage, and microscale fluid control. The team leverages advanced fabrication, imaging, and simulation tools to explore transport phenomena in engineered microenvironments.

• Plant Eco-Physiology
• Soil Science
• Climate Change
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alexander Cheesman is a Senior Research Fellow at James Cook University (JCU, Australia) and the University of Exeter (UK), specializing in plant eco-physiology and soil science. His research focuses on tropical systems' responses to climate change, air pollution, and nutrient dynamics. He leads the TropOZ project examining ozone impacts on tropical vegetation and has expertise in stable isotope analysis for ecological studies. Education: PhD in Soil and Water Science (University of Florida, 2010), BA in Plant Science (Cambridge University, 2004). Research interests include tropical plant physiology, temperature effects on plant traits, ozone exposure impacts, and phosphorus cycling. He has led or contributed to 7 major projects since 2017, including studies on denitrification bioreactors and tree thermoregulation. Key findings include reduced tropical forest productivity from ozone exposure and critical temperature thresholds for tropical trees. His work bridges field experiments with controlled manipulations to predict ecosystem responses to global changes. Grants include funding for TropOZ (2018–2021) and projects on mango leaf pigmentation (2022), C4 grasses (2021), and aquaculture bioreactors (2020). Collaborates with institutions like Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and CTFS-ForestGEO.

• Wastewater Treatment
• Resource Recovery
• Biotechnology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Britt-Marie Wilén is a Professor and Head of the Department of Water Environmental Technology at Chalmers University of Technology. She leads the research theme Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery (Bioresource Labs), focusing on developing sustainable, compact wastewater treatment processes. Her work integrates biotechnology, microbial ecology, and environmental engineering to address challenges in resource recovery, micropollutant removal, and process efficiency. Key research areas include aerobic granular sludge, biofilm processes, anammox systems, and bioelectrochemical technologies. She has pioneered studies on microbial communities in wastewater systems and their roles in nutrient cycling, carbon management, and infrastructure protection (e.g., subsea tunnel biofouling). Over 100 peer-reviewed publications and 25+ funded projects reflect her leadership in advancing wastewater treatment science. Recent article trends emphasize microbial ecology in biofilm systems, granular sludge resilience, and sustainability assessments. Projects span topics like pharmaceutical removal, anaerobic digestion optimization, and integrating biocathode systems for carbon reduction. Collaborations with industry and government bodies (e.g., Formas, Swedish Water) ensure practical applications of her research. Grants include leadership in initiatives like AGNES II (aerobic granular sludge full-scale studies) and ICU (optimizing wastewater fermentation). She also oversees infrastructure studies on microbial concrete degradation in subsea tunnels, bridging environmental microbiology and civil engineering challenges.

Marcus Andreas Hornمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbial Ecology
• Soil Microbiology
• Greenhouse Gas Metabolism
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Marcus Andreas Horn is a full Professor of Soil Microbiology at the Institute of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Leibniz University Hannover. He leads a research group focused on microbial ecology in natural and engineered systems, with significant contributions to understanding greenhouse gas metabolism, bioremediation, and microbial interactions in soil environments. His work integrates molecular, microbiological, and biochemical techniques to study microbial community dynamics and their ecological and biotechnological implications. Research Interests: His research spans several critical areas in environmental microbiology, including the microbial ecology of greenhouse gases (nitrous oxide and methane), biotechnological applications such as microbial production of biodegradable plastics, bioremediation of pollutants and microplastics, and interactions between microorganisms and macroorganisms like earthworms. His group employs advanced methods such as high-throughput sequencing, transcriptomics, and stable isotope probing to identify key microbial players and metabolic pathways. The most recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong trend in soil microbial processes related to climate change, pollution, and sustainability. Key themes include denitrification in agricultural soils, methane cycling in peatlands and paddy fields, microbial degradation of plastics, and the impact of microbial activity on environmental monitoring. These works highlight an interdisciplinary approach combining ecology, biogeochemistry, and molecular microbiology. Leadership and Service: Chair of the Examination Board, MSc Molecular Microbiology Representative of Professors, Faculty Council, Faculty of Natural Sciences Member, Admissions Board for MSc Molecular Microbiology Advising and Grants: While specific student names and grant details are not listed in the provided texts, Prof. Horn leads an active research group and likely supervises Master’s and PhD students in microbiology and environmental sciences. His extensive publication record suggests successful acquisition of research funding, though specific grants are not mentioned. Laboratory and Research Group: The Horn group at Leibniz University Hannover investigates microbial community regulation and physiology using cutting-edge molecular and analytical tools. The lab focuses on both fundamental microbial ecology and applied biotechnological solutions, particularly in the context of climate change mitigation and environmental sustainability.

Petros Gikasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Engineering
• Wastewater Treatment
• Biosolids Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Petros Gikas is a Professor of Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Crete , currently serving as Dean of the School of Chemistry . His work focuses on energy-positive wastewater treatment, biosolids management, and nitrogen utilization via microorganisms, with leadership roles in European Commission working groups and editorial boards of journals like Journal of Environmental Management . Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London (1996) MSc in Chemical Engineering from National Technical University of Athens (1990) Research Interests span liquid/solid waste management , water reuse , heavy metal effects on microorganisms , and integrated water resource strategies . His projects emphasize sustainable technologies like gasification, anaerobic digestion, and microalgae-based CO₂ conversion. Article Trends highlight expertise in wastewater treatment , climate change adaptation , microplastics in compost , and digitalization for waste recycling , with collaborations across Europe and Indonesia. Funding includes the European Commission and Unified Waste Management Association of Crete. Scientific Leadership : Special Advisor to Greece’s Special Secretariat for Water Associate Editor for Journal of Environmental Management Editorial Board Member for Water , Heliyon , and others Labs & Collaborations : Leads the Environmental Process Design laboratory, collaborating on EU-funded initiatives like LIFE B2E4SustWWTP and CO₂-BioProducts. Projects include landfill gas utilization, advanced primary filtration, and biosolids-to-energy pilots.

Zac Freedmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Microbial Ecology
• Biogeochemistry
• Soil Microbiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Zac Freedman is an Assistant Professor and the O.N. Allen Professor of Soil Microbiology in the Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. He leads an active research lab focused on environmental microbial ecology, biogeochemistry, and sustainability. His work bridges fundamental microbial processes with applied environmental challenges such as climate change, land degradation, and sustainable agriculture. His research interests include: Environmental microbial ecology and community dynamics Soil carbon and nitrogen cycling under global change Plant-microbe-soil interactions in agricultural and natural ecosystems Development and application of soil sensing technologies (e.g., MIR spectroscopy) Microbial responses to nitrogen deposition, land use change, and climate stressors His recent publications span microbial community assembly in pitcher plants, carbon sequestration in bioenergy crops, nitrogen cycling under deposition, and soil sensing across ecological gradients. These works reflect a strong emphasis on trait-based approaches, cross-system comparisons, and integration of molecular and biogeochemical methods. Dr. Freedman has received significant recognition, including the O.N. Allen Professorship. His research is funded by the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, supporting projects on soil microbiome sustainability, bioproduct agroecosystems, and environmental education. He actively mentors graduate and postdoctoral researchers, including NSF Graduate Research Fellows, and is involved in interdisciplinary programs such as Soil Science, Agroecology, Microbiology, and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. He also leads the Wisconsin Schoolyard Microbiome Project, promoting K–12 community science engagement. His lab maintains strong collaborative ties and contributes to large-scale initiatives like the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) and Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) programs.

• Oceanography
• Biogeochemistry
• Climate Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Margot White is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada. She holds a PhD from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego (2014–2021), and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, ETH Zurich (2021–2025). Her research focuses on biogeochemical cycles in marine and lacustrine systems, with an emphasis on dissolved organic matter, radiocarbon dynamics, and climate impacts. Her work integrates field observations, isotopic analyses, and novel analytical techniques to investigate processes such as organic carbon burial in lakes, oxygen minimum zone dynamics, and the influence of climatic events (e.g., El Niño) on nitrogen and carbon cycling. Recent studies highlight her contributions to understanding tropical cyclone effects on oceanic oxygen levels and the role of authigenic calcite in lake CO₂ sequestration. Publications span journals like Science Advances , Limnology & Oceanography , and Nature Communications , reflecting her expertise in marine and limnological biogeochemistry. While no formal awards or grants are listed, her active research program engages with pressing environmental challenges, including climate change impacts on marine ecosystems.