جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ron Hajrizajمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Chemical Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Biomass Valorization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ron Hajrizaj is a Researcher at the Department of Green Technology (IGT) within the University of Southern Denmark, specializing in renewable energy and chemical engineering. His work focuses on biomass valorization through advanced biochemical processes. Education: Master of Science in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology from the Department of Green Technology (IGT) Research interests center on sustainable conversion of industrial waste into biofuels, particularly using enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation of brewer's spent grain. His 2022-2024 publications explore supercritical extraction techniques, kinetic modeling, and hybrid saccharification-fermentation systems for bioethanol production. Collaborations span Denmark and international institutions, with emphasis on optimizing biomass processing parameters through response surface methodology. Key applications include waste reduction and renewable resource development to address climate challenges. Scientific contributions: 4 research outputs (3 journal articles, 1 conference paper) with 31 citations and 320+ downloads Active in circular economy and sustainable process design networks

Benyamin Khoshnevisanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainability Assessment
• Biofuel Production
• Waste Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Benyamin Khoshnevisan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Green Technology (IGT) at the University of Southern Denmark. He specializes in sustainability assessment of renewable energy systems, biofuel production, waste management, and agricultural systems, applying interdisciplinary methods like life cycle assessment, data mining, and multi-criteria decision analysis. Education: PhD in Biosystem Engineering, University of Tehran Research Focus: His work addresses environmental sustainability through biorefinery platforms, microbial protein production, and circular economy strategies. Key projects include EU-funded initiatives on microalgae biorefineries, plant-based food fermentation, and agrochemical sustainability. Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize life cycle assessment of bioenergy systems, waste valorization technologies, and integration of biological-inorganic processes for environmental sustainability. Topics span from microbial protein upcycling to geopolitical impacts on circular economy. Scientific Awards: Recipient of the Moo-ving Toward Carbon Neutrality Prize (2025) Teaching & Supervision: Leads MSc courses in techno-economic assessment and supervises projects on sustainable aviation fuel, carbon capture, and microbial platforms. Collaborates with international teams on EU projects like AgriLoop and GreenImpro.

Merlin Alvarado Moralesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biochemical Process Synthesis and Design
• Bioenergy Production
• Biobased Chemicals Production
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Merlin Alvarado Morales is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), with affiliations to the KT Consortium and PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from DTU (2010) and has been a Postdoc researcher since 2011, focusing on bioenergy and biorefinery processes. His research spans biochemical process design , second- and third-generation biofuels , anaerobic digestion , and sustainable solvent development . He has contributed to over 105 publications, including studies on biogas upgrading, microbial electrosynthesis, and waste valorization. Key areas of expertise include mathematical modeling, life cycle assessment (LCA), and process simulation strategies. Dr. Morales has supervised multiple PhD projects, including advanced sensitivity analysis in process design, succinic acid production from wastewater, and anaerobic digestion modeling. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Labs/Teams: KT Consortium, PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre.

Tina Beck Hansenمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Food microbiology
• Food safety
• HACCP
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tina Beck Hansen is a Senior Researcher at the Danish Technical University (DTU) , specifically within the Research Group for Food Microbiology and Hygiene at the National Food Institute. Her work focuses on quantitative food preservation, safety, and hygiene, with expertise in predictive microbiology and HACCP applications. PhD in Food Preservation , KVL (Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University), 1993–1997 Master of Food Science , KVL, 1984–1991 Her research prioritizes inactivation and survival of foodborne pathogens like Bacillus cereus , Listeria monocytogenes , and Salmonella . She develops predictive models to assess microbial risks in food processing, storage, and outbreak investigations, contributing to SDGs in food safety education and environmental hygiene . Recent publications highlight her work on pathogen growth modeling in starchy foods, ready-to-eat salads, and leafy greens. These studies integrate predictive microbiology with practical food safety frameworks, emphasizing temperature control and risk assessment. Supervised PhD project on sporeforming bacteria in plant-based foods (2024–2027) Lead consultancy projects for temperature risk management (2019–2025) She actively participates in food safety workshops and serves as a supervisor in multidisciplinary initiatives, including SvampeMad (fermentation of organic waste for protein ingredients) and FF4 (generic risk management tools).

Helena Junickeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bioprocess Engineering
• Fermentation Technology
• Sustainable Biomanufacturing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Helena Junicke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). She is affiliated with the PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre and the DTU Microbes Initiative. Her research focuses on advancing sustainable bioprocess engineering, including microbial fermentation optimization, biomanufacturing scale-up, and environmental process systems. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through innovations in biofuel production, resource recovery, and industrial wastewater treatment. Her work integrates computational fluid dynamics (CFD), process modeling, and systems engineering to address challenges in bioreactor design and bioprocess efficiency. Key areas of expertise include fermentation kinetics, microbial strain development, and process integration for industrial applications. Dr. Junicke has been awarded the prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship (2017) and actively supervises multiple PhD projects, including scale-up strategies for 3-hydroxypropanoic acid production and Pseudomonas putida biomanufacturing. She collaborates on projects aiming to retrofit industrial wastewater systems for enhanced environmental and economic performance.

Ourania Gousetiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Food Formulation
• Enzyme Technology
• Plant-Based Foods
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ourania Gouseti serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science within the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen. Her research laboratory focuses on Food Analytics and Biotechnology, located at Rolighedsvej 26, 1958 Frederiksberg C. With formal training spanning Chemistry (BSc), Food Science (MSc), and Chemical Engineering (PhD), she brings over 15 years of industrial experience from the UK (2005-2020) to her current academic role. Her primary research interests include Food Formulation , Enzyme Technology , and Plant-Based Foods , with particular emphasis on food transformations during processing and digestion. Current investigations center on in-vitro digestibility mechanisms food structure engineering biotechnological modification of plant proteins starch functionality enhancement Analysis of her recent publications (2021-2025) reveals strong focus on sustainable food solutions, particularly plant-based alternatives and glycemic response modulation. Her work frequently employs advanced techniques like thermally assisted high hydrostatic pressure and hydrocolloid structuring, with consistent collaboration patterns involving Bakalis, Jensen, and Muttakin across multiple publications. Professional service includes active participation in international research networks, evidenced by collaborations across multiple countries as visualized in her publication network diagrams. Her ORCID profile (0000-0002-3620-879X) documents substantial scholarly output with significant citation impact, particularly in enzyme technology applications for plant proteins. Teaching and mentorship activities are implied through her academic position but not explicitly detailed in available materials. Current research directions suggest growing emphasis on human health implications of food structuring technologies, particularly regarding carbohydrate digestion and metabolic responses.

Cristiano Varroneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fermentation Technologies
• Eco-engineering of Mixed Microbial Cultures
• Glycerol Biorefinery
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Cristiano Varrone is an Associate Professor in Fermentation Technology at Aalborg University, Department of Chemistry and Bioscience. He leads research in biorefinery processes, microbial consortia engineering, and plastic upcycling. His work focuses on converting waste streams into biofuels, green chemicals, and biopolymers through sustainable bioprocesses. Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering and Sciences, Harbin Institute of Technology (2015) MSc in Natural Sciences, University of Rome La Sapienza (2003) Research Interests: Plastic biorefinery development Biodegradation of recalcitrant compounds (plastics, pesticides) Defined Mixed Consortia (DMC) for industrial applications Process optimization of microbial conversion systems Waste valorization strategies His projects include leading the EU-funded UPLIFT initiative (€7.6M) for plastic upcycling and managing the GRAIL project on glycerol biorefineries. He has authored over 70 publications and holds patents in bioconversion technologies. Key Achievements: Coordinator of 12+ research projects with €20M+ funding Editorial board member for Energies , Fermentation , and Polymers Recipient of Young Researcher Award (2012) and EU STF Fellowship (2009–2011) He supervises PhD students on topics like polyolefin degradation and bioremediation. His lab focuses on interdisciplinary approaches combining chemical and biological methods for circular economy solutions.

Ioannis V. Skiadasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomass Valorization Technologies
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Gas Fermentation Processes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ioannis V. Skiadas is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in biomass and waste valorization technologies for sustainable chemical production. His research focuses on bioprocess scale-up, reactor fermentations, anaerobic digestion, and waste plastic depolymerization. Contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through waste-to-energy technologies Developing trickle bed reactors for gas fermentation and syngas biomethanation Expertise in mathematical simulation and equipment design for biomass pre-treatment His recent work includes enhancing CO bioconversion efficiency through reactor modeling and microbial consortium adaptation, with a strong emphasis on thermophilic fermentation processes. Current projects involve scaling up trickle bed bioreactors and integrating membrane technologies for high-performance fermentation. Supervising 5+ PhD students in advanced bioprocess research Active in conference presentations on bioreactor design and syngas utilization Collaborating with researchers across Denmark and Europe

Ana Helena Valdeira Caetanoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Bioprocess Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Biotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ana Helena Valdeira Caetano is a PhD student at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering , Technical University of Denmark (DTU). She is affiliated with the PILOT PLANT facility at DTU. Her research focuses on bioprocess engineering, particularly in microbial growth modeling and fermentation optimization through model-based experimental design. Research Interests: Ana’s work centers on multi-sugar growth behavior characterization, shake flask experiments, and predictive modeling for bioprocess optimization. She explores systems biology approaches to enhance fermentation efficiency and bioprocess scalability. Advising & Projects: PhD Project: "Digital Quality by Design with model-based design of experiment" (2024–2027), supervised by Prof. Krist V. Gernaey and Dr. Jan Kager. Labs/Teams: PILOT PLANT facility, DTU Chemical Engineering.

Simon Gregersenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Food Science
• Proteomics
• Peptide Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Simon Gregersen is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, within The Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on protein science, food emulsifiers, and sustainable biorefining, leveraging proteomics and bioinformatics. He holds a PhD in Nanobioorganic Chemistry (2014) and advanced degrees in Nanobiotechnology from the University of Copenhagen and Aalborg University. Research Interests: Development of bioactive peptides from underutilized biomass (e.g., seaweed, grass, potato) Protein valorization through enzymatic hydrolysis and membrane filtration Application of mass spectrometry and deep learning in proteomics Key Projects: PROVIDE: Protein valorization via informatics and separation technologies Q-BIOPEP: Quantification of bioactive food peptides from potato protein Græs4Food: Membrane-based protein extraction from clovergrass Awards: 1st place, 2018 AAU PhD/PostDoc Science Slam Young Investigator Poster Award (2013) Grants & Activities: Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator (CoI) roles across 11 research projects Peer reviewer for manuscripts and conference organizer Labs & Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on biorefining, food chemistry, and sustainable technology, with industry partnerships including VBM Laboratoriet A/S.

Timothy John Hobleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fermentation Technology
• Downstream Processing
• Bioethanol Production
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Timothy John Hobley is an Associate Professor in Fermentation and Purification at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He is affiliated with the Research Group for Microbial Biotechnology and Biorefining, where he conducts research in fermentation physiology, downstream processing, and sustainable bioprocesses. His work is applied at both lab and pilot scales, with a focus on industrial biotechnology and food sustainability. Research Interests: His primary research areas include fermentation technology in fungi such as Trichoderma and Aspergillus, bioethanol production, single-cell protein, magnetic adsorbents for protein purification, immobilized enzymes, and beer brewing. He applies these in the context of circular economy and waste valorization, particularly using agricultural byproducts like spent grain and sugar beet pulp. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications highlight a strong focus on extracting high-value proteins from brewers' spent grain, developing fermentation media from alfalfa residues, ensuring food safety in beer, and engineering mycelium-based meat alternatives. These works reflect a consistent trajectory toward sustainable food systems, green technologies, and bioprocess innovation. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: He currently supervises 4 PhD students and 3 postdocs, with past supervision of 7 PhDs and 2 postdocs. His projects are funded by diverse sources including Novozymes, EU Framework Programs (6th and 7th), Danish High Technology Foundation, Nordic Energy Research, and private companies like Grundfors. He has also served as censor for over 8 PhD theses internationally and supervised more than 30 undergraduate and master’s theses, often in collaboration with Danish industry. Labs and Teams: He leads research within the Microbial Biotechnology and Biorefining group at DTU Food, contributing to projects like GRAINPEP (protein extraction from spent grain) and ApplePom (apple pomace utilization). His team integrates bioprocessing, fermentation, and downstream technologies to develop sustainable food and industrial products.

Rowayda Aliمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Anaerobic Digestion
• Biogas Production
• Bioelectrochemical Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rowayda Ali is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Green Technology (IGT) at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), working within the Life Cycle Engineering research group. Her academic role centers on advancing sustainable energy technologies through anaerobic digestion systems, with specialized focus on biogas production from organic waste streams using innovative reactor designs like trickle bed reactors to optimize microbial processes and energy recovery. Her research expertise spans critical domains in environmental biotechnology and renewable energy: Anaerobic Digestion and Biomethanation Microbial Community Dynamics in Bioreactors Carbon Monoxide Conversion via Anaerobic Microbiomes Waste-to-Energy Technologies Reactor Performance Optimization Impact of Inhibitory Substances on Digestion Efficiency Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals a concentrated effort to enhance biogas production through systematic investigation of inoculum sources, nutrient supplementation strategies, and reactor configurations under thermophilic conditions. Her work integrates advanced microbiome analysis with engineering principles to address real-world challenges in sustainable energy generation from waste, directly supporting circular economy frameworks in waste management. Dr. Ali actively disseminates findings through international conferences including the IWA World Conference on Anaerobic Digestion, collaborating closely with SDU colleagues like L. Yde and M.T. Ashraf within the Life Cycle Engineering group to drive innovation in bioenergy systems.

Marina Yovkova Linovaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Protein Purification
• Chromatography
• Therapeutic Proteins
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marina Yovkova Linova is a Researcher (Tenure Track) in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre. Her work focuses on advanced purification technologies for biopharmaceutical production systems. Her research centers on protein purification from yeast expression systems, specializing in host cell protein removal, multimodal chromatography membrane development, and continuous bioprocessing. Key methodologies include proteomic analysis of copurification phenomena and flow-through mode purification strategies for therapeutic proteins like monoclonal antibodies and single-chain variable fragments. Her work bridges biochemical engineering principles with industrial biopharmaceutical manufacturing challenges. Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong emphasis on membrane chromatography innovations and integrated continuous purification platforms, particularly for Pichia pastoris-derived biologics. Her research consistently addresses critical industry pain points including host cell protein contamination, yield optimization, and cost reduction in downstream processing. Scientific Awards: None mentioned in available sources. Dr. Linova serves as PhD supervisor for the recently completed project "In situ Protein Recovery from Yeast Fermentations" (2020-2024), collaborating with Prof. John Woodley and Prof. Manuel Pinelo. This project investigated novel protein recovery methods from yeast fermentations and received attention from news outlets and academic platforms with 16 Mendeley readers. She operates within DTU's PROSYS research center, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on bioprocess engineering challenges. Her laboratory focuses on experimental development of purification strategies for therapeutic proteins, particularly optimizing membrane-based separation techniques for complex biologics.

Carsten Jersمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Enzyme Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Bacterial Signal Transduction
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Carsten Jers is a Senior Researcher at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in bacterial signal transduction and enzyme engineering. His work contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals through biosustainability research. As part of the DTU Microbes Initiative, he maintains an active research profile with 44 publications and involvement in 9 research projects. Dr. Jers' research focuses on enzyme biochemistry, molecular biology, and microbiology, with particular expertise in sialidase/neuraminidase studies, protein phosphorylation mechanisms, and thermostability of enzymes. His fingerprint analysis reveals strong connections to Escherichia coli research (85%), thermostability studies (55%), protein phosphorylation (49%), and human milk oligosaccharide research (47%). His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in enzyme engineering for industrial applications, genomic analysis of bacterial pathogens (particularly Enterococcus species), and development of bacterial systems for protein production. His work bridges fundamental molecular mechanisms with practical applications in food safety, biocatalysis, and sustainable bioproduction. Dr. Jers actively supervises multiple PhD students through the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, with current projects focusing on bacterial cell engineering, pathogen proteomics, and microbiome analysis. His research has gained significant attention, with publications mentioned by news outlets, blogged about, and shared across social media platforms including X (Twitter) and Facebook. His laboratory work centers on bacterial signal transduction mechanisms, with particular focus on developing engineered bacterial systems for industrial applications, studying microbial safety profiles, and exploring thermostable enzymes from extremophiles for biocatalytic processes.

Jens Ejbye Schmidtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biorefinery
• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jens Ejbye Schmidt is a Professor and Head of the Department of Green Technology (IGT) at the University of Southern Denmark. His career spans extensive research in biorefinery, chemical engineering, and sustainable development, with a focus on waste valorization, lignin processing, and nanomaterials for environmental applications. Current Role: Head of Department, Professor Affiliation: Department of Green Technology (IGT), University of Southern Denmark Research interests include: Biorefinery systems in arid regions Techno-economic analysis of sustainable processes Biocatalytic pollutant removal Plastic waste recycling technologies Chitosan-based nanomaterials for water treatment Carbon capture and utilization via biological methods Recent publications highlight advancements in polyhydroxybutyrate production, lignin peroxidase applications, and chitosan nanostructures for pollutant removal. His work bridges industrial scalability with environmental impact assessment. Collaborations include partnerships with Green Hydrogen Systems, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and contributions to biorefinery frameworks in arid zones. He has supervised projects on CO2 conversion to methane and teaches courses integrating biological processes with energy systems.