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John M. Woodleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biocatalysis
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Enzyme Technology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

John M. Woodley is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he leads research at the PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre and contributes to the DTU Microbes Initiative. With over 30 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in biocatalysis and bioprocess engineering, with research spanning both theoretical and experimental work across multiple scales. His primary research interests focus on the interface of bioprocess engineering, process chemistry, and reaction engineering. Dr. Woodley's work encompasses multi-step biocatalysis (including systems biocatalysis and flow chemistry), downstream processing from biocatalytic reactors and fermentations (including ISPR), modeling tools for bioprocess assessment (thermodynamics, kinetics, process simulation, economic evaluation), and bio-oxidations (including oxygen supply methods). His enzymatic investigations particularly target alcohol oxidases, carbohydrate oxidases, cytochrome P450s, Baeyer-Villiger monooxygenases, and transaminases. His research portfolio demonstrates consistent innovation in sustainable chemical production, with particular emphasis on enzymatic synthesis of pharmaceuticals and chemicals from renewable resources. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on overcoming industrial implementation challenges, particularly regarding enzyme stability in various reactor environments, optimization of multi-enzyme systems, and scale-up methodologies for biocatalytic processes. Dr. Woodley actively supervises multiple PhD students and leads several significant research projects, including 'P450-based biocatalytic processes for the pharmaceutical industry' (2025-2028), 'Integrated model for up- and downstream bioprocess intensification' (2024-2027), and 'ENFACE: A tool for prediction of enzyme stability at gas-liquid interfaces' (2024-2027). His work has resulted in an impressive publication record of 781 research outputs across various formats, including journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. His research group operates within the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU, utilizing advanced facilities for biocatalysis research, including specialized reactor systems for studying gas-liquid interfaces, computational modeling resources, and laboratories for enzyme characterization and bioprocess development. Through his leadership in the PROSYS center, he contributes to DTU's strategic focus on sustainable process technologies and systems engineering.

Morten Birkvedمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Life Cycle Assessment
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Circular Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Morten Birkved is a Professor at the Department of Green Technology, University of Southern Denmark, and Head of SDU Life Cycle Engineering. He leads the SDU Climate Cluster and actively contributes to research on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) , Circular Economy , and Environmental Sustainability . His work spans cross-disciplinary collaborations in Denmark and internationally. Education: M.Sc. in Environmental Chemistry, PhD in Sustainable Development His research interests focus on integrating LCA with circular economy principles, analyzing environmental impacts of construction materials, and developing sustainable solutions for agriculture and energy systems. Recent projects include microbial protein production, green fuels in shipping, and biorefineries for organic waste valorization. Recent publications highlight 2025 advancements in: Eco-design strategies for buildings Hybrid wastewater treatment systems Carbon-storing asphalt pavements Comparative LCA of housing typologies These studies emphasize Denmark as a case study region and leverage both parametric and probabilistic modeling approaches. Scientific Awards Recipient of SCC Fast Track Prize (2025) Teaching & Supervision Supervised PhD research on circular agriculture and plastic circularity Lectured on chemical processes and environmental impacts since 2019 Labs & Projects Coordinates EU-funded initiatives like FLAVOURFERM (plant-based fermentation) and AgriLoop (circular agriculture) Develops microbial platforms for waste-to-protein conversion Advances biostimulants for sustainable agriculture

• Animal Science
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Environmental Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael Jørgen Hansen serves as a Senior Researcher in Environmental Engineering at Aarhus University's Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on agricultural emissions reduction, particularly methane and odor control from pig production systems. His work bridges environmental science, agricultural engineering, and climate policy development. Research interests span Greenhouse Gas Emissions from livestock operations, Waste Management technologies, Odor Control systems using mass spectrometry and olfactometry, and Methane Reduction strategies through dietary interventions and housing innovations. His fingerprint analysis reveals strong specialization in pig production systems (100%), methane emissions (60%), and emissions measurement techniques (42%). Hansen leads multiple active research projects including STOREMIS (Greenhouse gas emissions from slurry storage), PIGMET (methane prediction modeling), and a 2024-2025 project on odor regulation in pig barns. His research outputs include 114 publications with significant activity in 2022-2025, featuring prominent work on fiber-type impacts on methane production and robotic slurry management systems. As primary investigator for the 2024 odor regulation project and co-investigator on multiple international collaborations, Hansen actively contributes to Danish climate technology policy through DCA - National Center for Food and Agriculture. His media presence includes coverage in Danish agricultural press regarding CO2 tax avoidance technologies and pig odor measurement systems.

Hariklia N. Gavalaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biorefinery Conversions
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Fermentation Processes
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hariklia N. Gavala is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). She leads research activities at the PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre and CERE – Center for Energy Resources Engineering, contributing to the DTU Microbes Initiative. Her work focuses on sustainable biorefinery concepts, leveraging mixed microbial consortia for bioconversion of biomasses and industrial effluents into chemicals, biofuels, and materials. Key areas include anaerobic digestion, fermentation process optimization, PHA production, and membrane-based downstream processing. Research expertise includes bioconversion kinetics modeling, pretreatment methods for biomass exploitation, and innovative reactor designs like trickle bed reactors for high-rate gas fermentation. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly addressing clean energy and sustainable production. Current projects involve supervision of PhD students in areas such as CO bioconversion in trickle bed reactors, syngas fermentation, and membrane-integrated bioprocesses. She collaborates internationally on scaling gas fermentation technologies and advancing microbial electrosynthesis. Her contributions are evident in over 140 publications, with recent work emphasizing thermophilic fermentation scalability, CO conversion optimization, and electrochemical systems for chemical production.

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

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.

Lars Keld Nielsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Metabolic Modeling
• Systems Biology
• Bioreactor Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lars Keld Nielsen serves as Scientific Director at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability within the College of Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research integrates quantitative modeling with experimental biology to advance sustainable biomanufacturing solutions. His primary research interests span Metabolic Modeling , Systems Biology , and Bioreactor Engineering , with significant contributions to mammalian cell engineering and microbial biotechnology. Current work focuses on genome editing for metabolic optimization, computational modeling of bioreactor dynamics, and high-throughput metabolomics workflows. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong emphasis on industrial biotechnology applications, particularly in: Metabolic engineering of mammalian cells for therapeutic protein production One-carbon feedstock utilization in bacterial systems AI-driven bioreactor process optimization Nielsen actively supervises multiple PhD candidates including Muyo Abad, Chen T., and Volkova D. across projects focused on fermentation automation, human glycolysis modeling, and viral vector production. His research directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable biomanufacturing innovations. Current projects include: PhD scholarship in Automation and Integration of Quantitative Fermentation Data (2025-2027) Computational kinetic modelling of human glycolysis (2024-2027) Mammalian cell engineering for rAAV production (2024-2026)

Sergey Kucheryavskiyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Spectroscopy
• Chemometrics
• Image Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sergey Kucheryavskiy is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Chemistry and Bioscience within the Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on spectroscopy, chemometrics, and environmental applications, particularly in chemical process optimization and data-driven methodologies. He holds a Cand. in Physics from Altai State University (1997) and a PhD in Physics and Mathematics from the same institution. Key research areas include H2S scavenging in offshore gas production, waste valorization, and advanced data analysis techniques such as multivariate curve resolution and machine learning. He has led or participated in 17 projects, including EUDP-funded initiatives like INNO-H2S and Zero H2S-DEMO, emphasizing sustainable chemical processes and environmental solutions. His teaching excellence was recognized with the title of 'Årets Underviser' (Teacher of the Year) in 2016. Kucheryavskiy has authored over 150 publications, with recent work spanning anomaly detection via infrared thermography, green H2S scavengers, and bioenergy potential assessments. His contributions extend to educational initiatives, such as developing data science learning materials for students. PhD Supervision: 2 students Grants: EUDP, Danish Offshore Technology Center, and others Labs/Teams: Chemical and Bioengineering group, involved in collaborative projects with industry partners like OKEA ASA

Henrik Karringمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biocatalysis
• Protein Engineering
• Environmental Microbiology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Henrik Karring is a Professor at the Department of Green Technology (IGT) within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark. His research focuses on biocatalysis, protein engineering, environmental microbiology, and analytical chemistry, with applications in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and sustainable chemistry. Key research themes include enzyme immobilization, microbial processes for plastic degradation, and mitigation of agricultural emissions. Active in teaching courses like Industrial Fermentation and Modelling of Bioprocesses, Protein and Bioproducts Technologies, and Basic Biochemistry and Microbiology. Recent research trends from his publications show emphasis on supramolecular enzyme-cell engineering, photoenzymatic catalysis, and sustainable solutions for plastic degradation and manure emission control. His work integrates biotechnology with environmental applications. Scientific Awards: Syddansk Universitets Innovationspris 2024 Teknisk Fakultets Innovationspris 2024 Grants from the Danish Ministry of Environment and Food (2015), Griffith University (2015), and Foundation Idella (2012) Henrik serves as a censor at Aarhus University and contributes to consultancy for the Danish Climate Council. His work includes collaborations with international institutions and extensive peer-review activities.

Irini Angelidakiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioenergy
• Biorefinery
• Anaerobic Digestion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Irini Angelidaki is a Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), leading the BioConversions (BioCon) Section within the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. She specializes in bioconversion of biomass to bioproducts, biofuels, and bioenergy, with a focus on optimizing anaerobic processes and sustainable waste treatment. Her research group, BioCon, actively explores biogas, microbial electrochemistry, algae-based biorefineries, and waste-to-value strategies. Key research areas include anaerobic digestion, bioelectrochemical systems, and sustainable resource recovery. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and responsible consumption. Angelidaki has over 700 scientific publications and holds patents in bioprocess technologies. She serves on editorial boards and national/international committees, including the DTU Microbes Initiative and the AD Specialist Group of IWA. Her projects emphasize synergies between microbial systems and environmental engineering, with applications in waste valorization, bioenergy systems, and circular economy frameworks. Current research includes ammonia recovery, CO₂ capture in biofuel sectors, and microbial community dynamics under stress conditions. Angelidaki supervises PhD students in anaerobic microbiology, biogas enhancement, and microbial interactions. She coordinates large-scale projects funded by EU and national grants, focusing on biorefinery integration, bioaugmentation strategies, and anaerobic process modeling. Her lab develops innovative technologies for sustainable waste management, including electrochemical systems for biogas upgrading and microbial protein production from waste streams. Future directions target enhanced process efficiency, microbial consortia engineering, and scalable biorefinery solutions.

Xavier Flores Alsinaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Wastewater Treatment
• Process Modelling
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Xavier Flores Alsina is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His work focuses on process engineering for sustainable water treatment systems. Education includes a PhD in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from the University of Girona (2008) with research stays at Oxford and DTU. Postdoctoral experience spans Laval University, Lund University, University of Queensland, and University of Cape Town. Research interests include multiobjective decision-making in environmental systems, wastewater treatment modelling, and resource recovery optimization. His work integrates bench-scale experimentation with full-scale process validation. Publications emphasize greenhouse gas mitigation, membrane bioreactor design, and industrial symbiosis. Recent work explores dynamic prediction models for emissions control and power-to-X integration in water facilities. Collaborative projects include international initiatives in South Africa and Australia focusing on resource recovery innovations. He coordinates research on anaerobic digestion optimization and sustainable nutrient management.

Alex Toftgaard Nielsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Synthetic Biology
• Metabolic Engineering
• Biocatalysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Alex Toftgaard Nielsen is affiliated with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he leads research in the Bacterial Cell Factories department at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability. His work focuses on synthetic biology, metabolic engineering, and sustainable biochemical production. He has supervised multiple PhD students in projects involving microbial CO2 utilization, engineered consortia, and biocatalysis. Research interests include optimizing microbial production systems through genetic modifications, adaptive laboratory evolution, and CRISPRi-mediated metabolic switches. He collaborates internationally on topics like chemical tolerance mechanisms and two-stage fermentation processes. Recent publications highlight advancements in CO2 utilization, p-coumaric acid production, and synthetic anaerobic/aerobic fermentation systems. His contributions address UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and responsible consumption. Advising: Supervises 5 current PhD projects (2022-2026) in metabolic engineering and synthetic biology. Grants include funding for CO2 fixation and lignocellulosic biomass utilization. Labs/Teams: Directs the Bacterial Cell Factory Optimization group, developing standardized synthetic biology platforms for industrial applications.

Largus Angenentمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioelectrochemistry
• Microbial Electrosynthesis
• Anaerobic Digestion
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Largus Angenent is a Professor in the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering at Aarhus University, under the AU Engineering school. His research integrates electrochemistry and biology for sustainable bioproduction and environmental biotechnology applications. His research interests lie at the intersection of bioelectrochemistry , microbial electrosynthesis , and waste-to-value conversion . He focuses on developing microbial processes that convert CO2, wastewater, and renewable electricity into valuable chemicals and proteins. His work emphasizes reactor design, process optimization, and understanding microbial metabolism in engineered environments. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in renewable chemical production (e.g., lactate, caprylate), CO2-to-chemicals , bioelectrochemical systems , and anaerobic digestion . The studies span fundamental biochemistry to applied reactor engineering, often using mixed microbial communities or genetically modified strains to achieve targeted product formation from waste streams. He is actively involved in research projects such as the Three-Magnitude Upscaling of the Microbial Two-Stage Power-to-Food Process and the 50% upscaling of the microbial two-stage CO2-to-protein process , indicating ongoing grant-funded work. These projects aim to scale up sustainable protein production using thermophilic acetogens and raw biogas as a CO2 source. Largus Angenent leads research efforts in advanced bioreactor systems for sustainable biomanufacturing. His team works on microbial two-stage processes that integrate electrochemistry with biological conversion, particularly focusing on power-to-food and waste valorization technologies.

Johan le Nepvou de Carfortمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Chemical Engineering
• Biochemical Engineering
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Johan le Nepvou de Carfort is a Postdoc at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), working within the PROSYS - Process and Systems Engineering Centre. His research focuses on computational methods for biochemical and chemical engineering systems, particularly bioreactor design and process optimization. His primary research interests include Chemical Engineering , Biochemical Engineering , Computational Fluid Dynamics , and Process Systems Engineering . He specializes in compartment modeling, bioreactor hydrodynamics, and digital twin development for industrial mixing processes, with expertise in U-loop reactors and single-cell protein production systems. Recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward real-time CFD-based simulation for bioreactor optimization, with applications spanning pollutant degradation, protein production, and multiphase flow dynamics. His work bridges computational modeling with practical industrial process challenges. He recently completed his PhD project "The development of a digital twin for mixing observation and optimization" (December 2021–April 2025) under Professors Ulrich Krühne and Krist V. Gernaey. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water and industry innovation through the PROSYS centre at DTU.

Antonio Grimalt-Alemanyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Microbial Engineering
• Syngas Conversion
• Biochemical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Antonio Grimalt-Alemany is a Tenure Track Researcher in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), actively contributing to the DTU Microbes Initiative and Bio Conversions research group. His work focuses on sustainable microbial conversion of syngas and industrial waste streams into biofuels and biochemicals, with strong alignment to UN Sustainable Development Goals for clean energy and responsible consumption. Research Expertise His fingerprint spans Syngas Engineering (100%), Microbial Engineering (64%), and Syngas Biomethanation, with significant contributions to Cryopreservation, Scale-up, and Gasification technologies. Core research examines thermodynamic constraints in biofilm reactors, carbon monoxide inhibition mechanisms, pH-dependent syngas conversion to medium-chain fatty acids (C4-C6), and integrated electrochemical recovery systems. Recent work pioneers biosuccinic acid production from candy-factory waste using fermentation-electrochemical hybrid processes. Publication Trends Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals a strategic shift toward process intensification: optimizing trickle bed reactors for syngas biomethanation, mitigating CO toxicity in mixed-culture fermentations, and developing chain elongation pathways for waste-derived biofuels. These studies consistently emphasize scalability, thermodynamic efficiency, and circular economy principles through waste valorization. Research Infrastructure He operates within DTU's Bio Conversions laboratory and the interdisciplinary DTU Microbes Initiative, leveraging advanced bioreactor systems for microbial process development. His work integrates chemical engineering principles with microbial ecology to address industrial-scale challenges in gas fermentation and electro-biochemical recovery.