جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Duc Nguyenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Anaerobic Digestion
• Methane Production
• Biogas Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Duc Nguyen serves as a Research Associate at Heriot-Watt University's Global Research Institutes and The Lyell Centre in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. His research focuses on advancing anaerobic digestion technologies for sustainable biogas production and waste management solutions. With eight research outputs between 2015-2023, his work demonstrates consistent contributions to environmental engineering and bioenergy fields. Dr. Nguyen's research interests center on optimizing anaerobic digestion systems through innovative approaches like microaeration techniques. His investigations span microbial ecology of methanogens, volatile fatty acid management, and lignocellulosic biomass conversion. He examines how controlled oxygen introduction can enhance biogas yields while preventing process instability in high organic loading environments. His work bridges fundamental microbiology with practical engineering solutions for renewable energy production. Analysis of his publication record reveals a clear trajectory toward solving critical challenges in biogas technology. Starting with foundational reviews of the field, his research evolved to develop specific process control strategies, investigate microbial mechanisms, and recently explore applications in animal rumen systems. His work consistently addresses the intersection of microbial community dynamics and engineering process parameters to improve efficiency and reliability of anaerobic digestion systems. As a Research Associate at The Lyell Centre, Nguyen collaborates within a multidisciplinary environmental research hub that combines expertise from Heriot-Watt University and the British Geological Survey. His research contributes to sustainable waste management solutions and renewable energy development through advanced bioprocessing techniques.

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.

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Bioremediation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Madalena Alves is a Full Professor at the Department of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, and has served as Director of the Centre of Biological Engineering since 2020. Her work focuses on Environmental Biotechnology, developing solutions for bioremediation and bioenergy production from renewable resources. Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering (University of Minho, 1995) MSc in Biochemical Engineering (IST, University of Lisbon, 1992) B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering with Pollution Control specialization (Faculty of Engineering Oporto University, 1987) Her research integrates Environmental Biotechnology , Anaerobic Digestion , and Carbon Materials to address waste treatment and sustainable energy. Recent publications explore conductive nanomaterials, microbial interactions, and pharmaceutical degradation. She leads the BRIDGE research group (Bioresources, Bioremediation, Biorefinery). Key themes in her 157+ journal articles include: Methanogenesis with conductive materials Bioremediation of pollutants Valorization of industrial and agricultural waste Syntrophic microbial relationships Photocatalytic nanomaterials Scientific Awards: Honorary Doctorate (Technical University of IASI, 2009) Excellence in Review Award (Environmental Science and Technology, 2007) Lettinga Award (2004) She has supervised 25 PhD students and 55 MSc students, and contributed to European research programs like Interreg Europe (iWATERMAP) and ERC Advanced Grant NOVEL ANAEROBES. Her lab investigates microbial communities, bioelectrochemical systems, and integrated biorefineries.

Joseph Usackمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainable Food Systems Engineering
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Microbial Chain-Elongation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Joseph Usack serves as Assistant Professor in Food Science & Technology at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. He directs the Sustainable Food Systems Engineering Lab focusing on microbial bioprocessing for circular resource recovery. His work integrates engineering principles with biological systems to develop technologies for food, water, and energy recovery within the bioeconomy. Dr. Usack's research spans three core platform technologies: Anaerobic digestion for biogas and nutrient recovery Microbial chain-elongation for medium-chain fatty acid production Power-to-food systems for renewable protein synthesis His lab operates across multiple scales from fundamental lab experiments to field implementations and commercialization efforts, incorporating environmental lifecycle assessments and technoeconomic analyses. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals strong emphasis on waste valorization, particularly in agricultural and food processing streams. Key trends include microaeration optimization for siloxane degradation, medium-chain fatty acid production from sidestreams, and novel bioreactor designs for precise gas control. His work consistently bridges fundamental microbiology with practical engineering applications for circular economy implementation. Dr. Usack teaches FDST 4012/6012 (Food Processing II) and its laboratory component, integrating his research expertise into undergraduate education. His professional affiliations include the New Materials Institute, Institute for Integrative and Precision Agriculture, and Bio-expression and Fermentation Facility at UGA. His educational background demonstrates strong interdisciplinary training: Ph.D. in Biological & Environmental Engineering, Cornell University (2016) M.Sc. in Biological & Environmental Engineering, Cornell University (2014) B.Sc. in Environmental Science, SUNY-ESF (2008) The Sustainable Food Systems Engineering Lab conducts integrated research across multiple domains including dairy waste valorization, coffee-processing wastewater treatment, and marine byproduct utilization. Current projects emphasize greenhouse gas mitigation in livestock systems through novel feed additives derived from waste streams, demonstrating practical applications of circular economy principles.