جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jeremy Guestمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Circular Bioeconomy
• Wastewater Treatment
• Resource Recovery
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jeremy Guest is the Levenick Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering (and courtesy appointment in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He serves as Associate Director for Research at the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE) and leads the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI). His research focuses on advancing circular bioeconomies through sustainable sanitation systems, resource recovery from wastewater, and biofuel/bioproduct development from lignocellulosic biomass. Guest's work emphasizes Quantitative Sustainable Design (QSD) methodologies to bridge engineering innovation with policy and investment decisions. Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering (University of Michigan, 2012); MS (Virginia Tech, 2007); BS (Bucknell University, 2005). Research interests include wastewater treatment innovation, nutrient recovery, bioenergy systems design, and sustainable agriculture practices. Key contributions include the EcoRecover phosphorus recovery process, the QSDsan modeling platform, and leadership in CABBI's $262.5M DOE-funded initiative. Guest has secured funding from NSF, US EPA, USDA, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Recognitions include the NSF CAREER Award, 2021 James J. Morgan Early Career Award, and the Paul L. Busch Award. He advises over 15 graduate students and leads multiple high-impact projects like the NEWgenerator sanitation system and oilcane biorefinery integration. Lab/Group: Guest Research Group focuses on experimental, computational, and policy-oriented research to solve global sustainability challenges. Current projects address algae-based wastewater treatment, fecal sludge management in low-income regions, and precision fermentation systems development.

Samarpita Royمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microbial Ecology
• Metagenomics
• Wastewater Treatment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Samarpita Roy is an Assistant Professor at TU Delft's Faculty of Applied Sciences, leading the Environmental Biotechnology department's Samarpita Roy Group. Her research focuses on microbial ecology in engineered bioprocesses, integrating metagenomics and quantitative physiology to study microbial metabolisms and community interactions. Key projects include exploring phototrophic and polyphosphate-accumulating organisms in wastewater treatment for nutrient/resource recovery. She actively seeks industrial collaborations and is hiring PhD candidates in metagenomics/microbial ecology. Research emphasizes understanding microbial community dynamics under fluctuating conditions, developing sequencing/data analysis workflows, and applying findings to enhance bioprocess efficiency. Her work aims to advance circular bioeconomy solutions through innovative biotechnology approaches.

Ian Bradleyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

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

Ian Bradley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. His research focuses on creating sustainable biological processes to address needs in engineered and natural systems for water and wastewater treatment and resource recovery. Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2017) MS in Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011) MS in Civil Engineering (Structures), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2010) Research Interests: Dr. Bradley specializes in microalgal-based nutrient recovery, wastewater surveillance for public health monitoring, PFAS degradation using nanomaterials, and sustainable resource recovery systems. His work integrates biological processes with environmental engineering to optimize wastewater treatment efficiency and develop predictive models for water quality and health outcomes. Publications: His recent research includes advancements in microalgal cultivation (EcoRecover process), wastewater-based epidemiology for SARS-CoV-2 tracking, and computational enzyme design for PFAS remediation. These studies demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise spanning environmental engineering, biotechnology, and public health analytics.

Gilda Carvalhoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Engineering
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Microbial Ecology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Gilda Carvalho is a leading researcher at the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology (ACWEB) and the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Queensland. She leads the Drinking and Recycled Water research group and specializes in Environmental Bioengineering , focusing on microbial processes for water/wastewater treatment and resource recovery. Research areas: Chemicals of Emerging Concern (CEC), Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR), biofilm systems, membrane processes, and polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production Key methodologies: Molecular tools linking microbial ecology to process performance Academic output: Over 90 peer-reviewed papers and >40 multinational research projects with industrial partners Educational impact: Coordinator of Postgraduate Programs in Urban Water Engineering and supervisor of >20 PhD students Her recent research explores phage-based biofilm disruption , micropollutant removal via advanced oxidation, and resource recovery from waste streams. Current funding includes projects on biofilm solutions for drinking water and sustainable wastewater reuse. She integrates multidisciplinary approaches across biotechnology, chemical engineering, and environmental science to address global water challenges.

Alexandre Poulainمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biogeochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Environmental Microbiology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Alexandre Poulain is a Full Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Ottawa and Vice Dean for Research and Infrastructure in the Faculty of Science. His multidisciplinary research bridges biogeochemistry, microbial physiology, and environmental toxicology. Education: B.Sc. (Angers, France), M.Sc. (INRS, Canada), Ph.D. (Université de Montréal, Canada), Postdoc (MIT, USA) Research Interests: Mercury cycling in Arctic and temperate ecosystems, microbial metal transformations, biosensor development for contaminants, redox reaction dynamics, bioremediation using environmental microbes, and mercury-organic matter interactions. His lab (2017-2025) has produced 15 recent publications on mercury biogeochemistry in oil sands, rice paddies, and Arctic lakes, alongside arsenic speciation studies and pesticide impacts on pollinators. Current students explore archaeal mercury regulators, acidothermophilic biosensors, and microbial remediation. Scientific contributions include: NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2007-2009) Co-PI on Microbright, a startup commercializing microbial water treatment Developed portable arsenic biosensor tested in Cambodia Co-edited mercury-climate synthesis in Nature Communications

• Geomicrobiology
• Biogeochemistry
• Iron and Sulfur Cycling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Andreas Kappler is a Professor of Geomicrobiology at the University of Tübingen's Applied Geosciences department. He leads the Geomikrobiologie workgroup and holds an honorary professorship at Aarhus University. His research focuses on microbial interactions with iron, sulfur, and carbon cycles in environments ranging from permafrost thaw zones to ancient ocean analogs and extraterrestrial settings like Enceladus. Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Microbiology (2000, University of Konstanz) Diploma in Chemistry (1997, University of Konstanz) Postdoctoral work at Caltech (USA), EAWAG/ETH Zurich (Switzerland), and the Marine Biological Laboratory. Research Interests: His work explores microbial-driven mineral formation (e.g., pyrite, siderite), iron and sulfur biogeochemistry, permafrost thaw impacts on greenhouse gases, and ancient ocean geochemistry. He investigates how microbial processes shape Earth's element cycles and potential biosignatures for astrobiology. Key Contributions: Recent studies include iron-carbon interactions in thawing permafrost, nitrate-reducing Fe-oxidizing microbes, and microbial mineralization pathways under Enceladus-like conditions. His ERC-funded research examines Fe-oxidizing bacterial communities in modern/ancient systems. Awards & Recognition: Terry Beveridge Award (2012) ERC Starting Grant (2012) Fellow of the American Society of Microbiology Member of Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Göttingen Grants & Advising: Recipient of multiple grants including the prestigious ERC Starting Grant. Advises on microbial processes in extreme environments and collaborates internationally on astrobiology and climate change projects. Labs/Teams: Leads the Geomikrobiologie group at University of Tübingen, specializing in biogeochemical process analysis using state-of-the-art microscopy and geochemical techniques.

Naim Rashidمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Water Treatment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Naim Rashid is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering at Montana Technological University, with prior roles including Associate Professor at National University of Science and Technology (2023–2024) and Assistant Professor at COMSATS University (2015–2021). His work focuses on the water-energy-environmental nexus, particularly using microalgae and purple bacteria for wastewater treatment and resource recovery. Education: Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from KAIST (2013), M.S. in Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology from Myongji University (2009). Research interests include integrated wastewater treatment using phototrophic microalgae and purple bacteria, biofilm technologies for resource recovery, and life cycle assessment of environmental processes. He also specializes in PFAS removal and bioremediation of coal ash ponds. His publications emphasize biofilm reactors , single-cell protein production , and bioenergy systems from waste streams. Recent work explores nutrient dynamics in biofilm growth, sustainable petroleum industry wastewater treatment, and algal co-cultivation for biodiesel. Awards: Green Talent Award (Germany), Global Young Academy Membership (2017–2022), Fulbright Scholar Award (USA). Professional Service: Curriculum Review Committee, Graduate Council, and advisor to Environmental Engineers of Montana Tech (EEMT) club. Projects: Bioremediation of coal combustion residue, PFAS removal, and integration of acid mine drainage treatment with aquaculture feed synthesis.

• Paleontology
• Paleoecology
• Biostratigraphy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Cesare Andrea Papazzoni serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. His expertise spans vertebrate paleontology , biostratigraphy , and paleoenvironmental reconstructions with a focus on foraminifera and carbonate systems . Teaching responsibilities include courses on Paleontology and Evolution of Vertebrates (Master's in Science Teaching and Communication) and Applied Biostratigraphy (Geosciences program), where students engage in fossil identification, gamma-ray stratigraphy, and paleoclimatic analysis. Research interests center on climate change impacts on marine calcifiers during Paleogene thermal events (EECO, MECO). His work examines resilient coral reef ecosystems , nummulitid foraminifera , and shallow-water carbonate factories through integrated biostratigraphic, isotopic, and sedimentological methods. Recent studies include iron ooid genesis in Eocene basins and taxonomic revisions of historical fossil collections. Publications (2021–2025) reveal expertise in benthic community dynamics during MECO , taphonomic analysis of vertebrate fossils , and biostratigraphic correlation between SBZ and CN zones . Collaborative work spans ichthyosaur morphology , coral diversification patterns , and microfacies analysis of Paleogene successions. Current projects integrate multidisciplinary approaches to sedimentary systems affected by tectonic-climatic coupling.

• Biogeochemistry
• Geochemistry
• Astrobiology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Hilairy Hartnett is a Professor at Arizona State University (ASU) with joint appointments in the School of Earth and Space Exploration and the School of Molecular Sciences. She is affiliated with the Central Arizona-Phoenix Long Term Ecological Research (CAP LTER) and the Global Drylands Center, contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives like Earth Systems Science for the Anthropocene and the Global Futures Scientists and Scholars program. Her research focuses on biogeochemical processes, astrobiology, and urban ecology. Hartnett earned an A.B. in Chemistry from Vassar College (1990) and M.S./Ph.D. in Oceanography from the University of Washington. After postdoctoral work at Rutgers University studying river and estuarine systems, she joined ASU in 2003. Her expertise spans geochemical cycles, organic reactions under hydrothermal conditions, and planetary habitability assessments. Research Interests 1. Biogeochemistry : Investigates how geochemical, microbial, and human activities influence elemental cycles in modern and ancient environments. 2. Astrobiology : Explores organic geochemistry in hydrothermal systems and its implications for life detection on icy ocean worlds like Enceladus/Europa. 3. Urban Ecology : Analyzes ecological infrastructure in arid urban environments, such as central Arizona, focusing on stormwater systems and soil-water dynamics. 4. Interdisciplinary Science : Advocates for transdisciplinary approaches to address complex planetary and astrobiological challenges. Recent Trends in Publications Her work emphasizes experimental studies of organic reactions under hydrothermal conditions, leveraging mineral interactions to refine biosignature detection criteria for exoplanets. She also collaborates on global-scale initiatives like the TREC team to integrate elemental abundance data into planetary evolution models. Urban ecology research highlights innovative methods for water sustainability in hyperarid regions like the Atacama Desert. Advising & Grants While no formal advisees are listed, Hartnett leads collaborative research teams and participates in major programs (e.g., CAP LTER, Global Drylands Center). Grant details are not explicitly provided but inferred from her involvement in interdisciplinary projects and experimental facilities. Labs/Teams Affiliated with the Central Arizona-Phoenix LTER, Global Drylands Center, and the TREC team. These collaborations support her work on planetary habitability, astrochemical reactions, and urban biogeochemical processes.

Verena Carvalhoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Marine Microbiology
• Microbial Ecology
• Environmental Microbiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Verena Carvalho is a Lecturer in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. With a Ph.D. in Marine Microbiology from the University of Bremen, Germany (2011), her research focuses on large sulfur bacteria, microbial ecology, and biogeochemical processes in marine and extreme environments. Department: Microbiology Email: vcarvalho@umass.edu Location: 306 Morrill Science Center IVN Her work explores the physiology, genome plasticity, and ecological roles of giant sulfur bacteria like Achromatium oxaliferum and Beggiatoaceae. This includes studies of calcium carbonate dynamics, sulfur cycling, and adaptation mechanisms in hydrocarbon seeps, Arctic sediments, and salt marshes. She employs single-cell sequencing and field experiments to investigate microbial community interactions and their environmental impacts. Key article trends highlight her expertise in microbial biogeochemistry, sulfur cycling, and extremophile adaptation. Publications span topics such as intracellular calcite formation, denitrification processes, and evolutionary complexity in giant bacteria.

Jenan Kharbushمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microbial Biogeochemistry
• Environmental Sciences
• Geochemistry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jenan Kharbush is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). Her research focuses on microbial biogeochemistry, particularly how microbes mediate carbon and nitrogen cycling in aquatic environments. She employs organic biomarkers, genomic data, and stable isotope geochemistry to study processes like cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms, nitrogen uptake, and organic matter transformation. Key research interests include nitrogen isotope fractionation in biomarkers, phytoplankton community composition under nutrient stress, and dissolved organic nitrogen dynamics. Her work bridges microbial ecology and large-scale biogeochemical trends, combining lab cultures and field observations. The Kharbush Lab is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and has recently renovated facilities to support advanced research. Recent projects emphasize understanding microbial community interactions in harmful algal blooms and reconstructing past environmental conditions through sediment records. While no specific awards are listed, she joined the University of Michigan in 2019 as part of new faculty hires in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Lab Website

Paul Jensenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Anaerobic Biotechnology
• Resource Recovery
• Waste-to-Energy Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Paul Jensen from The University of Queensland is a leading academic in the School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology (ACWEB) . With a PhD in Engineering, he specializes in anaerobic biotechnology, resource recovery, and sustainable waste management. His research focuses on: Biogas production from livestock and agricultural waste Wastewater nutrient recovery for circular economies Bio-plastic and fertilizer synthesis from low-value biomass Microbial inhibition dynamics in anaerobic systems Over the past decade, his 15 most recent publications demonstrate expertise in waste valorization , biofilm reactor design , and anaerobic digestion kinetics , particularly for paunch waste and microalgal biomass. Notable projects include: 2025: Alkaline pretreatment of paunch waste for methane optimization 2024: Engineering process design curricula for chemical engineering students 2023: Hydrothermal treatment economics for sludge-derived fuels 2022: Biocomposite development from paunch fibers His work integrates engineering , biological sciences , and process modeling to deliver real-world solutions for municipal and industrial partners. Current grants include: 2024-2025: Pilot-scale Anaerobic Co-digestion at Central SEQ Municipal STP 2022-2027: ARC Training Centre in Bioplastics and Biocomposites 2021-2025: Sludge-to-resource CRC-P projects Paul supervises PhD candidates in topics such as anaerobic digestion microbiology , biogas process acceleration , and sewage sludge sustainability , collaborating with experts like Professors Damien Batstone and William Clarke.

• Marine Biology
• Environmental Science
• Oceanography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Inga Kirstein is a Scientist at the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, specializing in the Ecology of Shelf Sea Systems. She leads the Heligoland Roads long-term ecological time series, managing teams, laboratories, and data communication. Her research focuses on microbial food webs, biofilm communities, microplastic pollution, and long-term ecological dynamics. She contributes to projects like the FRAM Ocean Observing System and collaborates on initiatives such as the MOSAiC expedition. Her work bridges marine microbiology, environmental monitoring, and climate change impacts. Key contributions include studies on microplastic distribution in sediments and drinking water, microbial interactions in plankton blooms, and ecosystem resilience under climate stressors. Her publications highlight advancements in understanding microplastic toxicity, fungal communities on plastics, and the role of microbial necromass in carbon cycles. She emphasizes methodological rigor in detecting microplastics using FTIR and Raman spectroscopy. Her interdisciplinary approach addresses both fundamental ecological processes and applied challenges in environmental management.

Maria Dittrichمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Geochemistry
• Biogeochemistry
• Geomicrobiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maria Dittrich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto . Her research focuses on environmental geochemistry , biogeochemistry , geomicrobiology , and modeling of early diagenesis in aquatic systems. She leads the Biogeochemistry Lab at UofT, emphasizing dolomite formation , phosphorus cycling , and microbial mineralization processes with applications in CO2 sequestration and lake management . Current Projects Qatar Foundation-funded research on carbon mineralization in sabkhas Collaborations with ETH Zurich, Qatar University, and Nanjing University Maria’s lab investigates microbial interactions in hypersaline environments , nanoparticle-based biofilm disruption , and phosphorus dynamics in coastal lakes . Her group has published on topics ranging from nanoparticle applications to isotopic fractionation in dolomite , with recent work presented at international conferences like Goldschmidt 2025 and EGU2020 . She mentors graduate students in biogeochemical modeling , microbial mat studies , and environmental nanotechnology .

Daniela Beisserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• Microbial Ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Daniela Beisser is a Professor at the Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FB 8) of the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences in Recklinghausen, Germany. Her research focuses on bioinformatics and biostatistical methods for high-throughput 'omics data, applied to biomedicine and freshwater ecology. She previously held academic roles at the University of Duisburg-Essen (2017–2023) and University Hospital Essen. 2004–2008: B.Sc. in Molecular Biology with Bioinformatics focus, FH Gelsenkirchen 2006–2008: M.Sc. in Molecular Biology with Bioinformatics focus, FH Gelsenkirchen 2008–2011: Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, University of Würzburg Her research integrates computational approaches with experimental data to study molecular responses to environmental stressors in freshwater organisms, genome analyses in human and protists, and proteomic studies in plants. She also investigates eco-evolutionary theories in microorganisms and links biodiversity to ecosystem functions. Recent publications highlight her work on amplicon sequencing (Natrix2 pipeline), metatranscriptomic analysis of microbial communities, and machine learning frameworks for environmental data. She contributes to software tools like TaxMapper and BioNet for reproducible workflows. Best Poster Award, German Conference on Bioinformatics (2013) Travel scholarships: DAAD, DAAD PROMOS, German Symposium on Systems Biology E-fellows.net scholarship (2006–2008) She has supervised numerous PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s students on topics such as protist community dynamics , fungal degradation processes , and stressor recovery mechanisms . Her lab collaborates on the CRC 1439 'RESIST' project and develops tools for environmental DNA analysis.