جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Biological Wastewater Treatment
• Aerobic Granular Reactors
• Anaerobic Ammonia Oxidation (Anammox)
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Anuska Mosquera is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) since 2007. She holds a PhD in Chemical Sciences (1998) from the same university, focusing on nitrogen removal from industrial effluents. Her research emphasizes biological wastewater treatment, aerobic granular reactors, and biopolymer production from waste. She has led numerous national and regional projects, including the BIOPIGMA and PRETENACC initiatives. Her work spans over 50 publications, with recent contributions on wastewater integration with food waste management and granular reactor stability. Education: BSc Industrial Chemistry (1992), MSc Chemical Engineering (1993), PhD Chemical Engineering (1998) – all from USC. Positions: Associate Professor (2012–present), Assistant Professor (2003–2011), Research Fellow (2001–2003). Postdoc at TU Delft (2000–2001). Research Interests: Her expertise includes aerobic granulation , anammox processes , and biopolymer production from waste . She applies microscopy techniques like FISH and DGGE to study microbial communities in bioreactors. Recent work explores circular economy principles in saline wastewater management. Articles Trends: Her 15 most recent articles (2022–2024) focus on granular reactor stability, food waste integration into urban wastewater systems, and bioplastic production from industrial effluents. Topics include nitrogen removal optimization, salinity impacts on bioreactors, and techno-economic analyses of wastewater valorization. Awards: Awarded for ELAN® technology (2014), Best Oral Communication (2013), and pilot reactor innovation (2010). Advising & Grants: Supervised 6 doctoral and over 10 master’s theses. Secured €200k+ in national grants (e.g., BIOPIGMA) and led projects like the Methamorphosis contract with FCC-Aqualia. Active in networks like the IWA and European Federation of Biotechnology. Labs/Teams: Leads the USC’s bioprocess research group, collaborating on projects like the Integrated Biofactory for Livestock Waste Treatment and lipid-rich effluent valorization. Her lab focuses on sustainable wastewater solutions and bioreactor design.

ALBA PEDROUSO FUENTESمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Wastewater Treatment
• Environmental Engineering
• Bioprocess Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alba Pedrouso Fuentes is a Ramón y Cajal Researcher at the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Biogroup (Biotecnología Ambiental) and the CRETUS Center. Her work focuses on advancing sustainable wastewater treatment technologies and resource recovery processes. She holds a BSc (2013) and MSc (2014) in Chemical Engineering from the same university, followed by a PhD in 2019 on nitritation and anammox processes. Her research emphasizes bioprocess optimization for environmental and economic sustainability, with projects spanning nutrient removal, aerobic granular sludge systems, and waste-to-resource valorization. Key affiliations include the Biogroup (since 2021 as a postdoctoral fellow) and Cetaqua (2019–2021 as a Project Manager). Her expertise includes microbial community dynamics, autotrophic nitrogen removal, and pilot-scale process implementation. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary research on food waste integration into urban wastewater systems and has supervised multiple master’s theses in chemical and environmental engineering. Her recent work explores microbial community stability in aerobic granular sludge, economic-environmental impacts of food waste recycling, and novel configurations for nitrogen removal in municipal wastewater. She collaborates with institutions like CETAQUA and participates in international conferences, highlighting advancements in eco-technologies and sustainable wastewater management.

MARIA ANGELES VAL DEL RIOمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Wastewater Treatment
• Aerobic Granular Sludge
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. MARIA ANGELES VAL DEL RIO is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC). She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from USC (2012) and has extensive experience in environmental biotechnology, particularly in wastewater treatment and resource recovery. Her research focuses on advanced biological treatment processes such as aerobic granular sludge, anammox, microalgae, and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) production. She has led national research projects, including studies on UV disinfection and chemometric image analysis for granular sludge monitoring. Her work emphasizes sustainable technologies for industrial and municipal wastewater management, integrating waste valorization with environmental protection. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering, USC (2012) Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering, USC (2006–2012) Research Interests: Sustainable wastewater treatment, aerobic granular biomass systems, bioprocess optimization, nitrogen and phosphorus recovery, PHA production from industrial waste, and environmental biotechnology applications. Key Projects: Integrated biofactory for livestock waste treatment (BIOPIGMA) (National Project, 2024) Unraveling the symbiosis of microalgae and bacteria in biofilms (National Project, 2023) Development of a biotechnological process for PHA production from fatty wastes (National Project, 2022) Advising & Grants: Supervised multiple doctoral and master's theses, including work on aquaculture wastewater treatment and lipid-rich effluent valorization. Secured funding from the Spanish Government, Xunta de Galicia, and EU programs (e.g., NextGeneration EU). Labs & Teams: Member of the BIOGROUP Environmental Biotechnology Research Group and the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS). Active in collaborative projects with universities in Ireland and Portugal.

Belinda Sturmمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wastewater Treatment
• Biofuel Production
• Resource Recovery from Wastewater
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Belinda Sturm is a Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering at the University of Kansas. She serves as Director of the Kansas National Science Foundation EPSCoR Program and Interim Vice Chancellor for Research. Her research focuses on wastewater treatment, biofuel production, resource recovery, water quality, and environmental impact assessment. Ph.D. in Civil Engineering & Geological Sciences, University of Notre Dame (2005) B.S. in Environmental Science & Engineering, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (2000) Sturm’s research explores advanced wastewater treatment technologies, including hydrothermal liquefaction of sludge, aerobic granular sludge formation, and microplastic removal. She investigates resource recovery from waste streams to produce biofuels and fertilizers while assessing environmental impacts of pollutants and climate change. Her recent publications highlight innovations in sludge densification, nutrient management, and hypersaline wastewater biodegradation. Key trends include process modeling for anaerobic membrane bioreactors, microplastic interactions with antibiotic resistance genes, and sustainable water resource recovery facilities. Scientific Awards : Ross McKinney Faculty Fellow Sturm leads the Environmental Microbiology & Water Sustainability Research Group and co-directs the Center for Metagenomic Microbial Community Analysis. Her work bridges environmental engineering with microbial ecology to advance sustainable wastewater solutions.

Mario Pronkمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Wastewater Treatment
• Microbial Ecology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Mario Pronk is a principal investigator (Researcher) at the Faculty of Applied Sciences , Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) , specializing in Environmental Biotechnology within the Biotechnology department. Active in Wastewater Treatment and Microbial Ecology research Developed the Nereda sustainable technology for aerobic granular biomass applications Focus on sludge aggregation , biofilm dynamics , and microbial community analysis His research includes metatranscriptomics to study microbial functionality and patent development for continuous flow reactor systems. Awards include a 2014 prize for his contributions to Nereda technology.

Rania Hamzaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Wastewater Treatment
• Environmental Engineering
• Resource Recovery
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rania Hamza is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair (Undergraduate) in the Department of Civil Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on wastewater treatment innovations, particularly aerobic granular sludge technology for contaminant removal and resource recovery. She holds a PhD from the University of Calgary and degrees from the American University in Cairo. Education: PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Calgary (2019) MSc in Civil Engineering, American University in Cairo (2011) BSc in Civil Engineering, American University in Cairo (2006) Research Interests: Dr. Hamza pioneers work on biofilm-based systems to address emerging contaminants, energy efficiency in wastewater treatment, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Her lab explores how microbial communities in aerobic granular sludge can enhance treatment efficacy while reducing environmental footprints. She emphasizes the societal importance of wastewater management, advocating for advanced technologies to protect Canada's water resources. Awards & Recognition: 3M 25 Women in Science Program (2024) Early SRC Career Excellence Award (2024) Dean's Teaching Award (2024) Multiple prestigious doctoral scholarships including Izaak Walton Killam and Queen Elizabeth II Advising & Innovation: She supervises graduate students in wastewater engineering and has contributed to over 40 peer-reviewed publications. Her work bridges academia and industry, focusing on scalable solutions for urban wastewater challenges. Collaborations involve policy analysis for contaminant regulation and advancing machine learning applications in bioreactor modeling. Labs & Teams: Her laboratory investigates microbial ecology, biofilm engineering, and process intensification. She leads interdisciplinary projects integrating environmental science, civil engineering, and data science to address global water sustainability issues.

• Wastewater Treatment
• Environmental Engineering
• Bioprocess Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alba Pedrouso is a Postdoctoral Xunta de Galicia Fellow at the University of Santiago de Compostela's Department of Chemical Engineering (School of Engineering). She holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering (2013) and MSc in Chemical Engineering and Bioprocesses (2014), both from the same institution. Her PhD thesis (2019) focused on nitritation-anammox processes for mainstream wastewater treatment. She previously worked as a PhD Project Manager at Cetaqua, developing nutrient removal and agrofood waste valorization technologies. Her research focuses on advancing sustainable wastewater treatment through autotrophic nitrogen removal, resource recovery, and bioprocess optimization. Key areas include aerobic granular sludge systems, FNA-based nitritation control, and integration of food waste management with urban water systems. She has supervised three master’s theses on biopolymer production from organic wastes and phosphorus recovery via purple phototrophic bacteria. Recent publications highlight trends in granular sludge stability, food waste-wastewater synergies, and anammox process scalability. Her work emphasizes economically viable, environmentally benign solutions for water infrastructure challenges. Education: BSc Chemical Engineering, University of Santiago de Compostela (2013) MSc Chemical Engineering and Bioprocesses, University of Santiago de Compostela (2014) PhD in Chemical and Environmental Engineering (2019) Advising & Projects: Supervised 3 master’s theses (2023-2024) Contributed to Cetaqua’s agrofood waste valorization projects Labs/Teams: Member of the Biogroup research team at USC Collaborates with Cetaqua and other institutions in wastewater innovation

Meng Wangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Water and wastewater treatment
• Environmental biotechnology for pollution control
• Bioremediation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Meng Wang is an Associate Professor in Environmental Systems Engineering at the John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering within Penn State University's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Her research focuses on integrating environmental biotechnology with physical-chemical processes for pollution control, resource recovery, and sustainability. PhD, University of Massachusetts Amherst - Civil Engineering (2013) MS, Xi'an Jiaotong University - Environmental Engineering (2008) BS, Zhengzhou University - Environmental Engineering (2005) Her research explores hybrid systems combining ion exchange with biological processes for wastewater treatment, algae-based nutrient management, and bioremediation strategies. Current projects include modeling nitrogen removal in photo-bioreactors and optimizing resource recovery through algal biomass utilization. Key trends in her recent publications (2012-2018) emphasize wastewater valorization through microbial synergy, energy recovery from algal biomass, and mathematical modeling of treatment systems. She actively investigates food-energy-water nexus solutions for sustainable resource management. She contributes to academic governance as a member of the Diversity Council and leads the Water-Environment-Sustainability Lab, which develops innovative technologies for contaminant removal and resource recovery in water systems.

Tuba Hande Ergüder Bayramoğluمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anaerobic biotechnology
• Renewable energy production
• Bio-based products
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tuba Hande Ergüder Bayramoğlu is a full Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering at Middle East Technical University's College of Engineering since 2022, with continuous service since 1998 progressing from Research Assistant to Professor. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from METU (2005) and maintains active leadership roles including METU Engineering Faculty Executive Board Member (2019-2022) and METU Biotechnology Steering Committee Member (2018-present). Ph.D., Middle East Technical University, Environmental Engineering Department, June 2005 M.S., Middle East Technical University, Environmental Engineering Department, September 2000 B.S., Middle East Technical University, Environmental Engineering Department, June 1998 Her research integrates anaerobic biotechnology with resource recovery , focusing on renewable energy production from waste streams through bio-granulation, nitrogen removal, and microalgal systems. Key innovations include DAMO-Anammox co-cultures for greenhouse gas mitigation and silver nanowire water filters. Her work bridges molecular microbial characterization with industrial applications in waste valorization. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in wastewater-to-energy conversion (73% of works), advanced nutrient removal (60%), and nanomaterial applications (27%). The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between microbial ecology, reactor engineering, and circular economy principles, with increasing emphasis on climate mitigation since 2019. Scientific Awards: FABED Eser Tümen Outstanding Achievement Award (2014) METU Academic Performance Award (2011-2015) TUBITAK Project Performance Award (2018) She has supervised 24 theses (14 completed M.Sc., 2 Ph.D., 8 ongoing) and secured 22 research grants totaling >3.2 million TL, including COST Action CA21146 (2022-2026) on purple bacteria biotechnology. Her consulting projects with Votorantim Çimentos and Biomeksan demonstrate strong industry translation of research. Her laboratory work focuses on integrated anaerobic-aerobic systems, with recent expansions into DAMO microorganisms and microalgal-bacterial consortia for simultaneous wastewater treatment and CO2 sequestration, utilizing advanced molecular techniques for process optimization.

Maite Pijuan Vilaltaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Wastewater Treatment Technologies
• Contaminant Removal
• Circular Economy in Water Treatment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Maite Pijuan Vilalta is a Research Scientist at the Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) since 2010 and Head of the Area of Technologies and Evaluation since 2019. Her work focuses on Wastewater treatment technologies Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions Circular economy applications in water systems She earned her PhD in Environmental Engineering from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (2004) and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Queensland (2005-2010). Research Trends from her 15 most recent publications show: Intensive use of graphene-based materials for contaminant removal Development of microbial community analysis tools (MiDAS 4 database) Optimization of anaerobic digestion for biogas production Investigation of nitrous oxide and methane emission mechanisms Her work bridges nanomaterials, microbial ecology, and climate-friendly water treatment solutions. Project Leadership includes SMARTWATERTWIN (2021-2024) GENCON (2022-2024) ANTARES (2019-2023) She serves as Editor for Water Research and has organized international conferences like the 6th IWA Ecotechnologies Conference (2023).

• Biological wastewater treatment processes
• Aerobic granulation in Sequential Batch Reactors
• Anaerobic ammonia oxidation (Anammox) process
• +۳ مورد دیگر

José Luis Campos is an Associate Professor at Adolfo Ibáñez University (Chile) and holds roles at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC). He specializes in wastewater treatment, with a focus on biological processes like aerobic granulation and anammox systems. His research emphasizes sludge minimization and sustainable water treatment technologies. Education: Bachelor's in Industrial Chemistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, 1994 MSc in Chemical Engineering, University of Santiago de Compostela, 1995 Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Santiago de Compostela, 2000 Research Interests: Biological Wastewater Treatment : Innovations in aerobic granular biomass and anammox processes for nitrogen removal. Environmental Sustainability : Optimizing wastewater treatment plants for reduced footprint and energy consumption. Process Optimization : Developing clean technologies for industrial and municipal wastewater systems. Awards & Recognition: Best Oral Communication Award (2013) for PHA production research. Pilot-scale anammox reactor startup innovation (2010). Pioneering work in microbial identification for nitrogen removal (2009). Grants & Projects: Leading the Development of Clean Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (2010–present). Pilot projects on autotrophic nitrogen removal in small-scale systems. Labs & Teams: Collaborates with the USC Chemical Engineering group, focusing on industrial wastewater solutions and biotechnology applications.

Laura Vītolaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Sustainable Building Materials
• Industrial Waste Recycling
• Geopolymer Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura Vītola is a Research Fellow at Riga Technical University (RTU), affiliated with the Faculty of Civil and Mechanical Engineering and the Institute of Sustainable Building Materials and Engineering Systems. She holds a PhD in Engineering and Technology from RTU (2024), focusing on geopolymers for sustainable building materials. Her research emphasizes sustainable construction, industrial waste recycling, and bio-composites. She has conducted international collaborations at institutions like Vilnius Gediminas Technical University and Brunel University. With 25 Scopus-indexed publications, her work spans alkali-activated binders, bio-composites, and waste valorization. Notably, she received the L'ORÉAL-UNESCO Award for Women in Science (2022). Laura has supervised 8 bachelor’s and 1 master’s theses and maintains active roles in scientific councils and international projects. Her research trends highlight innovative uses of industrial by-products and agricultural waste in construction materials, with a focus on geopolymers, bio-composites, and sustainable alternatives to traditional binders. Articles often explore material characterization, thermal properties, and environmental impact. Grants and fellowships have supported her work in Lithuania, Spain, and the UK. Laura’s expertise extends to 3D printing materials and pore structure analysis via micro-CT scans. Education: PhD in Engineering & Technology (RTU, 2024) Key Projects: National/international projects on sustainable materials and waste utilization Grants/Funding: Supported by RTU and international collaborations Her lab, part of the Sustainable Building Materials team, focuses on 3D concrete printing and bio-based composites. Laura is a Latvian Science Council expert and actively contributes to conferences and scientific reviews.

• Civil Engineering
• Materials Science
• Granular Flow
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Songxiong Ding is a Professor at the Department of Engineering Sciences, University of Agder. His work spans civil engineering, materials science, and granular flow dynamics, with a focus on industrial applications like cement production, silo design, and environmental remediation through pyrolysis. University of Agder Department of Engineering Sciences His research explores thermal efficiency in cement systems, structural behavior of steel joints, and ecological risk assessments of heavy metals. Publications from 2001–2021 reflect expertise in numerical modeling, experimental verification, and industrial-scale process optimization. Recent article trends emphasize environmental engineering, granular material dynamics, and structural analysis. Key areas include particulate matter characterization (2021), geogrid-reinforced sand (2021), and MgO coating for clinker stability (2016).

• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Water Treatment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ramesh Goel is a tenured Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah, with a 20-year academic career focused on environmental biotechnology and water quality management. His research spans wastewater treatment, microbial ecology, phage biocontrol, and plastic pollution bioremediation. Current appointment: Professor (2017–present) Previous roles: Associate Professor (2012–2017), Assistant Professor (2006–2012) Research highlights include: Developing carbon-efficient nutrient removal systems for municipal wastewater Investigating bacteriophage roles in harmful algal bloom dynamics Innovations in anammox/comammox nitrogen removal technologies Microbial degradation of polyethylene plastics using Bacillus sp. His scholarly output includes 15 recent publications in top journals like Chemosphere and Water Research , with thematic focus on: Bioprocess engineering for nutrient cycling Viral-microbial interactions in engineered systems Granular sludge technology optimization Toxin-producing cyanobacteria ecology Scientific recognition includes: NSF CAREER Award recipient (2011) Multiple Best Mentor Awards (2008–2017) Outstanding Faculty Award (2018) He has supervised thesis research at both PhD and Masters levels while maintaining active grants from EPA, NSF, and industry partners to advance water treatment innovations.

Bai Renbiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Adsorption
• Filtration
• Membrane Processes
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bai Renbi is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head for Postgraduate Studies in the Division of Environmental Science & Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a PhD from the University of Dundee (UK), an M.Eng. from Chongqing University (China), and a B.Sc. from Chongqing University (China). His career includes roles as a Regional Technology Manager at EIMCO Process Equipment, Adjunct Senior Researcher, and Postdoctoral Fellow at NUS. His research focuses on: Adsorption, filtration, and novel separation materials Functional membranes and anti-fouling technologies Nanoparticle-membrane hybrid systems and visible-light photocatalysts Water/wastewater treatment and environmental remediation His publications emphasize adsorption mechanisms, membrane fabrication, heavy metal removal, and biodegradation, with consistent applications in environmental engineering and materials science. Awards & Honors: Featured Plenary Lecture, IWA Particle Separation Congress (2007) Keynote Speaker, International Seminar on Water Strategy (2006) Post-Doctoral Fellowship, National Science and Technology Board (1994) Multiple research prizes from Chongqing University and Chinese scientific bodies (1987–1989) As Deputy Head for Postgraduate Studies, he oversees academic programs and mentors students. He also serves on editorial boards for Separation and Purification Technology and Recent Patents on Biotechnology .