جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
• Environmental Engineering
• Water Security
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. May Sule is a Lecturer in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene at the Cranfield Water Science Institute, Cranfield University, where she also serves as Director of the Enhanced Delivery Programme and Course Director for the Water and Sanitation for Development MSc. Her work bridges environmental engineering, public health, and sustainable development, with a focus on water security and neglected tropical diseases in low-income regions. Her research interests include: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) systems Climate-resilient water infrastructure Schistosomiasis and disease ecology Integrated water resources management Behavior change and stakeholder engagement Equity and policy communication in WASH Dr. Sule’s recent publications reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary research, combining environmental science, public health, and systems thinking to address urban WASH failures in Sub-Saharan Africa, groundwater risks in East Africa, and innovative behavior change strategies for disease control. Her work frequently employs systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and field-based interventions. Her scientific contributions are supported by active grant funding from NERC/UKRI, EPSRC, and Cranfield University, with projects focused on schistosomiasis control, vermifilter toilets, and integrated water policy. She mentors research students and supports postdoctoral fellowship applications. She has held prior research roles at Imperial College London and the University of Oxford on DFID, GCRF, and FCDO-funded programs. She holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from Imperial College London. Dr. Sule is actively involved in: Supervising PhD and MRes students Leading the Planetary Health and Public Health modules Collaborating with international partners (Stanford, Swiss TPH, African institutions) Communicating science via blog, Twitter, and public engagement

Ana Rita C. Moraisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainable Chemistry
• Biomass Valorization
• Green Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ana Rita C. Morais is an Assistant Professor and Deputy-Director of the Wonderful Institute for Sustainable Engineering at the University of Kansas, College of Engineering. She holds a B.S. in Biosciences (Portuguese Catholic University, 2010), M.S. in Food Engineering (Technical University of Lisbon, 2012), and Ph.D. in Sustainable Chemistry (New University of Lisbon, 2018). Her research focuses on sustainable chemical processes, including biomass valorization using supercritical CO₂, ionic liquids, and catalytic strategies for biofuel and high-value chemical production. She leads projects on CO₂-assisted biomass fractionation, refrigerant technology, and waste-to-resource innovations. Her work emphasizes green engineering principles, such as reducing environmental footprints through CO₂ utilization and developing circular economy solutions for plastics and agricultural waste. Key projects include enzymatic hydrolysis of biomass, hydrocarbon synthesis from lignocellulose, and the development of sustainable paper and packaging materials from pistachio shells. Research Themes: Biomass conversion, ionic liquids, CO₂ applications, catalytic upcycling, biofuel production. Recent Trends: Focus on industrial scalability of biorefinery processes and functional materials from food/agricultural waste. Dr. Morais has received prestigious awards including the Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Award (2018) and Green Talents Award (2016). Her research has been highlighted as a Front Cover in Green Chemistry (2016) for breakthroughs in CO₂-catalyzed furfural production. She holds a patent for lignin extraction using imidazole (PT 108264). In teaching, she instructs the C&PE 626 Senior Lab , emphasizing hands-on experience in chemical engineering practices. Her grants include funding for polymer recycling and protein stabilization projects. Labs/Teams: Active in the Wonderful Institute for Sustainable Engineering, collaborating with industry partners on biorefinery and renewable materials initiatives.

Nabla Kennedyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Microbial Ecology
• Environmental Microbiology
• Soil Microbiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nabla Kennedy is a Lecturer in Microbiology within the Department of Science at South East Technological University (SETU), where she has been a faculty member since 2013. She is affiliated with the Eco Innovation Research Centre and actively contributes to research in environmental microbiology and sustainable agricultural practices. Research Interests: Her research focuses on the role of microbes in environmental processes, including soil ecosystems, waste composting, and anaerobic digestion. She investigates microbial ecology, particularly fungal and bacterial contributions to nutrient cycling, the response of microbial communities to environmental disturbances, and the application of molecular ecology tools for environmental monitoring. She also employs statistical methods for analyzing multivariate community data. The recent publications highlight consistent work in biofertilisation using anaerobic digestates , examining their effects on soil microbial communities, plant growth (particularly ryegrass and clover), and soil nutrient dynamics. Her work bridges microbiology, agronomy, and environmental engineering, emphasizing sustainable alternatives to chemical fertilisers. Scientific Activities and Affiliations: Member, COST Action 22142: Beneficial root-associated microorganisms for sustainable agriculture (ROOT-BENEFIT), 2023–2027 Member, EU-CONEXUS (EU-CONEXA), from 2024 Research Supervision and Funding: She has supervised postgraduate research, including PhD-level work funded by the CNPq PhD Scholarship. She has led two major research projects: one on plant growth stimulation by digestate fertilisers and another on monitoring ammonia contamination in groundwater using bioremediation techniques. Her work has been cited in policy sources and widely read in academic networks like Mendeley. Laboratory and Research Group: Based in the Eco Innovation Research Centre at SETU, her research group focuses on microbial community analysis in agricultural and waste systems, applying molecular and statistical tools to real-world sustainability challenges.

• Waste Forensics
• Waste Analysis
• Plastics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Christian Zafiu is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Waste and Circular Economy, Department for Landscape, Water and Infrastructure, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His research focuses on waste forensics, plastics, microplastics, compost, biogenic waste, and nanomaterials, with applications in environmental technology and recycling. He leads multiple research projects funded by the EU, national agencies, and industry partners. Education: PhD in Chemistry, University of Vienna (2007–2011) MSc in Chemistry, University of Vienna (2000–2006) His research spans waste analysis, circular economy, and environmental forensics, with a strong emphasis on microplastics in compost and soil, biodegradable plastics, and advanced analytical methods like fluorescence microscopy and XRF. He has contributed significantly to understanding plastic pollution and sustainable waste management practices. The recent publications reflect a consistent trend in environmental analysis of waste streams, particularly focusing on microplastics, compost quality, and innovative recycling technologies. His work integrates analytical chemistry, environmental engineering, and policy-relevant assessments. Scientific Awards: Matsumae International Fellowship (2014) Christian Zafiu actively supervises master’s theses and engages in knowledge transfer through lectures, public presentations, and media contributions. He has led and participated in numerous research projects, including EU-funded initiatives on biogas and resource recovery. His community service includes serving as Vice President of the Bündnis Mikroplastikfrei and as a reviewer for multiple scientific journals. He is involved in interdisciplinary research teams focusing on waste characterization, circular economy, and environmental safety. His work often collaborates with institutes across BOKU and international research centers.

• Environmental Policy
• Energy Systems Transition
• Waste Management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Phil Longhurst is a faculty member at Cranfield University, holding the Chair of Environment and Energy Technology in the School of Water, Energy & Environment . He leads the Centre for Renewable and Low Carbon Energy and serves as Director of Partnerships, bridging academia with industry and government clients. His academic background includes a PhD in Innovation & Technology Assessment, a degree in Design and Technology, and a B.Ed. (Hons). Prior to academia, he worked in the furniture industry and trained as a Design and Technology educator, developing educational wind tunnel demonstrators. His research focuses on waste management innovation , including material recovery from waste streams, energy-from-waste applications, and pollution prevention. Key projects involve risk assessments for agricultural use of composts (PAS100) and anaerobic digestates (PAS110), trace metal recovery from contaminated land, and systems modeling for waste minimization and net-zero transitions. He has pioneered methods like mechanical-biological treatment (MBT) of solid waste and solid recovered fuels (SRF) quality analysis. Professor Longhurst collaborates with major institutions such as EPSRC, NERC, Defra, BEIS , and industrial partners like Viridor, Biffa, Boeing . He teaches in Energy, Environment, and Agrifood themes while supervising doctoral researchers. Recent work includes contributions to HM Treasury’s Infrastructure study via the Engineering Interdependencies Expert Group (EIEG) and developing short courses on biowaste regulation and odour control. His research emphasizes cross-sector collaboration, environmental policy implementation, and transitioning energy systems to net-zero. Clients span government departments (e.g., HM Treasury, UK Water Industry Research), NGOs, and commercial sponsors. Phil has also evaluated methane diffusion dynamics in coal gasification and pioneered neural network-based approaches for solar PV adoption modeling.

Apostolos Giannisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Waste-to-Energy
• Sewage Sludge Treatment
• Hazardous Waste Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Apostolos Giannis is an Associate Professor in Municipal and Hazardous Solid Waste Management at the Technical University of Crete. His research focuses on waste-to-energy conversion, sewage sludge treatment, hazardous waste management, and circular economy approaches. Dr. Giannis leads the Toxic and Hazardous Waste Management Laboratory and serves in editorial roles for several journals including Waste Management and Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. His recent research explores: Advanced chemical looping combustion techniques for waste conversion Hydrometallurgical recovery of valuable metals from e-waste Catalytic plastic recycling processes Life cycle assessment of waste management systems He has received multiple distinctions including Top Cited Paper award and Marie-Curie Fellowship. Dr. Giannis currently supervises three PhD students and teaches undergraduate courses on solid waste management, hazardous waste treatment, and environmental technologies.

Jean Bonhotalمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Compost Science
• Environmental Science
• Waste Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jean Bonhotal is a Senior Extension Associate and Director of the Cornell Waste Management Institute (CWMI) within Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences. She holds a Master of Science from SUNY Binghamton (1991), a Bachelor of Science from Utah State University (1984), and an AAS from SUNY Morrisville (1979). With over 25 years of expertise, her work focuses on composting methodologies, pharmaceutical degradation in organic residuals, and sustainable waste-to-resource conversion. She concurrently pursues graduate studies in the Buckley Lab. Research interests include compost quality assessment, mitigation of soil contamination via compost application, and innovative uses for agricultural and municipal organics. Her outreach spans compost infrastructure development with farms, municipalities, and schools (e.g., diverting 80% of waste in North Country schools). Internationally, she collaborates with Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to establish composting programs. Notable achievements include pioneering mortality composting protocols for livestock and horses, and leading the Healthy Soils, Healthy Communities initiative to address urban garden soil contamination. Key Collaborations: NYS DEC, USDA, EPA, Penn State University Technical Contributions: Compost Facility Map (tracking 12 new facilities), Natural Rendering program for horse mortality Her awards include the Rufus Chaney Award (2014) for composting innovation and multiple NACAA recognitions for educational outreach. Current priorities center on advancing composting for food waste management, disaster preparedness for mass mortality events, and landfillspace reduction through organic recycling.

Michael Zumsteinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biotransformation
• Biodegradation
• Environmental Analytical Chemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael Zumstein is an Assistant Professor for Biotransformation at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science, Department of Environmental Geosciences, University of Vienna. His research group investigates the biotransformation and biodegradation of anthropogenic organic chemicals in natural and engineered environments, combining techniques from environmental analytical chemistry and molecular biology. His research focuses on: Water-soluble polymers important for home and personal care products Biomolecules as alternatives to conventional pharmaceuticals and pesticides Enzymatic processes in wastewater systems Development of biodegradable chemicals Professor Zumstein leads multiple research projects including: Cluster of Excellence: Microbiomes Drive Planetary Health Biodegradation of Water-Soluble Polymers in Engineered and Natural Aquatic Environments (collaboration with BASF SE) Exploring Extracellular Enzymes from Wastewater Microbial Communities Biotransformation of Biopesticides in Agricultural Soils He has received the Ambizione Fellowship from the Swiss National Science Foundation to investigate peptide-based antibiotics in wastewater systems. His research group includes several PhD students and researchers working on environmental biotechnology projects.

Anil Somenahallyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Rhizosphere Biogeochemistry
• Soil Microbial Communities
• Soil Health Modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anil Somenahally is an Associate Professor in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and Texas A&M AgriLife Research. He holds a Ph.D. in Soil Science from Texas A&M University (2010). His research focuses on rhizosphere biogeochemistry, plant-beneficial microbes, and soil health modeling, with a particular emphasis on biofertilization, disease suppression, and bioremediation applications. He develops novel soil sensing tools and models to improve soil health management and mitigate plant/human pathogen risks in agricultural systems. Key research areas include microbial community dynamics, soil organic carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas emissions, and the use of cover crops and biochar. His work integrates biogeochemical analysis, genomic tools, and remote sensing to address challenges in sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. Dr. Somenahally collaborates with teams at Texas A&M AgriLife to advance soil health practices, regenerative agriculture, and precision farming technologies. His recent studies explore soil carbon dynamics in grazing lands, impacts of nitrogen management on methane emissions, and phytotoxicity mitigation through compost applications. He advises students including Prajina Neupane, Javid McLawrence, Javad Robatjazi, and Tushar Sarker. His research has been supported by grants addressing soil health, agroecosystems, and environmental sustainability. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his contributions include over 70 peer-reviewed publications on soil microbiology, carbon sequestration, and agricultural biotechnology. Collaborative projects span international partnerships, such as work in the Colombian Amazon and Rwanda, focusing on soil management and food security.

• Microbial Ecology
• Soil Microbiome
• Nitrogen Cycling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

C. Ryan Penton is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA), School of Applied Sciences and Arts. He holds additional roles as Associate Faculty in the Biodesign Center for Fundamental & Applied Microbiomics and the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability. His research focuses on microbial ecology, particularly soil microbiome dynamics, nitrogen cycling, and sustainable agricultural practices. Penton earned a Ph.D. in Microbial Ecology from Michigan State University and holds M.Sc. and B.S. degrees in Biogeochemistry and Microbiology from the University of Florida. His work explores mechanisms of crop disease suppression, biochar impacts on soil health, and microbial responses to climate change. Key areas include nitrogen fixation, denitrification, and the role of microbial communities in carbon decomposition in permafrost systems. Penton has received the Junior Faculty Excellence in Research Award (2016-2017) and serves on editorial boards for journals like Biology and Fertility of Soils . He collaborates internationally with institutions like CSIRO Australia and Nanjing Agricultural University. Penton teaches courses in microbiology, soil ecology, and honors thesis supervision. His research group uses high-throughput sequencing, metagenomics, and stable isotope probing to study functional microbial genes. Major grants include projects on nanomaterials in agriculture and permafrost thaw impacts. He advises graduate and undergraduate students, emphasizing fieldwork and lab-based microbial analysis. Publications span over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Microbiome , Soil Biology and Biochemistry , and Nature Ecology and Evolution . His work bridges basic and applied microbiology, aiming to improve agricultural sustainability through microbiome manipulation and climate resilience strategies.

Paula Teixeiraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Food Microbiology
• Food Safety
• Food Pathogens
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paula Teixeira is an Associate Professor in Food Microbiology at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), affiliated with the Faculty of Biotechnology and the Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF). She leads the Food & Nutrition research group and has held roles such as Coordinator of the Post-Graduation Course in Food Safety (2002–present) and the Master's Course in Food Innovation (2007–present). Her work focuses on Food Microbiology/Food Safety, with a focus on Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and antimicrobial resistance. She has supervised over 17 PhD and 50+ Master’s theses, currently guiding 8 PhD students and 2 Post-Docs. Key projects include INSECTSAFE (2024–2026), CATALYSE (2024–2026), and MICROORC (2023–2027). Awards include the Mentorship Program Award (2020) and EIT Jumpstarter Prize (2024). She is an Editor for International Journal of Food Microbiology and Associate Editor for Frontiers in Food Microbiology . Research interests span foodborne pathogens, microbial safety in supply chains, and sustainable food systems. Her work contributes to UN SDGs related to food safety and sustainable development. Recent studies address edible insects' safety, microbial resilience, and innovative preservation techniques.

• Biodegradation
• Biodegradable Polymers
• Microplastics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maarten van der Zee is a Researcher in Sustainable Chemistry and Technology at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Netherlands, holding a Dutch engineering doctorate (dr.ir.). He leads multiple active projects including MINAGRIS (2024-2026) and BIOTTEK (2024-2026), focusing on biodegradable plastics for agricultural and horticultural use. His research centers on biodegradation mechanisms, microplastics accumulation modeling, and polymer blending for environmental applications. Key interests include: Biodegradable polymers (polybutene, polylactic acid, PHBV/PBS composites) Microplastic fate in agricultural soils Circular plastic use in open-field farming Biodegradability standards for compostable plastics Green chemistry for biobased materials Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong emphasis on predictive environmental modeling and polymer-soil interactions, with articles analyzing microplastic accumulation in natural settings and disintegration rates of blended biodegradable plastics. His work prioritizes practical solutions for plastic pollution in farming ecosystems. Van der Zee actively leads significant research grants: MINAGRIS (EU21036, 2024-2026): Micro- and Nano-Plastics in Agricultural Soils BIOTTEK (EU24073, 2024-2026) MINAGRIS (EU-21036, 2021-2025) GoChem (KoM21010, 2021-2023) Management Circular and Biobased Performance Materials (1-3A-7, 2020-2021) His team operates within Wageningen Food & Biobased Research, developing biodegradable sensors and plastic alternatives for horticulture through the PLANtAR project and EU-funded initiatives, with extensive collaboration across Dutch agricultural institutions.

Sevcan Ünlütürkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Emerging Food Technologies
• Sustainable Food Processing
• Food Waste Valorization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Sevcan Ünlütürk is a faculty member in the Department of Food Engineering at Izmir Institute of Technology since 2017. She specializes in non-thermal food processing, UV system modeling, rheological behavior of food materials, and AI applications in food processing. Her research also encompasses food waste valorization, biocrystallization, and image processing for food quality assessment. Education : PhD and MSc in Chemical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, USA; BSc in Food Engineering from Ege University, Turkey. Work Experience : Progressed from Research Assistant to Professor at Izmir Institute of Technology (2003–2017); Teaching Assistant at IIT (1999–2002); Intern at City of Chicago Department of Water (2001). Her research focuses on innovative food technologies, mathematical modeling of UV reactors, and sustainable processing. Recent projects include AI-driven optimization of food drying processes and biocrystallization for quality evaluation. She has supervised numerous MSc and PhD theses on topics like UV-LED pasteurization, microwave drying kinetics, and Bokashi compost applications in agriculture. Honors/Awards : 1st place in Food Engineering Department (Ege University, 1992) Higher Education Council (YÖK) Graduate Education Scholarship (1993–2002) 3rd place in International Food R&D Brokerage Event (2012) 2nd place in Undergraduate Graduation Poster Competition (2022) She advises BSc, MSc, and PhD students on projects such as statistical optimization of drying processes, dose uniformity in UV-C treatment, and development of low-sugar food products. Her research group explores food system digitalization and mathematical modeling of food processing systems.

Veera Kinnunenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Humanities
• Sociology
• Environmental Sociology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Veera Kinnunen is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oulu , affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Department of History, Culture and Communication Studies . Her work sits at the intersection of more-than-human sociology , environmental humanities , and feminist ethics , focusing on material culture, waste, and human-microbe relationships through ethnographic methodologies. Research interests include: Material culture of everyday life Waste management and care practices Microbial sociology and fermentation studies Anthropocene relational methodologies Corporeal and affective ethics Contact: veera.kinnunen@oulu.fi Recent publications analyze bokashi composting , waste citizenship , and microbial relations , reflecting her commitment to rethinking human-environment interactions through material practices and care ethics.

• Chemical Engineering
• Sustainable Energy
• Waste Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Francesca Demichelis is a Fixed-term Researcher at the Politecnico di Torino , Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT). She contributes to the Politecnico University Centre for Social Affairs and participates in multiple academic colleges including Architecture and Design, Chemical and Materials Engineering, and Electronic/Telecommunications/Physics Engineering. Her research focuses on chemical engineering, sustainable energy, waste management, environmental chemistry, and circular economy . Research Themes : Waste valorization, biochar technology, anaerobic digestion, biorefinery processes, sustainable material production, climate action Key Projects : Hydrothermal liquefaction of digestate, microalgae-based bioremediation, enzymatic pre-treatments for biogas optimization Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in biochemical processes, waste-to-resource systems, and environmental technology , with particular emphasis on food waste, agro-industrial residues, and composite material recycling. She supervises three PhD students in Chemical Engineering and collaborates on interdisciplinary courses related to circular platforms, biochemical plants, and sustainability in chemical industry.