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Mark van Loosdrecht is a Full Professor in Environmental Biotechnology at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), leading the Mark van Loosdrecht Group within the Faculty of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on microbial ecology and innovative wastewater treatment technologies, including biofilm processes, nitrogen/phosphate conversion, and microbial polymer production. He is renowned for developing the Anammox and Nereda technologies, which revolutionize nutrient removal and sludge management in wastewater systems. **Awards & Recognition**: Van Loosdrecht has received prestigious awards such as the Spinoza Award (2014), Stockholm Water Prize (2018), and Lee Kuan Yew Prize (2012). He is a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Dutch and U.S. National Academies of Sciences. **Research Interests**: His work emphasizes sustainable water treatment, resource recovery, and microbial process engineering. Key topics include anaerobic digestion, aerobic granular sludge, and bioremediation strategies for industrial and municipal wastewater. **Publications & Impact**: Over 1,400 peer-reviewed publications and contributions to textbooks like Environmental Biotechnology: Principles and Applications . His research bridges fundamental science with practical applications, addressing global challenges in water management and environmental sustainability. **Affiliations**: He chairs the Environmental Biotechnology section at TU Delft and collaborates globally on projects like the ESDIT initiative, exploring ethics in disruptive technologies.

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Microbial Ecology
• Wastewater Treatment
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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.

• Microbial Ecology
• Metagenomics
• Wastewater Treatment
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Wiebe M. de Vos is a Full Professor at the MESA+ Institute, University of Twente, where he leads research in advanced membrane technologies. His work bridges fundamental polymer chemistry and practical applications in water treatment and sustainability. Full Professor, MESA+ Institute, University of Twente His research focuses on membrane science, particularly polyelectrolyte multilayer systems, nanofiltration, and sustainable material design. He investigates how surface chemistry, phase separation, and polymer interactions influence membrane performance in complex aqueous environments. His work addresses critical challenges such as nanoplastics removal, salinity management, and micropollutant degradation. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in developing next-generation membranes with enhanced stability, selectivity, and environmental compatibility. His team explores pH-responsive systems, biocatalytic membranes, and scalable fabrication methods, contributing significantly to both academic knowledge and industrial applications in water purification. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Dr. de Vos has supervised 22 academic works, indicating active mentorship of Master’s and PhD students. While specific grants are not detailed, his extensive research output and dataset publications suggest sustained funding and collaborative projects. His research integrates experimental design, material characterization, and process engineering. His work is conducted within the MESA+ Institute, a leading nanotechnology research center, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in materials science and engineering.

• Membrane Science
• Polyelectrolyte Multilayers
• Nanofiltration
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Dr. Yuemei Lin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). Her work is centered within the Environmental Biotechnology research section, where she leads the Yuemei Lin Group. She is actively involved in research and teaching related to sustainable resource recovery and biobased materials. Her research focuses on the extraction and characterization of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) from microbial aggregates such as flocculent sludge, granular sludge, and biofilms. She investigates the role of EPS in aggregate formation and reactor performance, and explores the recovery of EPS from waste sludge for conversion into valuable biobased materials. This work aligns with the transition toward a circular economy. Dr. Lin teaches the course Biobased Materials in a Circular Economy and contributes to the Minor Sustainable Chemistry and Biotechnology in collaboration with Leiden University. Her recent publications (2024–2025) reflect a strong focus on EPS composition, extraction methods, thermal stability, hydrogel properties, and industrial applications, particularly in wastewater treatment contexts. Research Themes: EPS, biopolymers, wastewater valorization, circular economy, microbial aggregates. Applications: Kaumera development, sustainable materials, resource recovery. Scientific Awards: Zilveren Zandloper Innovation Award (2019) Aquatech Innovation Award for Kaumera (2019) Water Innovation Award 2013 (TU Delft and partners) Dr. Lin has secured funding through programs such as NWO’s Open Technology Program and Take-off, demonstrating strong grant acquisition. She collaborates extensively with leading researchers including Prof. Mark C.M. van Loosdrecht. While no formal advisees are listed, her role in teaching and group leadership indicates active student supervision. Her work is closely tied to applied research initiatives and industrial implementation, particularly through the development of the Kaumera biopolymer from wastewater sludge.

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS)
• Wastewater Treatment
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Prof. Bayu Jayawardhana is a Full Professor in Mechatronics and Control of Nonlinear Systems at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He leads the Jayawardhana Group focusing on opto-mechatronics and advanced nonlinear control theories. His roles include Director of Engineering and Scientific Director of the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen. He holds editorial positions in journals like International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control and European Journal of Control . Education: PhD in Control and Power Group from Imperial College London (2006), M.Eng from Nanyang Technological University (2003), and B.Eng from Institut Teknologi Bandung (2000). Research interests span opto-mechatronics for high-tech systems, nonlinear control, and systems biology. Key projects include digital twins for energy optimization, control of ocean energy systems, and modeling of cryogenic actuators for telescopes. His work integrates AI and model-based methods for high-performance systems. Notable awards include the 2016 FSE Faculty Teacher of the Year Award and the Ben Feringa Impact Award (2020). He advises on ventures like Ocean Grazer B.V. and Sencilia B.V. Teaching includes graduate courses on nonlinear control, opto-mechatronics, and fitting dynamical models to data. His research labs include the Groningen Centre for Systems and Control and the Data Science and Systems Complexity Center.

• Mechatronics
• Nonlinear Control Systems
• Robotics
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Karel Keesman is an Associate Professor at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in mathematical and statistical methods applied to environmental engineering and biotechnology. He leads research in aquaponics, wastewater treatment, and sustainable energy systems, focusing on optimizing resource use and environmental impact. His work integrates advanced modelling techniques with real-world applications, such as bioreactor stability, nutrient cycling in aquaculture, and renewable energy storage. His research interests span aquaponics system design, desulfurization processes, and sensor-based monitoring in water networks. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects, including the development of off-river pumped hydro energy storage and nutrient recovery from biofloc systems. Keesman supervises multiple PhD candidates exploring topics like aquaponics sustainability, anaerobic digestion, and energy mixes in Indonesia. He has authored over 300 publications and datasets, emphasizing open-access research. His work bridges theoretical models with practical solutions for environmental challenges.

• Aquaponics
• Biogas Production
• Environmental Engineering
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Prof. Annemiek ter Heijne is a Full Professor of Environmental Technology at Wageningen University & Research, affiliated with the Agrotechnology & Food Sciences faculty and leading the Environmental Technology group. She focuses on circular economy solutions, microbial electrochemistry, and sustainable resource recovery from waste streams. Her research integrates biological, chemical, and physical processes to develop technologies like bioelectrochemical systems for methane production and nutrient recovery. Education: MSc in Environmental Sciences (Wageningen University), PhD in Environmental Technology (Wageningen University & Wetsus). She has held a 0.8 FTE position since her PhD, balancing work with family and hobbies. Her leadership emphasizes collaboration, work-life balance, and the ethical use of AI in science. Research Interests: Bioelectrochemical systems, microbial fuel cells, carbon capture via electrochemical processes, and sustainable wastewater treatment. She explores how bacteria can clean wastewater while generating energy, emphasizing circularity and global sustainability. Key Projects: Scaling up methane-producing bioelectrochemical systems, CO₂-to-methane conversion, and optimizing bioanodes for ammonium recovery. Collaborates with industry to translate lab innovations into real-world applications. Awards: NWO Vidi Grant (2019) Advising: Supervises 18 PhD candidates including D. Metz (Circular Nutrients), Y. Chang (Sulfur Recovery), and J. Steller (Power-to-Methane) Grants: Multiple EU and industry funded projects on electrochemical technologies Labs/Teams: Leads the Environmental Technology group and chairs the Wageningen Energy Alliance, fostering cross-disciplinary energy research.

• Environmental Engineering
• Sustainable Energy
• Microbial Electrochemistry
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Jules B. van Lier is a Professor in the Department of Sanitary Engineering at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). With over 316 research outputs spanning several decades, he is a leading figure in environmental engineering, particularly in wastewater treatment and resource recovery technologies. His work bridges fundamental research with practical applications aimed at creating circular economy solutions for water management systems. Professor van Lier's research interests focus on advancing sustainable water treatment technologies. His work explores membrane applications, bioreactor design, anaerobic digestion processes, and resource recovery from waste streams. He has made significant contributions to understanding sludge treatment mechanisms, nitrogen removal processes, and emerging contaminant removal techniques. His research portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to developing innovative solutions for water reclamation and resource recovery that address pressing environmental challenges. His recent publications reveal a clear trend toward circular economy applications in water management, with emphasis on recovering valuable resources like ammonia, energy, and nutrients from wastewater streams. This work spans multiple disciplines including environmental engineering, chemical engineering, and microbiology, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to solving complex water challenges. Open Education Ambassador Award 2024 - Recognizing his contributions to open educational resources at TU Delft PhD Energy Event 2016 - Acknowledging his work in energy-related research in wastewater treatment Through his extensive editorial work, including serving on the editorial boards of Water Science and Technology and Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, Professor van Lier has significantly influenced the field. His 49 documented activities, including conference presentations and committee memberships, demonstrate active engagement with both academic and industry partners. His media appearances, particularly the 2024 BNR Nieuws feature on ammonia recovery from waste streams, highlight his commitment to translating research into practical solutions for real-world environmental challenges. His work with industry partners like Lenntech demonstrates the practical applications of his research in commercial settings.

• Wastewater treatment
• Resource recovery from waste streams
• Anaerobic digestion
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Harry Bruning is an Assistant Professor in Environmental Technology at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in advanced water treatment technologies. His research focuses on electrodialysis, desalination, ion exchange membranes, and fouling mitigation in environmental systems. He leads projects on chemical-free desalination, PFAS degradation using modified cathodes, and sodium-selective electrodialysis. Bruning collaborates extensively on biogas technologies and hydraulic optimization in anaerobic digesters. Key research interests include membrane-based separation processes, water reuse strategies, and sustainable wastewater management. He has pioneered studies on EDTA complexation for selective ion removal and developed novel electrochemical methods for organic pollutant degradation. Publications highlight innovations in electrodialysis metathesis, fouling prevention via BODAC filtration, and modeling ammonia concentrations in anaerobic digestion. His work bridges theoretical process engineering with practical applications in industrial water systems. Supervising 17 PhD projects, Bruning advises on topics like microbial fuel cells for ammonium recovery and cooling tower water treatment. He contributes to datasets analyzing constructed wetlands and nanofiltration systems for water reuse.

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Treatment
• Electrodialysis
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Elinor Scott serves as an Assistant Professor in Biobased Chemistry and Technology at Wageningen University and acts as study advisor for the Biotechnology program (OT Biotechnologie). Her work bridges academic research with industrial applications through the VLAG graduate school, focusing on converting biomass waste into high-value bioproducts. Her research spans sustainable chemical valorization of waste streams, particularly keratin from poultry feathers and polyhydroxyalkanoates from wastewater. Key methodologies include enzymatic hydrolysis, ultrasound processing, and biocatalysis to develop antimicrobial peptides, drug delivery nanocarriers, and platform chemicals like methyl crotonate. She emphasizes circular economy principles by transforming low-value residues into biomedical and chemical feedstocks. Recent publications reveal a strategic shift toward biomedical applications of keratin-derived materials, with 64% of her fingerprint dedicated to enzymatic hydrolysis and 100% keratin utilization. Concurrently, she advances waste-to-chemical routes for polyhydroxyalkanoates, demonstrating scalable processes for methyl crotonate production from wastewater streams. Dr. Scott actively supervises five PhD candidates across critical projects: straw conversion for antimicrobial lipopeptides (Li, Q.), keratin nanocarriers (Qin, X.), haloperoxidase applications (But, A.), PHA chemical synthesis (Spekreijse, J.), and electrodialysis for protein valorization (Teng, Y.). Her NWO-funded research includes eight projects, one currently active, with notable industry collaborations highlighted in media coverage of student competition wins like the 2019 Holland Chemistry Student Competition. She leads the Biobased Chemistry and Technology group within Wageningen's research ecosystem, integrating fundamental science with process engineering. Current efforts focus on optimizing ultrasound-assisted keratin extraction and developing antimicrobial keratin peptides, with future work targeting scalable biorefinery concepts for heterogeneous biomass feedstocks.

• Biobased Chemistry
• Waste Valorization
• Keratin Processing
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Rebeca Gonzalez Cabaleiro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Biotechnology at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology. Her affiliation includes the Environmental Biotechnology research section, focusing on topics within bioprocess engineering and sustainable technologies. She is based in room C2.060 at the TU Delft campus. Research interests are inferred from her departmental affiliation, likely encompassing areas such as microbial ecology, industrial biotechnology applications, and environmental engineering solutions. Specific projects or grants are not detailed in the provided texts. No listed scientific awards, advised students, or published articles are explicitly mentioned in the available data. She contributes to teaching and research activities within the Environmental Biotechnology group, collaborating with faculty members such as Robbert Kleerebezem, Yuemei Lin, and Mark van Loosdrecht.

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Sustainable Technologies
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Merve Atasoy is an External Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, holding a PhD from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), awarded in September 2020. Her research focuses on microbial-driven solutions for sustainable resource recovery, wastewater treatment, and circular economy transitions. She specializes in optimizing bioreactors for volatile fatty acid production and studying microbial responses to extreme conditions like low pH environments. Education: PhD in Environmental Biotechnology from Royal Institute of Technology (2017–2021). Awarded on 10 September 2020. Research Interests: Her work integrates microbial community dynamics, bioprocess engineering, and eco-friendly waste valorization strategies. Key areas include enhancing wastewater treatment efficiency, developing nature-based solutions for cities, and leveraging microbial consortia for targeted biochemical production. She explores both fundamental mechanisms (e.g., acid stress responses) and applied technologies (e.g., reactor design). Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes low-pH microbial systems, circular economy frameworks, and SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance. She has contributed to understanding microbial acid tolerance, optimizing anaerobic bioreactors, and designing sustainable wastewater resource recovery facilities. Collaborations: Active in international networks like the COST Action on acid-impacted microbiology and interdisciplinary teams addressing planetary health through microbial innovation.

• Resource Recovery
• Wastewater Treatment
• Microbial Ecology
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Michelle van Vliet is a Full Professor of Water Quality and Sustainable Water Systems at Utrecht University's Department of Physical Geography within the College of Geosciences. Her research addresses global water scarcity, integrating water quality, climate change, and sectoral water use. She leads the ERC Starting Grant B-WEX project and the NWO-VIDI initiative, focusing on balancing clean water and energy provision under climate extremes. She holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences from Wageningen University (2012, Cum Laude) and an MSc in Physical Geography from Utrecht University (2006, Cum Laude). Her work includes developing the DynQual global water quality model and advocating for policy-relevant solutions through collaborations with the World Bank, European Commission, and IPCC. She has supervised 11 PhD students, 4 postdocs, and over 50 MSc students. Michelle chairs Environmental Research: Water and participates in advisory roles for Dutch water policy. She is a member of the Utrecht Young Academy since 2021. Awards include the ERC Starting Grant, NWO-VIDI/VENI Grants, and recognition for her PhD and academic excellence. Her research spans energy-water interdependencies, river salinity, and global wastewater management, emphasizing data-driven approaches and sustainable systems.

• Water Quality
• Hydrology
• Climate Change
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Marta Rodriguez Illera is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Food Technology . Her work focuses on Food Loss and Waste , Food Science , and Food Systems , with an emphasis on sustainability and circular economy applications. Active in food waste valorization and sustainable processing Contributed to multi-criteria assessment frameworks for plant-based meat replacers Supervised PhD research on feed processing and functional molecule separation Research Trends : Her recent publications (2025-2024) address sustainability in food systems, including studies on French fries preservation, protein choice impacts, and decision-making in waste valorization. Earlier work (2023-2015) spans food waste mapping, consumer behavior analysis, and process engineering for nutrient recovery. Labs & Projects : Collaborated on the "Uitgekookt" project for feed processing optimization and developed micro-structured carrier systems for separating functional oligosaccharides/peptides during her PhD (2009-2014).

• Food Loss and Waste
• Food Science
• Food Systems
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Dr. Arthur H.W. Beusen is an Assistant Professor in the Geochemistry group within the Faculty of Geosciences at Utrecht University. He also holds an associated research position at the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency. His work focuses on environmental modeling, particularly nutrient transport from land to sea, with applications in sustainability science and policy. He has been recognized as an expert in designing, integrating, calibrating and evaluating complex environmental computer models at both local and global scales. Dr. Beusen earned his MSc in applied and numerical mathematics at Radboud University Nijmegen in 1991 with an emphasis on computer science, followed by his PhD from Utrecht University in 2014 in modeling the transport of nutrients from land to sea, a field he has been actively involved with since 1992. His research spans multiple dimensions of environmental science: Nutrient cycling : particularly nitrogen and phosphorus transport from land to coastal waters Anthropocene impacts : studying how human activities alter biogeochemical cycles Water quality : modeling nutrient pollution and its effects on aquatic ecosystems Sustainability pathways : developing scenarios for sustainable development within planetary boundaries Global change : assessing impacts of climate change and human activities on environmental systems Policy interface : advancing the connection between scientific understanding and practical environmental policy His extensive publication record (over 100 research outputs) demonstrates consistent productivity and scientific impact. His recent work (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on global nutrient cycling, examining nitrogen and phosphorus flows in river systems and their impacts on coastal waters. He has made significant contributions to understanding how human activities, particularly in agriculture and wastewater management, affect water quality at regional and global scales. His work often combines modeling approaches with policy relevance, contributing to frameworks like the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) and planetary boundaries. Dr. Beusen has collaborated extensively with researchers across the globe, particularly with colleagues at Utrecht University, PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, and international research networks focused on global biogeochemical cycles. His work appears in high-impact journals including Nature, Nature Sustainability, Environmental Science & Technology, and Global Biogeochemical Cycles.

• Environmental Modeling
• Nutrient Cycling
• Biogeochemistry
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