Overview
Background
Dr Bernardino Virdis is Senior Researcher in Environmental Biotechnology at the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology (ACWEB). He completed his PhD in Chemical Engineering in 2010 investigating energy recovery from waste materials. The approaches used in Dr Virdis’ research draw on a range of expertise including environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, chemical engineering, material science, spectroscopy, electrochemistry and microbial catalysis, which he applies to develop sustainable biotechnologies for the treatment and reuse of waste streams. Dr Virdis publishes in major outlets in environmental science and technology, including the prestigious ISME Journal, Energy and Environmental Science, ChemSusChem, Water Research, Environmental Science & Technology, and more.
Availability
- Dr Bernardino Virdis is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering, Università degli Studi di Cagliari
- Masters (Coursework) of Engineering, Università degli Studi di Cagliari
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Environmental Biotechnology
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Industrial Biotechnology
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Circular carbon economy
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Hydrogen economy
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Microbial catalysis
Works
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2013
Book Chapter
Biofuels
Freguia, Stefano, Virdis, Bernardino and Rabaey, Korneel (2013). Biofuels. The Prokaryotes: applied bacteriology and biotechnology. (pp. 373-381) edited by Edward F. DeLong, Stephen Lory, Erko Stackebrandt and Fabiano Thompson. Berlin, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-31331-8_33
2012
Journal Article
Bioelectrochemical systems: microbial versus enzymatic catalysis
Freguia, Stefano, Virdis, Bernardino, Harnisch, Falk and Keller, Jurg (2012). Bioelectrochemical systems: microbial versus enzymatic catalysis. Electrochimica Acta, 82, 165-174. doi: 10.1016/j.electacta.2012.03.014
2012
Journal Article
Non-invasive characterization of electrochemically active microbial biofilms using confocal Raman microscopy
Virdis, Bernardino, Harnisch, Falk, Batstone, Damien J., Rabaey, Korneel and Donose, Bogdan C. (2012). Non-invasive characterization of electrochemically active microbial biofilms using confocal Raman microscopy. Energy and Environmental Science, 5 (5), 7017-7024. doi: 10.1039/c2ee03374g
2012
Conference Publication
Effect of the anodic potential in the extracellular electron transfer capability of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1
Grobbler, C., Viridis, B., Harnisch, F., Rabaey, K. and Bond, P. L. (2012). Effect of the anodic potential in the extracellular electron transfer capability of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1. Australian Society for Microbiology Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM2012), Brisbane, Australia, 1-4 July 2012.
2011
Journal Article
Biocathodic nitrous oxide removal in bioelectrochemical systems
Desloover, Joachim, Puig, Sebastia, Virdis, Bernardino, Clauwaert, Peter, Boeckx, Pascal, Verstraete, Willy and Boon, Nico (2011). Biocathodic nitrous oxide removal in bioelectrochemical systems. Environmental Science and Technology, 45 (24), 10557-10566. doi: 10.1021/es202047x
2011
Conference Publication
Bioelectrochemical conversion of glycerol to 1,3-propanediol
Rabaey, Korneel, Wise, Alexander, Johnstone, Angela J., Virdis, Bernardino, Freguia, Stefano and Rozendal, René A. (2011). Bioelectrochemical conversion of glycerol to 1,3-propanediol. 241st ACS National Meeting and Exposition, Anaheim, CA, United States, 27 - 31 March 2011. Washington, DC, United States: American Chemical Society.
2011
Journal Article
Biofilm stratification during simultaneous nitrification and denitrification (SND) at a biocathode
Virdis, Bernardino, Read, Suzanne T., Rabaey, Korneel, Rozendal, Rene A., Yuan, Zhiguo and Keller, Jurg (2011). Biofilm stratification during simultaneous nitrification and denitrification (SND) at a biocathode. Bioresource Technology, 102 (1), 334-341. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2010.06.155
2011
Conference Publication
Light-driven extracellular electron transfer in microalgae
Freguia, S. and Virdis, B. (2011). Light-driven extracellular electron transfer in microalgae. 3rd International Microbial Fuel Cell conference, Leeuwarden, Netherlands, 6-8 June 2011.
2011
Book Chapter
Microbial fuel cells
Virdis, B., Freguia, S., Rozendal, R. A., Rabaey, K., Yuan, Z. and Keller, J. (2011). Microbial fuel cells. Treatise on water science. (pp. 641-665) edited by Peter A. Wilderer. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier Science. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-53199-5.00098-1
2010
Conference Publication
Simultaneous nitrification and denitrification (SND) at a microbial fuel cell (MFC) Biocathode
Virdis, B., Rabaey, K., Rozendal, R. A., Yuan, Z., Mu, Y. and Keller, J. (2010). Simultaneous nitrification and denitrification (SND) at a microbial fuel cell (MFC) Biocathode. 14th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition (IBS-2008), Rimini Italy, Sep 14-18, 2010. AMSTERDAM: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2010.08.398
2010
Journal Article
Bacterial community structure corresponds to performance during cathodic nitrate reduction
Wrighton, Kelly C., Virdis, Bernardino, Clauwaert, Peter, Read, Suzanne T., Daly, Rebecca A., Boon, Nico, Piceno, Yvette, Andersen, Gary L., Coates, John D. and Rabaey, Korneel (2010). Bacterial community structure corresponds to performance during cathodic nitrate reduction. ISME Journal, 4 (11), 1443-1455. doi: 10.1038/ismej.2010.66
2010
Journal Article
Simultaneous nitrification, denitrification and carbon removal in microbial fuel cells
Virdis, Bernardino, Rabaey, Korneel, Rozendal, Rene, Yuan, Zhiguo and Keller, Jurg (2010). Simultaneous nitrification, denitrification and carbon removal in microbial fuel cells. Water Research, 44 (9), 2970-2980. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2010.02.022
2010
Other Outputs
Nitrogen Removal in Bioelectrochemical Systems
Bernardino Virdis (2010). Nitrogen Removal in Bioelectrochemical Systems. PhD Thesis, School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland.
2010
Journal Article
Effect of geomorphological setting and rainfall on nutrient exchange in mangroves during tidal inundation
Adame, Maria Fernanda, Virdis, Bernardino and Lovelock, Catherine E. (2010). Effect of geomorphological setting and rainfall on nutrient exchange in mangroves during tidal inundation. Marine and Feshwater Research, 61 (10), 1197-1206. doi: 10.1071/MF10013
2009
Journal Article
Electron fluxes in a microbial fuel cell performing carbon and nitrogen removal
Virdis, Bernardino, Rabaey, Korneel, Yuan, Zhiguo, Rozendal, Rene A. and Keller, Jurg (2009). Electron fluxes in a microbial fuel cell performing carbon and nitrogen removal. Environmental Science and Technology, 43 (13), 5144-5149. doi: 10.1021/es8036302
2008
Journal Article
Microbial fuel cells for simultaneous carbon and nitrogen removal
Virdis, Bernardino, Rabaey, Korneel, Yuan, Zhiguo and Keller, Jurg (2008). Microbial fuel cells for simultaneous carbon and nitrogen removal. Water Research, 42 (12), 3013-3024. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2008.03.017
2008
Conference Publication
Sustainable carbon and nitrogen removal with microbial fuel cells
Virdis, Bernardino, Rabaey, Korneel and Keller, Jurg (2008). Sustainable carbon and nitrogen removal with microbial fuel cells. AWA/IWA Australian Young Water Professionals Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 4-6 February, 2008. Brisbane, Australia: IWA.
2008
Conference Publication
Combined carbon and nitrogen removal opens new perspectives on wastewater treatment with microbial fuel cells
Virdis, B., Rabaey, K. and Keller, J. (2008). Combined carbon and nitrogen removal opens new perspectives on wastewater treatment with microbial fuel cells. First International Symposium on Microbial Fuel Cells, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., 27-29 May, 2008. Pennsylvania, USA: Pennsylvania State University.
2007
Conference Publication
Nitrogen removal in microbial fuel cells
Rabaey, K., Virdis, B., Clauwaert, P. and Keller, J. (2007). Nitrogen removal in microbial fuel cells. 4th IWA Leading-Edge Conference & Exhibition on Water and Wastewater Technologies, Singapore, Republic of Singapore, 3-6 June 2007. Singapore, Republic of Singapore: IWA-International Water Association.
2007
Conference Publication
Microbial Fuel Cells: from energy generation to nutrient removal
Rabaey, K., Virdis, B., Clauwaert, P., Dutta, P. and Keller, J. (2007). Microbial Fuel Cells: from energy generation to nutrient removal. Ozwater Conference, Sydney, 4-8 March, 2007. Sydney: Australian Water Association (AWA).
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Bernardino Virdis is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Electricity-driven bioconversion of carbon dioxide into liquid chemicals
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Zhiguo Yuan, Dr Xueqin Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
Production of valuable chemicals from gaseous waste
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Shihu Hu, Dr Xueqin Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
Cost-effective and low-maintenance treatment of groundwater for safe drinking water production
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Gilda Carvalho
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Doctor Philosophy
Investigation of the interface between electrochemically-active microorganisms and metals
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gordon Southam
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Doctor Philosophy
Production of C1-C2 liquid chemicals from waste streams containing carbon dioxide
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Xueqin Zhang, Associate Professor Shihu Hu
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of a new electro-chemical technology to remove nitrate and heavy metals from groundwater for remote communities.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe, Associate Professor Gilda Carvalho
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Production of liquid chemicals from C1 feedstocks using Eubacterium limosum
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Esteban Marcellin
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Conversion of waste carbon dioxide into value-added chemicals by Microbial Electrosynthesis
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Microbial electrosynthesis: Anode- and cathode-driven bioproduction of chemicals and biofuels
Principal Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Microbial electrosynthesis for bioproduction of chemicals from glucose using Pseudomonas putida
Principal Advisor
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Sorption of Per- and Poly- Fluorinated Alkyl Substances from Different Wastewater Streams
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen, Dr Nasim Amiralian, Associate Professor Ilje Pikaar
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Scale up of microbial electrochemical systems for nutrient recovery from source-separated urine.
Associate Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Microbial Electrochemical Systems For Nitrate Removal From Diluted Streams
Associate Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Mathematical modelling of electron transfer modes in electroactive microorganisms
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Damien Batstone
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Metabolic Mechanisms and Regulation of Mixed Culture Fermentation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Damien Batstone
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Understanding extracellular electron transfer of industrial microorganisms and optimization for production applications
Associate Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Modelling of mechanical and electrochemical interspecies interactions in microbial communities
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Damien Batstone
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Interspecies electron transfer in environmental and engineered syntrophic systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Damien Batstone, Professor Mark Turner
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