Associate Professor Gilda Carvalho
Associate Professor

Gilda Carvalho

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Background

Gilda Carvalho is an Associate Professor at the ACWEB and the School of Chemical Engineering. Gilda is Group Leader of the Drinking and Recycled Water research group, and she also leads research in the area of Environmental Bioengineering, with particular focus on microbial processes for water/wastewater treatment and resource recovery. Her research interests include removal of Chemicals of Emerging Concern (CEC), Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR), biofilm systems, membrane processes for water/wastewater treatment and reuse, and resource recovery from waste/wastewater streams - acidogenesis and biopolymer production (namely polyhydroalkanoates). One area that Gilda has particularly developed across all these areas was the use of molecular tools to link microbial ecology/activity of biological systems to process performance. Gilda has published over 90 peer reviewed papers, and has participated in >40 research projects, a significant number of them being multinational and involving the participation of industrial partners. Gilda is strongly dedicated to teaching and learning, with extensive teaching experience in various areas of Chemical/Environmental/Bioprocess Engineering. Gilda is Coordinator of the Postgraduate Programs of Urban Water Engineering. She is also an experienced HDR supervisor (>20 PhD students).

Availability

Associate Professor Gilda Carvalho is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Institution to be confirmed

Research interests

  • Water and wastewater treatment and reuse processes

  • Chemicals of Emerging Concern (pharmaceuticals / PFAS / pesticides / heavy metals)

  • Biofilm systems

  • Membrane processes

  • Resource recovery and waste valorisation (acidogenesis and biopolymers production)

  • Polyhydroxyalkanoate production

  • Link of microbiology and engineering towards improved process performance

  • Nutrient removal

Search Professor Gilda Carvalho’s works on UQ eSpace

106 works between 2000 and 2025
All (106) Journal Article (97) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (5)

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2014

Journal Article

Survival strategies of polyphosphate accumulating organisms and glycogen accumulating organisms under conditions of low organic loading

Carvalheira, M., Oehmen, A., Carvalho, G. and Reis, M. A. M. (2014). Survival strategies of polyphosphate accumulating organisms and glycogen accumulating organisms under conditions of low organic loading. Bioresource Technology, 172, 290-296. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2014.09.059

Survival strategies of polyphosphate accumulating organisms and glycogen accumulating organisms under conditions of low organic loading

2014

Journal Article

The relationship between mixed microbial culture composition and PHA production performance from fermented molasses

Carvalho, Gilda, Oehmen, Adrian, Albuquerque, Maria G.E. and Reis, Maria A.M. (2014). The relationship between mixed microbial culture composition and PHA production performance from fermented molasses. New Biotechnology, 31 (4), 257-263. doi: 10.1016/j.nbt.2013.08.010

The relationship between mixed microbial culture composition and PHA production performance from fermented molasses

2013

Journal Article

Metabolic versatility in full-scale wastewater treatment plants performing enhanced biological phosphorus removal

Lanham, Ana B., Oehmen, Adrian, Saunders, Aaron M., Carvalho, Gilda, Nielsen, Per H. and Reis, Maria A. M. (2013). Metabolic versatility in full-scale wastewater treatment plants performing enhanced biological phosphorus removal. Water Research, 47 (19), 7032-7041. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2013.08.042

Metabolic versatility in full-scale wastewater treatment plants performing enhanced biological phosphorus removal

2013

Journal Article

Determination of the extraction kinetics for the quantification of polyhydroxyalkanoate monomers in mixed microbial systems

Lanham, Ana B., Ricardo, Ana Rita, Albuquerque, Maria G. E., Pardelha, Filipa, Carvalheira, Monica, Coma, Marta, Fradinho, Joana, Carvalho, Gilda, Oehmen, Adrian and Reis, Maria A. M. (2013). Determination of the extraction kinetics for the quantification of polyhydroxyalkanoate monomers in mixed microbial systems. Process Biochemistry, 48 (11), 1626-1634. doi: 10.1016/j.procbio.2013.07.023

Determination of the extraction kinetics for the quantification of polyhydroxyalkanoate monomers in mixed microbial systems

2013

Journal Article

Quantitative proteomic analysis of ibuprofen-degrading Patulibacter sp strain I11

Almeida, B., Kjeldal, H., Lolas, I., Knudsen, A. D., Carvalho, G., Nielsen, K. L., Barreto Crespo, M. T., Stensballe, A. and Nielsen, J. L. (2013). Quantitative proteomic analysis of ibuprofen-degrading Patulibacter sp strain I11. Biodegradation, 24 (5), 615-630. doi: 10.1007/s10532-012-9610-5

Quantitative proteomic analysis of ibuprofen-degrading Patulibacter sp strain I11

2013

Journal Article

Segregated flux balance analysis constrained by population structure/function data: the case of PHA production by mixed microbial cultures

Pardelha, F., Albuquerque, M. G. E., Carvalho, G., Reis, M. A. M., Dias, J. M. L. and Oliveira, R. (2013). Segregated flux balance analysis constrained by population structure/function data: the case of PHA production by mixed microbial cultures. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 110 (8), 2267-2276. doi: 10.1002/bit.24894

Segregated flux balance analysis constrained by population structure/function data: the case of PHA production by mixed microbial cultures

2013

Journal Article

Patulibacter medicamentivorans sp. nov., isolated from activated sludge of a wastewater treatment plant

Almeida, Barbara, Vaz-Moreira, Krone, Schumann, Peter, Nunes, Olga C., Carvalho, Gilda and Barreto Crespo, Maria T. (2013). Patulibacter medicamentivorans sp. nov., isolated from activated sludge of a wastewater treatment plant. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, 63 (PART7), 2588-2593. doi: 10.1099/ijs.0.047522-0

Patulibacter medicamentivorans sp. nov., isolated from activated sludge of a wastewater treatment plant

2013

Journal Article

Development of a hybrid model strategy for monitoring membrane bioreactors

Galinha, Claudia F., Guglielmi, Giuseppe, Carvalho, Gilda, Portugal, Carla A. M., Crespo, Joao G. and Reis, Maria A. M. (2013). Development of a hybrid model strategy for monitoring membrane bioreactors. Journal of Biotechnology, 164 (3), 386-395. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2012.06.026

Development of a hybrid model strategy for monitoring membrane bioreactors

2013

Journal Article

Modelling the biodegradation of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by activated sludge and a pure culture

Almeida, B., Oehmen, A., Marques, R., Brito, D., Carvalho, G. and Barreto Crespo, M. T. (2013). Modelling the biodegradation of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by activated sludge and a pure culture. Bioresource Technology, 133, 31-37. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2013.01.035

Modelling the biodegradation of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by activated sludge and a pure culture

2013

Journal Article

Polyhydroxyalkanoates production by a mixed photosynthetic consortium of bacteria and algae

Fradinho, J. C., Domingos, J. M. B., Carvalho, G., Oehmen, A. and Reis, M. A. M. (2013). Polyhydroxyalkanoates production by a mixed photosynthetic consortium of bacteria and algae. Bioresource Technology, 132, 146-153. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2013.01.050

Polyhydroxyalkanoates production by a mixed photosynthetic consortium of bacteria and algae

2013

Journal Article

Photodegradation kinetics and transformation products of ketoprofen, diclofenac and atenolol in pure water and treated wastewater

Salgado, R., Pereira, V. J., Carvalho, G., Soeiro, R., Gaffney, V., Almeida, C., Vale Cardoso, V., Ferreira, E., Benoliel, M. J., Ternes, T. A., Oehmen, A., Reis, M. A. M. and Noronha, J. P. (2013). Photodegradation kinetics and transformation products of ketoprofen, diclofenac and atenolol in pure water and treated wastewater. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 244-245, 516-527. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2012.10.039

Photodegradation kinetics and transformation products of ketoprofen, diclofenac and atenolol in pure water and treated wastewater

2013

Journal Article

Link between microbial composition and carbon substrate-uptake preferences in a PHA-storing community

Albuquerque, Maria G. E., Carvalho, Gilda, Kragelund, Caroline, Silva, Ana F., Barreto Crespo, Maria T., Reis, Maria A. M. and Nielsen, Per H. (2013). Link between microbial composition and carbon substrate-uptake preferences in a PHA-storing community. ISME Journal, 7 (1), 1-12. doi: 10.1038/ismej.2012.74

Link between microbial composition and carbon substrate-uptake preferences in a PHA-storing community

2013

Journal Article

Propionate addition enhances the biodegradation of the xenobiotic herbicide propanil and its metabolite

Oehmen, A., Marques, R., Noronha, J. P., Carvalho, G. and Reis M. A. M. (2013). Propionate addition enhances the biodegradation of the xenobiotic herbicide propanil and its metabolite. Bioresource Technology, 127, 195-201. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.09.120

Propionate addition enhances the biodegradation of the xenobiotic herbicide propanil and its metabolite

2012

Journal Article

Biodegradation of clofibric acid and identification of its metabolites

Salgado R., Oehmen A., Carvalho G., Noronha J. P. and Reis M. A. M. (2012). Biodegradation of clofibric acid and identification of its metabolites. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 241-242, 182-189. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2012.09.029

Biodegradation of clofibric acid and identification of its metabolites

2012

Journal Article

Kinetics of nitrate and perchlorate removal and biofilm stratification in an ion exchange membrane bioreactor

Ricardo, Ana R., Carvalho, Gilda, Velizarov, Svetlozar, Crespo, Joao G. and Reis, Maria A. M. (2012). Kinetics of nitrate and perchlorate removal and biofilm stratification in an ion exchange membrane bioreactor. Water Research, 46 (14), 4556-4568. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2012.05.045

Kinetics of nitrate and perchlorate removal and biofilm stratification in an ion exchange membrane bioreactor

2012

Journal Article

Step-by-step strategy for protein enrichment and proteome characterisation of extracellular polymeric substances in wastewater treatment systems

Silva, Ana F., Carvalho, Gilda, Soares, Renata, Coelho, Ana V. and Barreto Crespo, M. Teresa (2012). Step-by-step strategy for protein enrichment and proteome characterisation of extracellular polymeric substances in wastewater treatment systems. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 95 (3), 767-776. doi: 10.1007/s00253-012-4157-2

Step-by-step strategy for protein enrichment and proteome characterisation of extracellular polymeric substances in wastewater treatment systems

2012

Journal Article

Optimisation of glycogen quantification in mixed microbial cultures

Lanham, Ana B., Ricardo, Ana R., Coma, Marta, Fradinho, Joana, Carvalheira, Monica, Oehmen, Adrian, Carvalho, Gilda and Reis, Maria A. M. (2012). Optimisation of glycogen quantification in mixed microbial cultures. Bioresource Technology, 118, 518-525. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.05.087

Optimisation of glycogen quantification in mixed microbial cultures

2012

Journal Article

Multivariate statistically-based modelling of a membrane bioreactor for wastewater treatment using 2D fluorescence monitoring data

Galinha, Claudia F., Carvalho, Gilda, Portugal, Carla A. M., Guglielmi, Giuseppe, Reis, Maria A. M. and Crespo, Joao G. (2012). Multivariate statistically-based modelling of a membrane bioreactor for wastewater treatment using 2D fluorescence monitoring data. Water Research, 46 (11), 3623-3636. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2012.04.010

Multivariate statistically-based modelling of a membrane bioreactor for wastewater treatment using 2D fluorescence monitoring data

2012

Journal Article

Assessing the removal of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in a full-scale activated sludge plant

Salgado, R., Marques, R., Noronha, J. P., Carvalho, G., Oehmen, A. and Reis, M. A. M. (2012). Assessing the removal of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in a full-scale activated sludge plant. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 19 (5), 1818-1827. doi: 10.1007/s11356-011-0693-z

Assessing the removal of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in a full-scale activated sludge plant

2012

Journal Article

Metabolic shift of polyphosphate-accumulating organisms with different levels of polyphosphate storage

Acevedo, B., Oehmen, A., Carvalho, G., Seco, A., Borras, L. and Barat, R. (2012). Metabolic shift of polyphosphate-accumulating organisms with different levels of polyphosphate storage. Water Research, 46 (6), 1889-1900. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2012.01.003

Metabolic shift of polyphosphate-accumulating organisms with different levels of polyphosphate storage

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    Biofilm-based solution for cost-effective high-quality drinking water
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2025
    Understanding Australia by analysing wastewater during the Census 2021
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Assessing bromate levels following UV dose at the NSI township plants
    UQ Consulting and Research Expertise
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Algorand Centre of Excellence (ACE) on Sustainability Informatics for the Pacific (administered by Monash University)
    Monash University
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Novel disinfection to combat antibiotic resistance
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Development of a new Electro-Chemical technology to remove nitrate and heavy metals from groundwater for remote communities
    Dematec Automation Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Sustainable Water Reuse and Resource Recovery through Cost-Effective BNR
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Integrated, scalable technology solutions for PFAS removal and destruction
    ARC Special Research Initiative - PFAS Remediation Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2024
    Developing a novel taste and odour removal treatment process (MBBR)
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Determining operating parameters for removing or inactivating helminths during wastewater treatment
    CSIRO
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Gilda Carvalho is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Detection, ecology, and fate of soil-transmitted helminths in remote wastewater treatment systems.

    Principal Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Cost-effective and low-maintenance treatment of groundwater for safe drinking water production

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Bernardino Virdis

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Development of a new electro-chemical technology to remove nitrate and heavy metals from groundwater for remote communities.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Ruth Knibbe, Dr Bernardino Virdis

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing a novel taste and odour removal process for drinking water

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen, Associate Professor Shihu Hu

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding roles of disinfection agents on the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Jianhua Guo, Dr Zhigang Yu

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The development of process control strategies to optimise biological phosphorus removal and recovery

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Liu Ye, Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen

  • Doctor Philosophy

    A sustainable biological nutrient removal and recovery process for cost-effective wastewater treatment

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen, Professor Liu Ye

  • Master Philosophy

    Biological methods to identify and quantify PAO/GAO microorganisms and their activity in wastewater treatment

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen

  • Master Philosophy

    Biological methods to identify and quantify PAO/GAO microorganisms and their activity in wastewater treatment

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Sustainable and cost-effective biological phosphorus removal technology in urban water systems

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Liu Ye, Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen

Completed supervision

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