
Overview
Background
Prof. Damien Batstone is Director of the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology, where he leads environmental biotechnology and resource recovery research programmes. His research work has focused on renewable energy from biomass, production of commodity chemicals from renewable sources, and the water-energy-food nexus, including production of novel chemicals and feeds for aquaculture from gases such as hydrogen.
Anaerobic and Environmental Biotechnology
Our group specialises in processes which use anaerobic (or without air) conversions to produce bioenergy, green electricity, and other high-value products from wastes and other low value feeds.
Availability
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2012
Journal Article
Inhibition by fatty acids during fermentation of pre-treated waste activated sludge
Pratt, S., Liew, D., Batstone, D. J., Werker, A. G., Morgan-Sagastume, F. and Lant, P. A. (2012). Inhibition by fatty acids during fermentation of pre-treated waste activated sludge. Journal of Biotechnology, 159 (1-2), 38-43. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2012.02.001
2012
Journal Article
Gas controlled hydrogen fermentation
Bastidas-Oyanedel, Juan-Rodrigo, Mohd-Zaki, Zuhaida, Zeng, Raymond J., Bernet, Nicolas, Pratt, Steven, Steyer, Jean-Philippe and Batstone, Damien John (2012). Gas controlled hydrogen fermentation. Bioresource Technology, 110, 503-509. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.01.122
2012
Conference Publication
Anaerobic model for high-loaded or high-temperature digestion – additional pathway of acetate oxidation
Wett, B., Takács, I., Batstone, D., Wilson, C. and Murthy, S. (2012). Anaerobic model for high-loaded or high-temperature digestion – additional pathway of acetate oxidation. WEFTEC 2012 - 85th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference, New Orleans, LA, United States, 29 September - 3 October 2012. Water Environment Federation. doi: 10.2175/193864712811704729
2012
Conference Publication
Electrochemical oxidation of reverse osmosis concentrate on boron-doped diamond electrodes
Bagastyo, Arseto Yekti, Batstone, Damien John, Kristiana, Ina, Gernjak, Wolfgang, Joll, Cynthia and Radjenovic, Jelena (2012). Electrochemical oxidation of reverse osmosis concentrate on boron-doped diamond electrodes. 9th IWA Leading-Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies, Brisbane, Australia, 3-7 June 2012. London, United Kingdom: International Water Association.
2012
Book Chapter
Mechanical pretreatment-assisted biological processes
Carrère, Hélène, Batstone, Damien J. and Paul, Etienne (2012). Mechanical pretreatment-assisted biological processes. Biological sludge minimization and biomaterials/bioenergy recovery technologies. (pp. 349-371) edited by Etienne Paul and Yu Liu. Hoboken, NJ, United States: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118309643.ch11
2012
Conference Publication
High-rate methanogenesis as a new stabilisation technology
Ho, D., Jensen, P. and Batstone, D. (2012). High-rate methanogenesis as a new stabilisation technology. AWA Biosolids and Source Management National Conference, Gold Coast, Qld., Australia, 18 - 20 June 2012. St Leonards, NSW, Australia: Australian Water Association.
2012
Conference Publication
A review of the Oxley Creek STP centralised biosolids handling facility after four years of operation
Starrenburg, Daniel, Batstone, Damien and Fligelman, David (2012). A review of the Oxley Creek STP centralised biosolids handling facility after four years of operation. AWA Biosolids and Source Management National Conference, Gold Coast, Qld., Australia, 18-20 June 2012. St Leonards, NSW, Australia: Australian Water Association.
2012
Conference Publication
Determining ecosystem community and function important for enhanced anaerobic digestion of organic biosolids
Pervin, H. P., Hastie, M., Dennis, P. G., Gorman, J., Tyson, G. W., Batstone, D. and Bond, P. L. (2012). Determining ecosystem community and function important for enhanced anaerobic digestion of organic biosolids. Australian Society for Microbiology Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM2012), Brisbane, Australia, 1-4 July 2012.
2012
Conference Publication
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD): What is good CFD-modeling practice and what can be the added value of CFD models to WWTP modeling?
Nopens, Ingmar, Batstone, Damien J., Griborio, Alonso, Samstag, Randal, Wicklein, Ed and Wicks, Jim (2012). Computational fluid dynamics (CFD): What is good CFD-modeling practice and what can be the added value of CFD models to WWTP modeling?. WEFTEC 2012 - 85th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference, New Orleans, LA, United States, 29 September - 3 October 2012. Water Environment Federation. doi: 10.2175/193864712811704161
2012
Conference Publication
Electrochemical treatment of reverse osmosis concentrate: Strategies to minimise the formation of halogenated by-products
Bagastyo, Arseto Yekti, Batstone, Damien John, Gernjak, Wolfgang, Rabaey, Korneel and Radjenovic, Jelena (2012). Electrochemical treatment of reverse osmosis concentrate: Strategies to minimise the formation of halogenated by-products. 4th Urban Water Security Research Alliance Science Forum, Brisbane, Australia, 19 - 20 June 2012. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: CSIRO.
2012
Book Chapter
Thermal methods to enhance biological treatment processes
Paul, Etienne, Carrere, Hélène and Batstone, Damien J. (2012). Thermal methods to enhance biological treatment processes. Biological sludge minimization and biomaterials/bioenergy recovery technologies. (pp. 373-404) edited by Etienne Paul and Yu Liu. Hoboken, NJ, United States: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9781118309643.ch12
2012
Journal Article
Microbial community analysis during continuous fermentation of thermally hydrolysed waste activated sludge
Cirne, D. G., Bond, P., Pratt, S., Lant, P. and Batstone, D. J. (2012). Microbial community analysis during continuous fermentation of thermally hydrolysed waste activated sludge. Water Science and Technology, 65 (1), 7-14. doi: 10.2166/wst.2011.705
2012
Conference Publication
Recuperative thickening: impact of dewatering on anaerobic activity
Batstone, D. J., Jensen, P. D. and Lu, Y. (2012). Recuperative thickening: impact of dewatering on anaerobic activity. AWA Biosolids and Source Management National Conference, Gold Coast, Qld., Australia, 18-20 June 2012. St Leonards, NSW, Australia: Australian Water Association.
2012
Journal Article
Uncertainty analysis of WWTP control strategies made feasible
Benedetti, Lorenzo, Batstone, Damien J., De Baets, Bernard, Nopens, Ingmar and Vanrolleghem, Peter A. (2012). Uncertainty analysis of WWTP control strategies made feasible. Water Quality Research Journal of Canada, 47 (1), 14-29. doi: 10.2166/wqrjc.2012.038
2012
Conference Publication
Effect of temperature increase from 55°C to 70°C on anaerobic digestion: methanogenic activity and microbial community
Ge, Huoqing, Batstone, Damien and Jensen, Paul (2012). Effect of temperature increase from 55°C to 70°C on anaerobic digestion: methanogenic activity and microbial community. AWA Biosolids and Source Management National Conference, Gold Coast, Qld., Australia, 18-20 June 2012. St Leonards, NSW, Australia: Australian Water Association.
2012
Conference Publication
Anaerobic model for high-loaded or high-temperature digestion - additional pathway of acetate oxidation
Wett, B., Takacs, L., Batstone, D., Wilson, C. and Murthy, S. (2012). Anaerobic model for high-loaded or high-temperature digestion - additional pathway of acetate oxidation. 3rd Wastewater Treatment Modelling Seminar (WWTmod2012), Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec, Canada, 26-28 February 2012. London, United Kingdom: International Water Association.
2012
Conference Publication
Resources recovery from Australian biosolids: technology options
Mehta, Chirag M., Tait, Stephan and Batstone, Damien J. (2012). Resources recovery from Australian biosolids: technology options. AWA Biosolids and Source Management National Conference, Gold Coast, Qld., Australia, 18 - 20 June 2012. St Leonards, NSW, Australia: Australian Water Association.
2012
Conference Publication
A unified approach to modelling wastewater chemistry: model corrections
Tait, Stephan, Solon, Kimberly, Volcke, Eveline I. P. and Batstone, Damien J. (2012). A unified approach to modelling wastewater chemistry: model corrections. 3rd Wastewater Treatment Modelling Seminar (WWTmod2012), Mont-Sainte-Anne, Quebec, Canada, 26-28 February 2012. London, United Kingdom: International Water Association.
2012
Conference Publication
Comparative methanogenic activity of thermophilic anaerobic digestion of waste activated sludge on formate and acetate
Ho, D., Jensen, P. D. and Batstone, D. J. (2012). Comparative methanogenic activity of thermophilic anaerobic digestion of waste activated sludge on formate and acetate. 9th IWA Leading-Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies, Brisbane, Australia, 3-7 June 2012. London, United Kingdom: International Water Association.
2012
Conference Publication
Pilot study on ultrasonic pre-treatment of waste activated sludge anaerobic digestion for improved energy recovery
Andriany, S., Simpson, G., Batstone, D. J. and Jensen, P. D. (2012). Pilot study on ultrasonic pre-treatment of waste activated sludge anaerobic digestion for improved energy recovery. AWA Biosolids and Source Management National Conference, Gold Coast, Qld., Australia, 18-20 June 2012. St Leonards, NSW, Australia: Australian Water Association.
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Biopolymer production from syngas and carbon dioxide/hydrogen by purple phototrophic bacteria
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bronwyn Laycock, Professor Steven Pratt
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Doctor Philosophy
Recovery of high-value coloured organic compounds from wastewater
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andrew Ward
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Doctor Philosophy
'The impact of Biosolids Char in Anaerobic Digestion'
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait
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Doctor Philosophy
Fundamental understanding of a new microbial process of anaerobic ammonium oxidation coupled to Fe(III) reduction
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating the impact and composition of non-degradable organics in sewage sludge and biosolids
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait
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Doctor Philosophy
Machine Learning Predictive Maintenance for Sustainable Urban Drainage
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Metabolic Modelling of Fermentative and Conventional Polyphosphate Accumulating Organisms in Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen
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Doctor Philosophy
Metabolic Modelling of Fermentative and Conventional Polyphosphate Accumulating Organisms in Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen
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Master Philosophy
Additives for low cost emissions reduction in piggeries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait
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Doctor Philosophy
CO2 Mineralization with Metals Extraction : A Pathway to CO2 Sequestration Commercialization
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor James Vaughan, Associate Professor Karen Steel
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Doctor Philosophy
Metabolic Modelling of Fermentative and Conventional Polyphosphate Accumulating Organisms in Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen
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Doctor Philosophy
Monitoring and Modelling sewer groundwater interactions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jiuling Li, Dr Chenming Zhang
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Doctor Philosophy
Integrated model-based assessment of the impact of sidestream biological phosphorus removal processes on resource recovery in wastewater treatment systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen
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Doctor Philosophy
BIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS & SOLIDS BEHAVIOUR IN ANAEROBIC LAGOONS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait, Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating and reducing the carbon footprint of biosolids treatment from urban wastewater system
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Liu Ye
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Doctor Philosophy
Reducing sewer corrosion through humidity control
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Zhiguo Yuan, Dr Jiuling Li
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Resource Recovery using Mixed Purple Phototrophic Bacteria for Carotenoid Production
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Computational fluid dynamics modelling of solids behaviour in anaerobic lagoons
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen, Dr Shakil Ahmmed
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2021
Doctor Philosophy
Gas phase production of mixed culture phototrophic bacteria
Principal Advisor
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Distributed parameter modelling of phototrophic bioreactor systems
Principal Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Mathematical modelling of electron transfer modes in electroactive microorganisms
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bernardino Virdis
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Metabolic Mechanisms and Regulation of Mixed Culture Fermentation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bernardino Virdis
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Regulation of Mixed Culture Fermentation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Steven Pratt
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Membrane fouling in industrial anaerobic membrane bioreactors
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Nutrient recovery from domestic wastewater with purple phototrophic bacteria
Principal Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Modelling of mechanical and electrochemical interspecies interactions in microbial communities
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Bernardino Virdis
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
A high-rate high temperature anaerobic digestion system for sludge treatment
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Interspecies electron transfer in environmental and engineered syntrophic systems
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Mark Turner, Dr Bernardino Virdis
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Microbial Ecology of Fermentative Microbes in Anaerobic Granules
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Phil Hugenholtz, Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Low Cost Applications of Anaerobic Digestion to Livestock Wastes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Electrochemical Treatment of Reverse Osmosis Concentrates Generated in Water Recycling
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Characterization of Temperature Phased Anaerobic Digestion for Organic Solids Stabilization
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Metabolic Modelling of Fermentative and Conventional Polyphosphate Accumulating Organisms in Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Production of purple phototrophic bacteria using biofilm technologies: Granular biofilm growth of PPB and its role in simultaneous wastewater remediation and resource recovery
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Anaerobic co-digestion: micro to full-scale
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait, Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Anaerobic Co-digestion: Design of substrate mixtures and the impacts on process performance
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait, Associate Professor Paul Jensen
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Anaerobic treatment of solid manure residues
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Paul Jensen, Dr Stephan Tait
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2017
Master Philosophy
Practical options for cleaning biogas prior to on-farm use at piggeries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Dynamic Modelling of Minerals Precipitation in Wastewater Treatment
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Microbial community structure, dynamics and function analysis during thermophilic and mesophilic pre-treatment of anaerobic digestion
Associate Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Laboratory-scale investigation of the decentralised anaerobic co-digestion of blackwater and food waste for a tourism facility
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor William Clarke
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