
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
- Professor Damien Batstone is:
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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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2011
Journal Article
Biomethanation and its potential
Angelidaki, Irini, Karakashev, Dimitar, Batstone, Damien J., Plugge, Caroline M. and Stams, Alfons J. M. (2011). Biomethanation and its potential. Methods in Enzymology, 494 (Chapter 16), 327-351. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-385112-3.00016-0
2011
Journal Article
Assessing the role of biochemical methane potential tests in determining anaerobic degradability rate and extent
Jensen, P. D., Ge, H. and Batstone, D. J. (2011). Assessing the role of biochemical methane potential tests in determining anaerobic degradability rate and extent. Water Science and Technology, 64 (4), 880-886. doi: 10.2166/wst.2011.662
2011
Conference Publication
Electrochemical treatment of problematic reverse osmosis membrane concentrates
Bagastyo, Arseto Y., Radjenovic, Jelena, Kristiana, Ina, Mu, Yang, Batstone, Damien J., Joll, Cynthia and Rabaey, Korneel (2011). Electrochemical treatment of problematic reverse osmosis membrane concentrates. Urban Water Security Research Alliance, Science Forum and Stakeholder Engagement:: Building Linkages Collaboration and Science Quality, Brisbane, Australia, 14-15 September 2011.
2011
Journal Article
Impact of operating history on mixed culture fermentation microbial ecology and product mixture
Lu, Y., Slater, F. R., Mohd-Zaki, Z., Pratt, S. and Batstone, D. J. (2011). Impact of operating history on mixed culture fermentation microbial ecology and product mixture. Water Science and Technology, 64 (3), 760-765. doi: 10.2166/wst.2011.699
2011
Conference Publication
Pre-treatment of digestate to improve nutrient recovery via crystallisation
Mehta, C. M. and Batstone, D. J. (2011). Pre-treatment of digestate to improve nutrient recovery via crystallisation. Internation Symposium on Anaerobic Digestion of Solid Waste and Energy Crops, Vienna, Austria, August 28 - September 01, 2011.
2010
Journal Article
Development of membrane inlet mass spectrometry for examination of fermentation processes
Bastidas-Oyanedel, Juan-Rodrigo, Mohd-Zaki, Zuhaida, Pratt, Steven, Steyer, Jean-Philippe and Batstone, Damien J. (2010). Development of membrane inlet mass spectrometry for examination of fermentation processes. Talanta, 83 (2), 482-492. doi: 10.1016/j.talanta.2010.09.034
2010
Journal Article
State indicators for monitoring the anaerobic digestion process
Boe, Kanokwan, Batstone, Damien John, Steyer, Jean-Phillippe and Angelidaki, Irini (2010). State indicators for monitoring the anaerobic digestion process. Water Research, 44 (20), 5973-5980. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2010.07.043
2010
Journal Article
Pretreatment methods to improve sludge anaerobic degradability: A review
Carrère, H., Dumas, C., Battimelli, A., Batstone, D. J., Delgenès, J.P., Steyer, J.P. and Ferrer, I. (2010). Pretreatment methods to improve sludge anaerobic degradability: A review. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 183 (1-3), 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2010.06.129
2010
Conference Publication
Relative kinetics of anaerobic digestion under thermophilic and mesophilic conditions
Ge, Huoqing, Jensen, Paul D. and Batstone, Damien J. (2010). Relative kinetics of anaerobic digestion under thermophilic and mesophilic conditions. 12th World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion, Guadalajara, Mexico, 31 October - 4 November 2010. Guadalajara, Mexico: International Water Association.
2010
Conference Publication
Workshop 6 : Towards a generalised physicochemical framework
Batstone, Damien (2010). Workshop 6 : Towards a generalised physicochemical framework. WWTmod 2nd IWA/WEF Wastewater treatment modelling seminar, Mont Sainte Anne, Quebec, Canada, 28-30 March 2010. Quebec, Canada: ModelEAU, Quebec, Canada.
2010
Journal Article
Pre-treatment mechanisms during thermophilic-mesophilic temperature phased anaerobic digestion of primary sludge
Huoqing, Ge, Jensen, Paul D. and Batstone, Damien J. (2010). Pre-treatment mechanisms during thermophilic-mesophilic temperature phased anaerobic digestion of primary sludge. Water Research, 44 (1), 123-130. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2009.09.005
2010
Conference Publication
Influence of electrode materials on the electrochemical oxidation of reverse osmosis concentrates
Bagastyo, Arseto Y., Radjenovic, Jelena, Mu, Yang, Rozendal, Rene A., Batstone, Damien J. and Rabaey, Korneel (2010). Influence of electrode materials on the electrochemical oxidation of reverse osmosis concentrates. Urban Water Security Research Alliance Science Forum, Brisbane Australia, 28-29 September 2010.
2010
Conference Publication
Assessing the role of biochemical methane potential tests in determining anaerobic degradability rate and extent
Jensen, Paul, Ge, Huoqing and Batstone, Damien J. (2010). Assessing the role of biochemical methane potential tests in determining anaerobic degradability rate and extent. AD12: 12th World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion. Water and Energy for the World, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 31 October - 4 November 2010. London, United Kingdom: International Water Association (IWA).
2010
Journal Article
Model assisted startup of anaerobic digesters fed with thermally hydrolysed activated sludge
Batstone, D. J., Balthes, C. and Barr, K. (2010). Model assisted startup of anaerobic digesters fed with thermally hydrolysed activated sludge. Water Science and Technology, 62 (7), 1661-1666. doi: 10.2166/wst.2010.487
2010
Conference Publication
Microbial community analysis during continuous fermentation of thermally hydrolysed waste activated sludge
Cirne, Dores G., Bond, Philip, Pratt, Steven, Lant, Paul and Batstone, Damien J. (2010). Microbial community analysis during continuous fermentation of thermally hydrolysed waste activated sludge. AD12: 12th World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion. Water and Energy for the World, Guadalajara, Mexico, 31 October - 4 November 2010. London, United Kingdom: International Water Association (IWA).
2010
Conference Publication
Anaerobic digestion of complex organic waste: perspectives and opportunities
Batstone, D. J. (2010). Anaerobic digestion of complex organic waste: perspectives and opportunities. ECOfarm 2010: International Workshop on Anaerobic Digestion of Slaughterhouse Waste, Barcelona, Spain, 9-11 June 2010. Barcelona, Spain: Service Point.
2010
Conference Publication
Towards a generalized physicochemical framework: WWTmod workshop position paper
Batstone, Damien J., Amerlinck, Youri, Ekama, George, Goel, Rajeev, Grau, Paloma, Johnson, Bruce, Kaya, Ishin, Steyer, Jean-Philippe, Takács, Imre, Vanrolleghem, Peter A. and Volcke, Eveline (2010). Towards a generalized physicochemical framework: WWTmod workshop position paper. WEFTEC 2010: 83rd Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, New Orleans, LA, U.S.A., 2-6 October 2010. Alexandria, VA, U.S.A.: Water Environment Federation.
2010
Journal Article
Approaching anaerobic digestion with a view to resource recovery
Batstone, Damien (2010). Approaching anaerobic digestion with a view to resource recovery. International Water Association Yearbook, 43-45.
2010
Conference Publication
Impact of operating history on mixed culture fermentation microbial ecology and product mixture
Lu, Yang, Slater, F. R., Mohd-Zaki, Z., Pratt, S. and Batstone, D. J. (2010). Impact of operating history on mixed culture fermentation microbial ecology and product mixture. AD12: 12th World Congress on Anaerobic Digestion. Water and Energy for the World, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, 31 October - 4 November 2010. London, United Kingdom: International Water Association (IWA).
2010
Conference Publication
Comparison of methods to assess biosolids anaerobic degradation rate and extent
Batstone, Damien J., Jensen, Paul and Ge, Huoqing (2010). Comparison of methods to assess biosolids anaerobic degradation rate and extent. Biosolids Speciality Conference V, Sydney, Australia, 2-4 June 2010. Guadalajara, Mexico: Australian Water Association.
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
Recovery of high-value coloured organic compounds from wastewater
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andrew Ward
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Doctor Philosophy
Fundamental understanding of a new microbial process of anaerobic ammonium oxidation coupled to Fe(III) reduction
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Zhetai Hu
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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
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
The Understanding of Condensation-induced Concrete Corrsoion in the Sewer Crown Region
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Zhiguo Yuan, Dr Jiuling Li
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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
Monitoring and Modelling sewer groundwater interactions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jiuling Li, Dr Chenming Zhang
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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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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
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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