
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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2008
Journal Article
Microbial dynamics in anaerobic enrichment cultures degrading di-n-butylpthalic acid ester
Trably, E., Batstone, Damien J., Christensen, N., Patureau, D. and Schmidt, J. (2008). Microbial dynamics in anaerobic enrichment cultures degrading di-n-butylpthalic acid ester. FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 66 (2), 472-483. doi: 10.1111/j.1574-6941.2008.00570.x
2008
Journal Article
Decreasing activated sludge thermal hydrolysis temperature reduces product colour, without decreasing degradability
Jason Dwyer, Starrenberg, Daniel, Stephan Tait, Barr, Keith, Batstone, Damien J. and Lant, Paul A. (2008). Decreasing activated sludge thermal hydrolysis temperature reduces product colour, without decreasing degradability. Water Research, 42 (18), 4699-4709. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2008.08.019
2008
Conference Publication
Global sensitivity analysis of the Benchmark Stimulation Model no. 2
Benedetti, L., Batstone, Damien J., DeBaets, B., Nopens, B. and Vanrollghem, P. (2008). Global sensitivity analysis of the Benchmark Stimulation Model no. 2. iEMSs Fourth Biennial Meeting: International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software, Barcelona, Spain, 7-10 July, 2008. Barcelona Spain: International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software.
2008
Conference Publication
A mechanism for bioelectrochemical systems
Rodriguez, J., Batstone, Damien J., Yuan, Zhiguo and Korneel Rabaey (2008). A mechanism for bioelectrochemical systems. 1stIWA/WEF Wastewater Treatment Modelling Seminar, Quebec City Canada, 1-3 June, 2008. Quebec: IWA.
2008
Conference Publication
Methane Production from Anaerobic Digestion of Deep Litter Piggery Bedding
Stephan Tait, Tamis, J., Keller, Jurg and Batstone, Damien J. (2008). Methane Production from Anaerobic Digestion of Deep Litter Piggery Bedding. Second International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste, Venice, Italy, 17-20 November, 2008. Venice: Environmental Sanitary Engineering Centre (CISA).
2008
Conference Publication
Global sensitivity analysis of biochemical, design and operational parameters of the Benchmark Simulation Model no. 2
Benedetti, Lorenzo, Batstone, Damien J., De Baets, Bernard, Nopens, Ingmar and Vanrolleghem, Peter A. (2008). Global sensitivity analysis of biochemical, design and operational parameters of the Benchmark Simulation Model no. 2. 4th Biennial Meeting of International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software: Integrating Sciences and Information Technology for Environmental Assessment and Decision Making, iEMSs 2008, Barcelona, Catalonia, 7-10 July 2008. Barcelona, Catalonia: International Environmental Modelling and Software Society.
2008
Conference Publication
Anaerobic Digestion modelling-Current Practice and Areas for Development
Batstone, Damien J. (2008). Anaerobic Digestion modelling-Current Practice and Areas for Development. 1stIWA/WEF Wastewater Treatment Modelling Seminar, Quebec, 1-3 June, 2008. Quebec: IWA.
2007
Journal Article
Microbial ecology meets electrochemistry: electricity driven and driving communities
Rabaey, K., Rodriguez, J., Blackall, L. L., Keller, J., Batstone, D. J., Verstraete, W. and Nealson, K. (2007). Microbial ecology meets electrochemistry: electricity driven and driving communities. ISME Journal, 1 (1), 9-18. doi: 10.1038/ismej.2007.4
2007
Conference Publication
Model assisted startup of anaerobic digesters fed with thermally hydrolysed activated sludge
Batstone, D. J., Balthes, C. and Barr, K. (2007). Model assisted startup of anaerobic digesters fed with thermally hydrolysed activated sludge. AD11-11th International Conference on Anaerobic Digestion, Brisbane, 23-27 September, 2007. Brisbane: IWA-International Water Association.
2007
Journal Article
An innovative online VFA monitoring system for the anerobic process, based on headspace gas chromatography
Boe, K., Batstone, D. J. and Angelidaki, I. (2007). An innovative online VFA monitoring system for the anerobic process, based on headspace gas chromatography. Biotechnology And Bioengineering, 96 (4), 712-721. doi: 10.1002/bit.21131
2007
Conference Publication
Use of modelling to evaluate best control practice for winery-type wastewaters
Batstone, D. J. and Steyer, J. P. (2007). Use of modelling to evaluate best control practice for winery-type wastewaters. 4th International Specialized Conference on Sustainable Viticulture: Winery Wastes and Ecological Impact Management, Vina del Mar, Chile, 5-8 November, 2006. London: IWA Publishing/Portland Press. doi: 10.2166/wst.2007.483
2007
Conference Publication
The R & D challenges of water recycling - technical and environmental horizons
Foley, J., Batstone, D. J. and Keller, J. (2007). The R & D challenges of water recycling - technical and environmental horizons. Water Reuse and Recycling 2007, Sydney, 16-18 July, 2007. Sydney: University of New South Wales.
2007
Conference Publication
A comprehensive model to investigate microbial fuel cells
Rodriguez, J., Batstone, D. J., Yuan, Z. and Rabaey, K. (2007). A comprehensive model to investigate microbial fuel cells. AD11: 11th IWA Specialist Conference on Anaerobic Digestion - Bio-energy for our Future, Brisbane, 23-27 September, 2007. Brisbane: International Water Association.
2007
Conference Publication
Evaluation of the methanogenic activity on different substrates.
Tamis, J., Tait, S. A. and Batstone, D. J. (2007). Evaluation of the methanogenic activity on different substrates.. AD11-11th International Conference on Anaerobic Digestion, Brisbane, 23-27 September, 2007.
2007
Conference Publication
An integrated, decentralised waste management system utilising anaerobic codigestion
Rounsefell, B., Clarke, W.P. and Batstone, D.J. (2007). An integrated, decentralised waste management system utilising anaerobic codigestion. Sardinia 2007, Italy, 1-5 October 2007. Italy: Environmental Sanitary Engineering Centre.
2006
Journal Article
Preface
Batstone, Damien and Keller, Jurg (2006). Preface. Water Science and Technology, 54 (4)
2006
Journal Article
Multidimensional modelling to investigate interspecies hydrogen transfer in anaerobic biofilms
Batstone, D. J., Picioreanu, C. and van Loosdrecht, M. C. M. (2006). Multidimensional modelling to investigate interspecies hydrogen transfer in anaerobic biofilms. Water Research, 40 (16), 3099-3108. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2006.06.014
2006
Journal Article
Mathematical modelling of anaerobic reactors treating domestic wastewater: Rational criteria for model use
Batstone, Damien J. (2006). Mathematical modelling of anaerobic reactors treating domestic wastewater: Rational criteria for model use. Reviews in Environmental Science and Biotechnology, 5 (1), 57-71. doi: 10.1007/s11157-005-7191-z
2006
Conference Publication
A review of ADM1 extensions, applications, and analysis: 2002–2005
Batstone, D. J., Keller, J. and Steyer, J (2006). A review of ADM1 extensions, applications, and analysis: 2002–2005. The First International Workshop on the IWA Anaerobic Digestion Model, Copenhagen, Denmark, 4-6 September 2005. London, U. K.: IWA Publishing; Portland Press. doi: 10.2166/wst.2006.520
2006
Journal Article
Efficient modelling necessitates standards for model documentation and exchange
Gernaey, K.V., Rosen, C., Batstone, D.J. and Alex, J. (2006). Efficient modelling necessitates standards for model documentation and exchange. Water Science And Technology, 53 (1), 277-285. doi: 10.2166/wst.2006.030
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
Machine Learning Predictive Maintenance for Sustainable Urban Drainage
Principal Advisor
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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
Recovery of high-value coloured organic compounds from wastewater
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andrew Ward
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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
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
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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Master Philosophy
Additives for low cost emissions reduction in piggeries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait
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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
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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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Doctor Philosophy
Metabolic Modelling of Fermentative and Conventional Polyphosphate Accumulating Organisms in Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Adrian Oehmen
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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