
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:
- Available for supervision
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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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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
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
Safe Recycling of Sewage Sludge on Agricultural Land—Biowaste
Schmidt, J. E., Christensen, N., Batstone, D. J., Trably, E., Lyberatos, G., Stamatelatou, K., Kornaros, M., Metzger, L., Amellal, N., Watson, J., Garcia, K., Ayuso, S. and Patureau, D. (2006). Safe Recycling of Sewage Sludge on Agricultural Land—Biowaste. 1st International Conference on Engineering for Waste Treatment (WastEng2005), Albi, France, 17-19 May, 2005. Rugby, England: Institute of Chemical Engineers. doi: 10.1205/psep.05168
2006
Journal Article
Lessons learnt from 15 years of ICA in anaerobic digesters
Steyer, J. P., Bernard, O., Batstone, D. J. and Angelidaki, I. (2006). Lessons learnt from 15 years of ICA in anaerobic digesters. Water Science And Technology, 53 (4-5), 25-33. doi: 10.2166/wst.2006.107
2006
Journal Article
Simulation of DEHP biodegradation and sorption during the anaerobic digestion of secondary sludge
Fountoulakis, M. S., Stamatelatou, K., Batstone, D. J. and Lyberatos, G. (2006). Simulation of DEHP biodegradation and sorption during the anaerobic digestion of secondary sludge. Water Science and Technology, 54 (4), 119-128. doi: 10.2166/wst.2006.533
2006
Conference Publication
Impact of reactive settler models on simulated WWTP performance
Gernaey, K. V., Jeppsson, U., Batstone, D. J. and Ingildsen, P. (2006). Impact of reactive settler models on simulated WWTP performance. 6th IWA International Symposium on Systems Analysis and Integrated Assessment, Beijing, China, 3-5 November 2004. London, United Kingdom: IWA Publishing. doi: 10.2166/wst.2006.018
2006
Edited Outputs
Water Science and Technology. Anaerobic Digestion Model No 1 - Developments and Applications: Selected papers from the 1st International Workshop on the IWA Anaerobic Digestion Model No 1 (ADM1), held in Lyngby, Copenhagen, Denmark, 4-6 September 2005
Water Science and Technology. Anaerobic Digestion Model No 1 - Developments and Applications: Selected papers from the 1st International Workshop on the IWA Anaerobic Digestion Model No 1 (ADM1), held in Lyngby, Copenhagen, Denmark, 4-6 September 2005. (2006). 54 (4)
2006
Journal Article
Acetate oxidation is the dominant methanogenic pathway from acetate in the absence of Methanosaetaceae
Karakashev, D, Batstone, DJ, Trably, E and Angelidaki, I (2006). Acetate oxidation is the dominant methanogenic pathway from acetate in the absence of Methanosaetaceae. Applied And Environmental Microbiology, 72 (7), 5138-5141. doi: 10.1128/AEM.00489-06
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
2006
Journal Article
Methanosarcina spp. drive vinyl chloride dechlorination via interspecies hydrogen transfer
Heimann, AC, Batstone, DJ and Jakobsen, R (2006). Methanosarcina spp. drive vinyl chloride dechlorination via interspecies hydrogen transfer. Applied And Environmental Microbiology, 72 (4), 2942-2949. doi: 10.1128/AEM.72.4.2942-2949.2006
2005
Conference Publication
Characterization of anaerobic microbial community degrading DiButyl-Phtalate
Trably, E., Batstone, D. J., Christensen, N., Patureau, D., Godon, J. J. and Schmidt, J. E. (2005). Characterization of anaerobic microbial community degrading DiButyl-Phtalate. The first international conference on environmental science and technology, Fairmont Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 23-26 January, 2005. American Academy of Sciences.
2005
Journal Article
Hydraulics of laboratory and full-scale upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactors
Batstone, DJ, Hernandez, JLA and Schmidt, JE (2005). Hydraulics of laboratory and full-scale upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactors. Biotechnology And Bioengineering, 91 (3), 387-391. doi: 10.1002/bit.20483
2005
Conference Publication
Modelling of anaerobic digestion of sludge contaminated with Xenobiotic compounds
Fountoulakis, M., Stamatelatou, K., Batstone, D. J. and Lyberatos, G. (2005). Modelling of anaerobic digestion of sludge contaminated with Xenobiotic compounds. WasteEng, 2005 Conference, Albi, France, 17-29 May, 2005.
2005
Conference Publication
Lessons learnt from 15 years of ICA in anaerobic digestion processes
Steyer, J. P., Bernard, O. and Batstone, D. (2005). Lessons learnt from 15 years of ICA in anaerobic digestion processes. ICA 2005, Busan, Korea, May 29 - June 2 2005.
2005
Conference Publication
Online headspace chromatographic method for meassuring VFA in biogas reactor
Boe, K., Batstone, D. J. and Angelidaki, I . (2005). Online headspace chromatographic method for meassuring VFA in biogas reactor. Anaerobic Digestion, 10th World Congress, Montreal, Quebec, 29 August - 2 September, 2004. London, U.K: IWA Pub..
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Supervision
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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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