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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2005
Journal Article
Effects of process stability on anaerobic biodegradation of LAS in UASB reactors
Lobner, T, Torang, L, Batstone, DJ, Schmidt, JE and Angelidaki, I (2005). Effects of process stability on anaerobic biodegradation of LAS in UASB reactors. Biotechnology And Bioengineering, 89 (7), 759-765. doi: 10.1002/bit.20364
2005
Conference Publication
Assessing microbial potential for degradation of complex organic compounds
Batstone, D. J., Trably, E., Christensen, N., Patureau, D., Pakou, C., Lyberatos, G. and Schmidt, J. E. (2005). Assessing microbial potential for degradation of complex organic compounds. SETAC Europe 15th Annual Meeting, Lille, 22-26 May, 2005.
2005
Conference Publication
Bio-hydrogen production by anaerobic fermentation of waste
Lobner, T., Liu, Dawei, Cirauqui, B., Batstone, D. J. and Angelidaki, I. (2005). Bio-hydrogen production by anaerobic fermentation of waste. Anaerobic Digestion, 10th World Congress, Montreal, Quebec, 29 August - 2 September 2004. London, United Kingdom: IWA Pub..
2005
Journal Article
Online headspace chromatographic method for measuring VFA in biogas reactor
Boe, K, Batstone, DJ and Angelidaki, I (2005). Online headspace chromatographic method for measuring VFA in biogas reactor. Water Science and Technology, 52 (1-2), 473-478.
2005
Conference Publication
Optimization of anaerobic degradation of xenobiotic compounds in CSTR reactors treating sewage sludge
Christensen, N., Batstone, D. J. and Schmidt, J. E. (2005). Optimization of anaerobic degradation of xenobiotic compounds in CSTR reactors treating sewage sludge. 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
Conference Publication
Multidimensional modelling of anaerobic granules
Picioreanu, C., Batstone, D. J. and van Loosdrecht, M. C. M. (2005). Multidimensional modelling of anaerobic granules. Anaerobic Digestion, 10th World Congress, Montreal, Quebec, 29 August - 2 September, 2004. London, U.K.: IWA Pub..
2005
Conference Publication
Development of new ecotoxicity tests adapted to organic wastew to be recycled in agriculture
Metzger, L., Ameall, N., Schmidt, J. E., Christensen, N., Angelidaki, I., Batstone, D. J., Trably, E., Lyberatos, G., Stamatelatou, K., Dohanyos, M., Watson, J., Garcia, K., Ayuso, S. and Patureau, D. (2005). Development of new ecotoxicity tests adapted to organic wastew to be recycled in agriculture. 1st BOKU waste conference "Waste management in the focus of controversial interests", Vienna, Austria, 4-6 April, 2005.
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. SETAC Europe 15th Annual Meeting, Lille, France, 22-26 may, 2005.
2004
Conference Publication
Monitoring of anaerobic microbial community degrading xenobiotics by SSCP
Trably, E., Batstone, D. J., Christensen, N., Patureau, D. and Schmidt, J. E. (2004). Monitoring of anaerobic microbial community degrading xenobiotics by SSCP. The 9th European Biosolids and Biowastes Conference Workshop and Exhibition, Wakefield, West Yourkshire, 14-17 November, 2004.
2004
Conference Publication
Anaerobic Degradation of Phthalic Acid Esters in Sewage Sludge
Christensen, N., Wang, C., Batstone, D. J., Angelidaki, I. and Schmidt, J. E. (2004). Anaerobic Degradation of Phthalic Acid Esters in Sewage Sludge. The 10th World Congress - Anaerobic Digestion 2004, Montreal Canada, 29th August - 2 September 2004.
2004
Conference Publication
Efficient modelling necessitates standards for model documentation and exchange
Gernaey, K. V., Rosen, C., Batstone, D. J. and Alex, J. (2004). Efficient modelling necessitates standards for model documentation and exchange. Watermatex, 2004, Beijing, China, 3-5 November, 2004.
2004
Conference Publication
Improved nitrogen removal in upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactors by incorporation of Anammox bacteria into the granular sludge
Schmidt, J. E., Batstone, D. J. and Angelidaki, I. (2004). Improved nitrogen removal in upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactors by incorporation of Anammox bacteria into the granular sludge. 5th International Conference on Biofilm Systems, Cape Town, South Africa, 14-18 September, 2003. London , U. K.: IWA Publishing. doi: 10.2166/wst.2004.0807
2004
Conference Publication
Bioprocessing of sewage sludge for safe recycling on agricultural land?
Schmidt, J. E., Batstone, D. J. and Christensen, N. (2004). Bioprocessing of sewage sludge for safe recycling on agricultural land?. New frontiers in wastewater management: what research is needed? the COST 624 Final meeting, Aix-en-Provence / Marseille, France, 23-26 May, 2004.
2004
Journal Article
The influence of substrate kinetics on the microbial community structure in granular anaerobic biomass
Batstone, DJ, Keller, J and Blackall, LL (2004). The influence of substrate kinetics on the microbial community structure in granular anaerobic biomass. Water Research, 38 (6), 1390-1404. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2003.12.003
2004
Conference Publication
Instrumentation and control in anaerobic digestion
Batstone, Damien J., Gernaey, Krist V. and Steyer, Jean-Philippe (2004). Instrumentation and control in anaerobic digestion. 2nd IWA Leading-Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Treatmen, Prague, 1 - 4 June 2004. IWA Publishing.
2004
Conference Publication
Sewage sludge for safe recycling on agricultural land - biowaste
Schmidt, J. E., Christensen, N., Angelidaki, I., Batstone, D. J., Trably, E., Lyberatos, G., Stamatelatou, K., Kornaros, M., Metzger, L., Ameall, N., Watson, J., Garcia, K., Ayuso, S. and Patureau, D. (2004). Sewage sludge for safe recycling on agricultural land - biowaste. 9th European Biosolids Conference and Biowastes Conference, Wakefield, West Yourkshire, 14-17 November, 2004. Wakefield, U.K.: Aqua Enviro Technology Transfer.
2004
Conference Publication
Use of an anaerobic sequencing batch reactor for parameter estimation in modeling of anaerobic digestion
Batstone, D. J., Torrijos, M. J., Ruiz, C. and Schmidt, J. E. (2004). Use of an anaerobic sequencing batch reactor for parameter estimation in modeling of anaerobic digestion. IWA International Specialised Conference on Sequencing Batch Reactor Technology, Noosa, Queensland, Australia, 22-26 February, 2004. London: IWA Publishing/Portland Press.
2004
Conference Publication
Removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from sewage sludge by anaerobic degradation
Christensen, N., Batstone, D. J., He, Z., Angelidaki, I. and Schmidt, J. E. (2004). Removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from sewage sludge by anaerobic degradation. Sludge: Forging New Frontiers, Singapore, 2-3 March, 2004. London: IWA Publishing.
2003
Journal Article
Biowaste - a new European project. Bioprocessing of sewage sludge for safe recycling on agricultural land
Schmidt, J. E., Angelidaki, I., Christensen, N., Batstone, D. J., Lyberatos, G., Stamatelatou, K., Lichtfouse, E., Elbisser, B., Rogers, K., Sappin-Didier, V., Denaix, L., Metzger, L., Borghi, V. and Montcada, E. (2003). Biowaste - a new European project. Bioprocessing of sewage sludge for safe recycling on agricultural land. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 1 (2), 3-4. doi: 10.1007/s10311-003-0042-7
2003
Journal Article
Kinetics of thermophilic, anaerobic oxidation of straight and branched chain butyrate and valerate
Batstone, D. J., Pind, P. F. and Angelidaki, I. (2003). Kinetics of thermophilic, anaerobic oxidation of straight and branched chain butyrate and valerate. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 84 (2), 195-204. doi: 10.1002/bit.10753
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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
Sensor networks for sewer monitoring and management
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
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
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
Simulation and real time control of sewer networks
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait
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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
Emissions Reduction from Piggery Wastewater Systems using Chemical Additives
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
From Nickel Tailings to Carbonates: Utilising AEM Electrolysers for Simultaneous H2SO4 Recycling and CO2 Sequestration
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor James Vaughan, Associate Professor Karen Steel
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
Monitoring and Modelling sewer groundwater interactions
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chenming Zhang
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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
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
Nutrient recovery from domestic wastewater with purple phototrophic bacteria
Principal Advisor
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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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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
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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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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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
BIOLOGICAL DYNAMICS & SOLIDS BEHAVIOUR IN ANAEROBIC LAGOONS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Stephan Tait, 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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