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.
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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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2019
Journal Article
Self-sustained nitrite accumulation at low pH greatly enhances volatile solids destruction and nitrogen removal in aerobic sludge digestion
Duan, Haoran, Ye, Liu, Lu, Xuanyu, Batstone, Damien J. and Yuan, Zhiguo (2019). Self-sustained nitrite accumulation at low pH greatly enhances volatile solids destruction and nitrogen removal in aerobic sludge digestion. Environmental Science & Technology, 53 (3) acs.est.8b04498, 1225-1234. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.8b04498
2019
Conference Publication
Comparison of high-rate aerobic and anaerobic technologies for achieving energy neutrality
Miller, Mark W., Jimenez, Jose and Batstone, Damien (2019). Comparison of high-rate aerobic and anaerobic technologies for achieving energy neutrality. 91st Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, WEFTEC 2018, New Orleans, LA, United States, 29 September - 3 October 2018. Red Hook, NY, United States: Water Environment Federation.
2019
Conference Publication
WE&RF project ENER5R12: mainstream anaerobic treatment process using the UASB process
Jimenez, Jose A. and Batstone, Damien (2019). WE&RF project ENER5R12: mainstream anaerobic treatment process using the UASB process. 91st Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, WEFTEC 2018, New Orleans, LA, United States, 29 September - 3 October 2018. Red Hook, NY, United States: Water Environment Federation.
2019
Conference Publication
Application of respirometric techniques to determine cod fractionation and biokinetic parameters of sieved wastewater
Gupta, Medhavi, Giaccherini, Francesca, Sridhar, Ganesh Ram Dutt, Batstone, Damien, Santoro, Domenico and Nakhla, George (2019). Application of respirometric techniques to determine cod fractionation and biokinetic parameters of sieved wastewater. 91st Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, WEFTEC 2018, New Orleans, LA, United States, 29 September - 3 October 2018. Red Hook, NY, United States: Water Environment Federation.
2019
Conference Publication
Nutrient removal from municipal wastewater by purple phototrophic bacteria (PPB) at different temperatures
Dalaei, Peyman, Ho, Dang, Nakhla, George, Santoro, Domenico, Batstone, Damien and Hulsen, Tim (2019). Nutrient removal from municipal wastewater by purple phototrophic bacteria (PPB) at different temperatures. Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference, Chicago, IL United States, 23-25 September 2019. Virginia, United States: Water Environment Federation.
2018
Journal Article
Sorbents can tailor nitrogen release from organic wastes to match the uptake capacity of crops
Chin, A., Schmidt, S., Buckley, S., Pirie, R., Redding, M., Laycock, B., Luckman, P., Batstone, D. J., Robinson, N. and Brackin, R. (2018). Sorbents can tailor nitrogen release from organic wastes to match the uptake capacity of crops. Science of the Total Environment, 645, 1474-1483. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.07.135
2018
Journal Article
A review on anaerobic membrane bioreactors (AnMBRs) focused on modelling and control aspects
Robles, Ángel, Ruano, Maria Victoria, Charfi, Amine, Lesage, Geoffroy, Heran, Marc, Harmand, Jérôme, Seco, Aurora, Steyer, Jean-Philippe, Batstone, Damien J., Kim, Jeonghwan and Ferrer, José (2018). A review on anaerobic membrane bioreactors (AnMBRs) focused on modelling and control aspects. Bioresource Technology, 270, 612-626. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2018.09.049
2018
Journal Article
Model-based analysis and optimization of a full-scale industrial high-rate anaerobic bioreactor
Feldman, Hannah, Flores-Alsina, Xavier, Kjellberg, Kasper, Jeppsson, Ulf, Batstone, Damien J. and Gernaey, Krist V. (2018). Model-based analysis and optimization of a full-scale industrial high-rate anaerobic bioreactor. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 115 (11), 2726-2739. doi: 10.1002/bit.26807
2018
Journal Article
White and infrared light continuous photobioreactors for resource recovery from poultry processing wastewater – a comparison
Hülsen, Tim, Hsieh, Kent, Tait, Stephan, Barry, Edward M., Puyol, Daniel and Batstone, Damien J. (2018). White and infrared light continuous photobioreactors for resource recovery from poultry processing wastewater – a comparison. Water Research, 144, 665-676. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2018.07.040
2018
Conference Publication
A novel operational strategy of aerobic sludge digester improving VS destruction and nitrogen removal
Duan, Haoran, Ye, Liu, Lu, Xuanyu, Batstone, Damien and Yuan, Zhiguo (2018). A novel operational strategy of aerobic sludge digester improving VS destruction and nitrogen removal. IWA Nutrient Removal and Recovery Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 18-21 November 2018. IWA.
2018
Journal Article
Characterising and modelling free ammonia and ammonium inhibition in anaerobic systems
Astals, S., Peces, M., Batstone, D. J., Jensen, P. D. and Tait, S. (2018). Characterising and modelling free ammonia and ammonium inhibition in anaerobic systems. Water Research, 143, 127-135. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2018.06.021
2018
Journal Article
Humic acid inhibition of hydrolysis and methanogenesis with different anaerobic inocula
Yap, S. D., Astals, S., Lu, Y., Peces, M., Jensen, P. D., Batstone, D. J. and Tait, S. (2018). Humic acid inhibition of hydrolysis and methanogenesis with different anaerobic inocula. Waste Management, 80, 130-136. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2018.09.001
2018
Journal Article
Relationship between microbial community, operational factors and ammonia inhibition resilience in anaerobic digesters at low and moderate ammonia background concentrations
Lu, Y., Liaquat, R., Astals, S., Jensen, P. D., Batstone, D. J. and Tait, S. (2018). Relationship between microbial community, operational factors and ammonia inhibition resilience in anaerobic digesters at low and moderate ammonia background concentrations. New Biotechnology, 44, 23-30. doi: 10.1016/j.nbt.2018.02.013
2018
Journal Article
Anaerobic co-digestion of sludge and organic food waste-performance, inhibition, and impact on the microbial community
Keucken, Alexander, Habagil, Moshe, Batstone, Damien, Jeppsson, Ulf and Arnell, Magnus (2018). Anaerobic co-digestion of sludge and organic food waste-performance, inhibition, and impact on the microbial community. Energies, 11 (9) 2325, 2325. doi: 10.3390/en11092325
2018
Journal Article
Enhancing soluble phosphate concentration in sludge liquor by pressurised anaerobic digestion
Latif, Muhammad A., Mehta, Chirag M. and Batstone, Damien J. (2018). Enhancing soluble phosphate concentration in sludge liquor by pressurised anaerobic digestion. Water Research, 145, 660-666. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2018.08.069
2018
Journal Article
Venturi-type injection system as a potential H2 mass transfer technology for full-scale in situ biomethanation
Jensen, Mads Bjørnkjær, Kofoed, Michael Vedel Wegener, Fischer, Keelan, Voigt, Niels Vinther, Agneessens, Laura Mia, Batstone, Damien John and Ottosen, Lars Ditlev Mørck (2018). Venturi-type injection system as a potential H2 mass transfer technology for full-scale in situ biomethanation. Applied Energy, 222, 840-846. doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.04.034
2018
Journal Article
On-farm trials of practical options for hydrogen sulphide removal from piggery biogas
Skerman, A. G., Heubeck, S., Batstone, D. J. and Tait, S. (2018). On-farm trials of practical options for hydrogen sulphide removal from piggery biogas. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 117, 675-683. doi: 10.1016/j.psep.2018.06.014
2018
Journal Article
The value of wastewater derived struvite as a source of phosphorus fertilizer
Mehta, Chirag M., Hunter, Malcolm N., Leong, Gaius and Batstone, Damien J. (2018). The value of wastewater derived struvite as a source of phosphorus fertilizer. Clean - Soil, Air, Water, 46 (7) 1700027, 1700027. doi: 10.1002/clen.201700027
2018
Journal Article
Simultaneous treatment and single cell protein production from agri-industrial wastewaters using purple phototrophic bacteria or microalgae - a comparison
Hülsen, Tim, Hsieh, Kent, Lu, Yang, Tait, Stephan and Batstone, Damien J. (2018). Simultaneous treatment and single cell protein production from agri-industrial wastewaters using purple phototrophic bacteria or microalgae - a comparison. Bioresource Technology, 254, 214-223. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2018.01.032
2018
Journal Article
Free nitrous acid pre-treatment of waste activated sludge enhances volatile solids destruction and improves sludge dewaterability in continuous anaerobic digestion
Wei, Wei, Wang, Qilin, Zhang, Liguo, Laloo, Andrew, Duan, Haoran, Batstone, Damien J. and Yuan, Zhiguo (2018). Free nitrous acid pre-treatment of waste activated sludge enhances volatile solids destruction and improves sludge dewaterability in continuous anaerobic digestion. Water Research, 130, 13-19. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2017.11.050
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating the impact and composition of non-degradable organics in sewage sludge and biosolids
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Machine Learning Predictive Maintenance for Sustainable Urban Drainage
Principal Advisor
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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, Associate Professor Steven Pratt
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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
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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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
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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: Associate 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
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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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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